That's SIR Idris Elba

[Morrus]

Idris Elba has been awarded a knighthood (CBE) for his charity work with young people in the UK, US and Africa. For the Americans out there, a CBE is a civil award roughly equivalent in scope to to your Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded by the head of state. Think honorary doctorate, but higher. The lower awards (OBE and MBE) presumably have US equivalents but I can't be bothered to google US civil awards any further. Gary Oldman also got one a few months ago for services to drama, as did Stephen Fry and Imelda Staunton, and I think David Beckham finally managed to snag one after years of trying.

New Year Honours 2026: Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses recognised

Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Staffan]

Does he have a sword? A knight should have a sword.

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Does he have a sword? A knight should have a sword.

I think he still gets bonked on the shoulders by one, but he doesn't get his own.

 

[soviet]

He come at the king, he best not miss.

 

[Morrus]

Does he have a sword? A knight should have a sword.

I mean, he’s a rich guy. I’m sure if he wants a sword he can get a sword.

 

[Tonguez]

heh I always thought Gary Oldman was an American - oops