Rugby star Sinfield and authors Donaldson and Blackman lead honours list

BBC News Friday 12 June 2026, 21:30 UTC 1 min read

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Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.

Sinfield (ORG) Donaldson (PERSON) Blackman (PERSON) Noughts & Crosses (ORG) Malorie Blackman (PERSON) Gruffalo (PERSON) Julia Donaldson (PERSON)

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