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Kevin Sinfield Knighted, Authors Malorie Blackman and Julia Donaldson Made Dames in King's Honours

Rugby league star Kevin Sinfield, children's authors Malorie Blackman and Julia Donaldson, and several Lionesses are among nearly 1,200 recipients in the King's Birthday Honours list. Sinfield receives a knighthood for his extensive fundraising for motor neurone disease, while Blackman and Donaldson are made dames for their contributions to literature. The awards also recognise significant work in community service, arts, and business across the UK.

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Kevin Sinfield Knighted, Authors Malorie Blackman and Julia Donaldson Made Dames in King's Honours

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