OBE
In 2015, Elba made it on Queen Elizabeth's 2016 New Year's Honours List and received an OBE honour from Prince William for his service to drama.
The ‘Beasts of No Nation' actor took to Twitter to share how the honor had made his mother Eve super proud.
He said: "Made my Mum very happy today!!
"Flying the East End flag at Buckingham Palace today!!!
"OBE Day..... How does the boy look? Feeling Proppa...:)”