Luke Littler’s remarkable World Darts Championship victory has earned recognition from the very top, with the Royal Family sending a message to congratulate the teenage star on his historic achievement.
Littler sealed a second consecutive Sid Waddell Trophy at Alexandra Palace with a commanding performance in the final, becoming the first player to scoop the PDC’s landmark £1 million winner’s prize and further cementing his status as the face of modern darts.
Following the final, it emerged that the Royal Family had acknowledged Littler’s success with a congratulatory message, praising the 18-year-old for his achievement on one of sport’s biggest stages. The gesture was widely viewed as another sign of how far Littler’s profile has risen beyond darts alone.
Receiving recognition from the Royal Family is a rare honour in the sport and underlines Littler’s growing impact as a national sporting figure. Fans were quick to react on social media, with many describing the moment as “surreal” and evidence of just how mainstream his success has become.
Littler has already received messages from several legends of the game, including Phil Taylor, but the royal acknowledgement added an extra layer of significance to an already unforgettable night.
Despite the attention, those close to Littler insist he remains grounded, with the Warrington star continuing to focus on his darts rather than the growing list of accolades off the oche.
With back-to-back world titles secured before his 20th birthday and praise arriving from all corners — including the Royal Family — Luke Littler’s extraordinary rise shows no sign of slowing down. 🎯
