Click here to see the full TIME100 Philanthropy list On Dec. 29, 2025, the actor Idris Elba was named in King Charles’ New Year Honours list, joining 1,156 others recognized that day. The recognition was a full-circle moment for the Luther lead, who as a young man received a £1,500 grant from the trust Charles established when he was Prince of Wales. That gift helped Elba support his acting studies and cover living costs as he sought a foothold in professional theater. Advertisement Today, Elba,