Idris Elba was among those knighted by King Charles III in Windsor, England, this week.
An actor known for his TV series «The Wire» , «Luther» и film "The Harder the Fall"« , attended the ceremony on Tuesday (June 2) at Windsor Castle with his wife of seven years, Sabrina Elba. Several other public figures were knighted and damehoods were awarded during the event, including Dame Jayne Torvill and Sir Christopher Dean.
At the end of December, the Golden Globe winner was recognized by King Charles II in his New Year's Honours list for outstanding charitable work. Another British artist, Cynthia Erivo, was also recognized.
«"This year's awards recognise the very best of Britain – people who put the common good before their own interests, strengthen communities and transform lives," Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, according to The New York Times .
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In 2022, Elba founded the Elba Hope Foundation, which focuses on youth advocacy, community empowerment, and sustainable development. For the actor, who played in the film "The Beast"« , This organization became something of a culmination: at 18, he received a grant from The Prince's Trust (now The King's Trust) to study at the National Youth Music Theatre. At Elba's alma mater, Barking and Dagenham College, students can attend the Idris Elba Studio, the campus's leading media and production center.
In May, Elba and his wife, who is a goodwill ambassador for the International Fund for Agricultural Development, were featured on the cover of the publication Time 100 for their long-standing dedication to humanitarian work.
«"I feel like an outsider, and Elba Hope not only fights for the underdog, but she helps give a voice to those who are disadvantaged, those who are overlooked, those who are not heard," the actor told the publication.
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