British actor Idris Elba has been knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours list, earning the title “Sir Idris” for his work supporting young people and campaigning against knife crime through the Elba Hope Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife. Elba said he accepts the honour on behalf of the young people his charity serves and hopes it draws attention to the importance of sustained support for youth across the U.K. and beyond. source: gbnews #pubity #viral #uk #knight #interesting