King's Birthday Honours: Kevin Sinfield, Julia Donaldson and Malorie Blackman top list

Author: George SandemanPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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King's Birthday Honours: Kevin Sinfield, Julia Donaldson and Malorie Blackman top list

Rugby star Kevin Sinfield is knighted, while children's authors Julia Donaldson and Malorie Blackman are made dames in the King's Birthday Honours. Sinfield is recognised for raising over £11 million for motor neurone disease charities. Several Lionesses who won Euro 2025 are appointed MBEs, including Chloe Kelly. Aardman Animations founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton are also knighted, while actress Helen Mirren and photojournalist Don McCullin are made Companions of Honour.

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