Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo Lead King Charles III's New Year's Honours List 2025

• Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo are among 1,150 recipients on King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours List 2025, recognizing contributions to public life.
• Idris Elba was knighted for his work with young people through the Elba Hope Foundation, focusing on issues like knife crime and education.
• Cynthia Erivo received an MBE for her significant contributions to music and drama.
• The list also includes Olympic ice dancers Jayne Torvill (damehood) and Christopher Dean (knighthood), and 102-year-old judo instructor John Hearn.
• D-Day veteran Mervyn Kersh, author Richard Osman, and marathon runner Paula Radcliffe were also honoured for their service.

Why It Matters: King Charles III's New Year's Honours List 2025 celebrates diverse contributors, including Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo.