British-Pakistani Sadiq Khan has made history by becoming the first Mayor of London to be knighted. He received the honour from King Charles at a formal ceremony held at Buckingham Palace.
Sadiq Khan, who was re-elected for a third term as London Mayor in 2024, shared his happiness and pride on social media after receiving the title of “Sir.” He said that the award made him think about how far he had come from growing up in a council house in Tooting to now being honoured with a knighthood.
He thanked his family, friends, and supporters for helping him along the way. He also said he hopes his achievement will inspire others, especially young people from working-class and minority backgrounds, to believe in themselves and follow their dreams.
Sir Sadiq Khan has served as Mayor since 2016. During his time in office, he has focused on making London a more equal, clean and safe city. He has worked on improving public transport, tackling air pollution, increasing affordable housing, and supporting communities across the city.
After receiving the knighthood, he said he remains committed to building a fairer, safer, greener, and more successful London for everyone.
The knighthood is one of the highest honours in the UK. It is given to people who have made major contributions to society. Sir Sadiq Khan’s dedication to public service and his leadership during difficult times have been widely appreciated.
His journey is seen as a symbol of hope, showing that with hard work and commitment, anyone can achieve great success no matter where they come from.
