Knighting Sinfield 'easiest decision anyone's had to make,' says Prince William
Summary
Prince William said making Kevin Sinfield a knight was an easy decision, praising his leadership and fundraising for motor neurone disease (MND) charities. Sinfield’s latest challenge was seven ultra marathons in seven days, continuing a campaign inspired by his friend and former rugby team-mate Rob Burrow, who died from MND in 2024.Key Facts
- William told BBC Breakfast that Sinfield should have been knighted years ago.
- Sinfield was made a knight bachelor by William at Windsor Castle in October 2026.
- Sinfield completed seven ultra marathons in seven days to raise money for MND charities.
- Burrow died from MND in 2024.
- William and Catherine visited Wakefield last month and surprised Sinfield during the third marathon.
- William said he wrote to Burrow’s wife, Lindsey, and their children after Burrow’s death.
- William opened the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds in November 2025.
- William also praised the late Scottish rugby union player Doddie Weir and Princess Anne for their support of the MND community.
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