67 people from Wales were named in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2026, recognising their services to community and country. The honours list contains 1,157 recipients in total, with Welsh honourees making up 5.4% of the awardees. Notable awardees include 29‑year‑old Ffion Lucy Mitchell‑Langford, who received a BEM for environmental and social justice work and for securing funding for a community‑led ocean literacy project; 56‑year‑old Julie Denley, awarded a BEM for services to mental health; and Ronald William Pearson, who received a BEM for services to cricket after 63 years of club involvement. Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the recipients for strengthening communities, while Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens highlighted their impact across sport, health, arts and beyond. Anyone can nominate a person for an honour at https://www.gov.uk/honours.
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