British actor, musician, and activist of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian descent, Idris Elba, now ‘Sir Idris Elba’, has been officially knighted by King Charles III during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on ...

King Charles III has awarded renowned British-Sierra Leonean actor Idris Elba a knighthood as part of the 2026 New Year Honours List, one of the highest recognitions in the United Kingdom for ...