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Actor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle

Al Jazeera Tuesday 02 June 2026, 23:14 UTC 1 min read
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Actor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle Actor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle British actor Idris Elba was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Tuesday in recognition of both his acting career and philanthropic work supporting young people. Elba is known for his roles in hit television series “The Wire” and “Luther”. Published On 2 Jun 2026

Actor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle Actor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle British actor Idris Elba was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Tuesday in recognition of both his acting career and philanthropic work supporting young people. Elba is known for his roles in hit television series “The Wire” and “Luther”. Published On 2 Jun 2026
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