Incredible rise of Littler’s £ 2 million profit to one of the 8 darts stars to get MBE

From Alexandra Palace to the Royal Palaces, what an extraordinary ride it has been for Luke Littler.

Two years ago he was just a normal one, Kebab-eating boy van Warrington who dreamed of making money one day darts.

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What has happened since then is one of the most sensational stories in British sport.

A shock world championship last run in 2024, pro -be, the oche conquered by storm, worldwide popularity, The world title 2025 on just 17 and more than £ 2 million in prize money and sponsorship.

Smaller has even called Kebabs in honor of him.

And now he will, by Royal Appointment, will be a MBE as part of the king’s birthday monours.

It is not often Littler surpassed his arrows for a suit, but at the age of 18 he is one of the youngest people who are given a gong by the Royal family.

Littler’s ranking rival and World Cup in England teammate Luke Humphries30, is also set to receive a MBE.

These are two of only eight darts stars that are recognized for their exploits.

The deceased Eric Bristow, John Lowe, Trina Gulliver, Fallon Sherrock and Keith Deller are the other Tungsten members of the British Empire.

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Sixteen times world champion Phil Taylor Was set to receive a MBE in 2001.

But his nomination was canceled after a controversial court case had found him guilty of attacking two female fans at the back of his camper and a fine of £ 2,000.

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Barry Hearn, the promotion -brain behind the worldwide rise of Darts, received an MBE in December 2021 and pints with his cricket Bat when he plays for Essex more than 70’s.

And Deta Hedman will receive an OBE after he has won world ranking titles in each of the five previous decades.

Honors committees have usually been snobbish in the direction of sports class sports such as darts and snooker.

But with Littler’s five large titles, added to eight for Humphries – and two PDC world crowns between them – she cannot be denied their incredible impact.

Especially Littler. Grown men wear his shirts, decorated with his nickname The Nuke, while magnetic dartboards with his face sold out.

As an amateur he reached the Ally Pally World final – 16 years old – lost to World No .1 Humphries.

The Rookie season of Littler was one of the most incredible debut years of Sport, and saw him second voted behind Olympic 800 meters champion Keely Hodgkinson in BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Littler is a tribute to the sport, constantly experienced and cooperative with the press, the PDC and their sponsors.

This boy from Humble Stock – his father was a taxi driver, his mother worked in a Yankee candle shop – is now joining the establishment.

Who knows, maybe one day he will work his way to a knighthood?

Sir Luke Littler? That really touches the Bullseye.

What the Lukes said on their MBEs

Here are the reactions of Luke Littler and Luke Humphries about getting MBES …

Luke Littler said: “This is an amazing and unexpected honor, but I am very grateful for.

“To receive such a recognition, something that I had never thought would be possible, and it is a proud moment.

“It is incredible what I did for my sport; I am happy, my family is happy and I can’t wait to receive it.

“Congratulations to Luke Humphries when receiving a MBE – he is a fantastic ambassador for darts, and although he is a rival, I can’t wait to work him in the World Cup this weekend.”

Humphries said: “I am extremely honored and pleased to receive a MBE in the king’s birthday for services to Darts.

“To be recognized by the king for what I have achieved, and also for my contribution to playing in and promoting the sport I love, something that I had never thought possible, but I am very grateful that it has become a reality.

“I enjoyed the highest highlights in darts to become world number one and winning the biggest tournaments that the game has to offer, but to get the MBE next to one of those performance.

“I have to make a huge thanks to my fiancé Kayley, and my family, especially my mother and dad, who have been a constant source of support over the years and have helped make the person I am today.

“To say that I am looking forward to visiting Buckingham Palace, is an understatement. The MBE there with my family received it is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

“I will remain a good ambassador for darts and free up the road for future generations to be involved and to succeed in a sport that has given me so much.”