Renowned choreographer, director, and artistic innovator Professor Sir Wayne McGregor, CBE, was officially knighted by His Majesty, King Charles III in a prestigious investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle today, 1st April 2025.
The ceremony marked the presentation of his insignia, a symbol of knighthood, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the arts, particularly in the field of contemporary dance and choreography. This distinguished honour, one of the highest accolades in the UK, celebrates Sir Wayne McGregor’s transformative and pioneering impact on the cultural landscape. Sir Wayne McGregor, CBE attended the ceremony with his partner, Antoine Vereecken and his parents, Ella and Lawrence McGregor.
Choreographer and Director Sir Wayne McGregor, CBE is internationally renowned for progressive innovations in performance that have radically redefined dance in the modern era. Driven by an insatiable curiosity about movement and its creative potentials, his experiments have led him into collaborative dialogue with an array of artistic forms, scientific disciplines, and technological interventions. The startling and multi-dimensional works resulting from these interactions have ensured McGregor’s position at the cutting edge of contemporary arts for over thirty years.
Sir Wayne McGregor, CBE said: “I am very honoured to be offered a knighthood and grateful to all of the incredible people who have nurtured me for over 33 years in the art form I love – dance. Building a career in the arts, creative thinkers make a vital and significant contribution to public life and to the nation’s economy whilst experimenting, risk-taking and challenging convention. Recognising that the arts matter, this honour reminds us that every young person given access to culture and creative expression has the opportunity to fly.”
