Birthday honours

Humphries and Littler, who both became MBEs on Saturday in the King's Birthday Honours, were aiming to lead England to a record-extending sixth World Cup crown - with Humphries partnering Michael Smith to victory last year.

The New Year and King's Birthday honours are awarded by the King following recommendations by the prime minister or senior government ministers.

Former England football captain David Beckham has been awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours, as have actor Gary Oldman and musician Roger Daltrey.

Scottish Labour politician Pam Duncan-Glancy leads a host of Scots who have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

Darts players Luke Littler and Luke Humphries have become MBEs in the King's Birthday Honours, while Virginia Wade is made a CBE and knighthoods are confirmed for David Beckham and Billy Boston.