Arise, Sir Sadiq

The London Mayor has officially become a Sir

Sadiq Khan received his knighthood from the King at Buckingham Palace earlier

He described the moment as a truly humbling one which he hopes inspires others to believe in the opportunities London offers

The Labour politician was re-elected as mayor of the capital in both 2021 and 2024, being the first London mayor to win a third term.

Following the announcement of the knighthood in the New Year Honours list, Sir Sadiq said: "I am truly humbled to have received a knighthood in the King's New Year Honours."

Dame Jacqueline Wilson and Sir Loyd Grossman are among the other notable names to be honoured at Buckingham Palace.

Author Dame Jacqueline, 79, will be formally made a Dame Grand Cross for her services to literature on Tuesday.

The former children's laureate is widely known as the creator of Tracy Beaker, as well as for other children's novels including Candyfloss and Double Act.

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