Sir Kevin Sinfield knighted in King’s Birthday Honours

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Kevin Sinfield was knighted in the King's Birthday Honours for his charity work supporting people affected by motor neurone disease. The former Leeds Rhinos captain, who led high-profile fundraising after teammate Rob Burrow's MND diagnosis, used the knighthood announcement to promise ongoing campaigning and support. Children's authors Julia Donaldson and Malorie Blackman were both made dames in the same honours list, highlighting the range of cultural and charitable services recognised. Sinfield's knighthood focuses national attention on MND fundraising and boosts support for research and families affected by the disease.

Adrian Littlejohn

@yorksfella59.bsky.social

I don't have a lot of time for 'honours'. To me, they're relics of feudalism and empire. *BUT* they mean a lot to some people. And if this means a lot to Kevin Sinfield, I'm bloody delighted for him! To do all that he has done, in memory of his friend, is magnificent! share.google/iqM8qhBawNro...

6945d ago

Geordie og2

They never get it totally right. Lou Macari deserves better than an MBE for his work with the homeless.

bjbrightwell.bsky.social2

They should publish a list of those who refuse them.

Stromness Museum

@stromnessmuseum.bsky.social

Congratulations to Peter Lord for his OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List! When Peter Lord isn’t making magic with fellow awardee David Sproxton at Aardman.com, he often likes to visit Orkney. 3 years ago he popped into Stromness Museum with Morph, who enjoyed having a blether with Buddo.

Morph plasticine model standing next to a 3D replica model of Buddo in front of a model ship, with more model ships visible in the background.

5045d ago

Ed Morrish

@edmorrish.com

“there are no role models for young men” - someone who’s never heard of sir kevin sinfield

3945d ago

BookTrust

@booktrust.org.uk

Huge congratulations to Dame @malorieblackman.bsky.social & Dame Julia Donaldson! 👏 We're delighted to see these two former Waterstones #ChildrensLaureates recognised in the King's Birthday Honours - it's so richly deserved. They have both done so much to help children discover the joy of reading!

A photo of Dame Malorie Blackman sitting at a table smiling in front of bookshelves and a photo of Dame Julia Donaldson smiling at an event

2145d ago

South West Silents

@swsilents.bsky.social

Congratulations to our good friends David Sproxton and Peter Lord, founders of the great Aardman Animations, who have been knighted in the King’s Honour List: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

1345d ago

Stef N

@stefjn.bsky.social

Honours for people that actually deserve honours. It'll never catch on.😁 A massive congratulations to Sir Kevin Sinfield. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

1345d ago

vinylgeek.bsky.social2

truly wonderful humble human being Sir Kevin 🫡

Steve Smith

@steve72outdoors.bsky.social

About time, Well overdue. Congratulations #sirkev 👏👏 Kevin Sinfield to finally be knighted in King's Birthday Honours share.google/u0s84dx57HFK...

1246d ago

Roddy Elliott

@galleonskip.bsky.social

I don’t support the whole Honours system thing but if anyone ever deserved a knighthood Kevin Sinfield does - what a great human being!

1245d ago

The Linnean Society of London

@linneansociety.bsky.social

Our warmest congratulations to Kabir Kaul FLS, who is recognised in today's Honours list for services to nature. Kabir said: “I remain incredibly grateful for the Society’s kindness and encouragement, and the wisdom of all the Fellows I've had the privilege to meet so far." buff.ly/fmWsoma

Kabir Kaul, smiling and holding binoculars, in front of a flowering shrub.

1445d ago

AshfromEnfield

@ashfromenfield.bsky.social

Now I’m not one for Honours but this has to be the most deserved in History…. Arise Sir Kevin Sinfield. Thank you

945d ago

University of Oxford

@ox.ac.uk

The King's Birthday Honours 2026 Lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people for their outstanding contributions, including Dr Steve Smith of the University of Oxford. More info ⬇️ https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-06-13-the-kings-birthday-honours-2026

945d ago

Royal College of Nursing

@rcn.org.uk

Several nursing leaders – including those with strong ties to the RCN – have been recognised with awards in the King’s Birthday Honours, highlighting the vital contribution nursing makes to patient care and the wider health system. (1/3)

545d ago

Durham University

@durham.ac.uk

Congratulations to Professor Carlos Frenk who has been knighted in The King’s Birthday Honours🎉 Sir Carlos has been recognised for his services to astrophysics and cosmology. Find out more and watch Sir Carlos talk about his life and career here: brnw.ch/21x3jGa #DUinspire #DUalumni

945d ago

👹Eamon Fitzpatrick🇮🇪

@eamonfitzpatrick.bsky.social

Manchester United legend Lou Macari has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours. The former United striker has been recognised for his outstanding work with the Macari Foundation, which has helped tackle homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent over the past decade. A fantastic honour👹

545d ago

Mr Benn

@thebowlerhatman.bsky.social

Things that make me happy... Sir Kevin Sinfield. What a Legend. What he has done in honour of his friend will help millions. Well deserved.

1245d ago

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theguardian.comArise, Sir Kevin: Sinfield knighted in king’s birthday honours list bbc.co.ukKing's Birthday Honours: Kevin Sinfield, Julia Donaldson and Malorie Blackman top list saddind.co.ukArise, officially, Sir Kevin Sinfield - Saddleworth Independent

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Sir Kevin Sinfield knighted in King’s Birthday Honours

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