Famous actor Idris Elba, as well as figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, have been awarded the title of knight and dame of the Order of the British Empire, as reported by BBC News.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, Olympic champions in figure skating, won gold in 1984 and are multiple winners at world and European championships. Their awards reflect both their sporting achievements and their contributions to public service.
As for Idris Elba, he is now known as Sir Idris. His popularity came from his roles as Nelson Mandela in the film "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" and detective John Luther in the series "Luther." However, he received the knighthood primarily for his charitable work: his Elba Hope Foundation supports children in difficult circumstances.
