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Kevin Sinfield Set to Miss New Year Knighthood as Petition Nears 100,000

Officials cite the three-year wait after his CBE as the reason.

Overview

  • Sources briefed to The Times say honours protocol blocking upgrades within three years means Sinfield will not feature on the forthcoming New Year Honours list.
  • A Change.org petition launched by Leeds Rhinos fan Mel Handforth has reached about 93,000 signatures and could trigger a parliamentary debate at 100,000.
  • Sinfield’s latest ‘7 in 7’ ultramarathons raised roughly £1.2–£1.4 million, pushing his total for MND causes beyond £11 million with funds split across six charities.
  • Prince William publicly praised Sinfield’s efforts and visited the Rob Burrow Centre in Leeds, with Sinfield saying he also received a supportive personal message.
  • Public figures including Piers Morgan, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and darts player Luke Littler have backed a knighthood, while reports note conflicting accounts of whether Sinfield’s CBE was in 2023 or 2024.