Birthday 2026
Knight Bachelor
A non-order knighthood awarded for public service or achievement.
About this award
Overview
Recognises significant national contribution without order membership.
- Established
- 1300 by King Edward I
- Awarding Body
- The Sovereign
Theme distribution
Top themes among these recipients.
honoria.co.ukHonours & Awards for Knight Bachelor in 2026
Alastair John Naisbitt King
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
London, Greater London
“Lately Lord Mayor, City of London Corporation. For services to Pensions Reform, to the Promotion of International Business and Voluntary and Charitable Service”
Andrew David Morris
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Perth, Perth and Kinross
“Director of Health Data Research UK and Vice-Principal, University of Edinburgh. For services to Medical Sciences, to Public Health and to Patient Care”
Andrew Mitchell
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Saffron Walden, Essex
“Chief Executive Officer, Tideway. For services to the Construction Industry”
Carlos Frenk
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Durham, County Durham
“Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics, Durham University. For services to Astrophysics and Cosmology”
Christopher John Mullin
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Alnwick, Northumberland
“For Political and Public Service”
David Michael Gauke
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
“Chair of the Independent Sentencing Review. For services to the Justice System”
David Sproxton
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Bristol, City of Bristol
“Co-Founder and Trustee, Aardman Animations. For services to the Animation Industry, the Creative Industries and to Charity”
Glen Warren Burley
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Warwick, Warwickshire
“Chief Executive, The Foundation Group and Deputy Chief Executive, NHS England. For services to the NHS”
Gregory William Hands
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
London, Greater London
“Lately Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham. For Parliamentary and Political Service”
Kevin Sinfield
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Oldham, Greater Manchester
“Coach, England National Rugby Union Team and Fundraiser. For services to Rugby League, Rugby Union and the MND Community”
Patrick Phillip Vernon
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
London, Greater London
“Campaigner for Racial Equality and Social Justice. For services to Racial Equality”
Peter Lord
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Bristol, City of Bristol
“Co-Founder and Trustee, Aardman Animations. For services to the Animation Industry, the Creative Industries and to Charity”
Richard Brabazon Macrory
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Kidlington, Oxfordshire
“Lately Board Member, The Office for Environmental Protection. For services to Environmental Law”
Stephen Thurston Munby
PersonKnight Bachelor · 2026
Kendal, Cumbria
“Visiting Professor, University College London. For services to Education”