Idris Elba knighted by King Charles Idris Elba has been knighted by King Charles for his work campaigning against knife crime. 30 December 2025 Idris Elba has been knighted by King Charles. Idris Elba knighted by King Charles The 53-year-old actor - whose Elba Hope Foundation supports youth advocacy - was included on the monarch's New Year's Honours List for his work campaigning against knife crime. He said: "I receive this honour on behalf of the many young people whose talent, ambition and resilience has driven the work of the Elba Hope Foundation.