Ellie Goulding has received the distinguished MBE honor in the New Year Honours List announced by King Charles, marking a significant recognition of her contributions beyond music.

The 39-year-old artist, renowned worldwide not just for her musical talents but also for her dedication to environmental causes, serves as a global environmental ambassador for the United Nations. Her efforts in promoting biodiversity and climate awareness have earned her this prestigious accolade as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).

Ellie Goulding awarded MBE for services to biodiversity and climate

Joining her on the list of 1,157 honorees are notable figures from the music and entertainment industry, including the talented Cynthia Erivo and the multifaceted actor and DJ, Idris Elba. At 53, Elba continues to leave a mark on various creative fields.

Cynthia Erivo, at 38, has also been recognized with an MBE for her remarkable contributions to music and drama. She expressed her surprise and delight at receiving the honor, stating it was beyond anything she could have imagined.

Cynthia, 38, has been made an MBE for services to music and drama and said it is something “I could never have thought would happen”.

She went on: “I hope it shows that I care deeply about the work and will continue to do so to the best of my abilities.”

Sir Idris – whose Elba Hope Foundation supports youth advocacy – was included on the monarch’s 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.

“I hope we can do more to draw attention to the importance of sustained, practical support for young people and to the responsibility we all share to help them find an alternative to violence.”

Actor and presenter Warwick Davis, author Richard Osman and Little Britain comedian Matt Lucas have all been awarded OBEs, while comedian Bill Bailey, actress Sally Lindsay and children’s TV star Paul Elliott, from the Chuckle Brothers, have all been made MBEs.

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