Sir Billy Boston's star and statue on Wigan's Believe Square have been updated after his royal honour
Tributes to Wigan rugby legend Sir Billy Boston are being updated to celebrate his knighthood from King Charles III.
His impressive achievements have already been recognised with a star on Wigan’s “walk of fame” and a statue, both on Believe Square.
And now they have been amended to include his new title.
Sir Billy and members of his family were invited to a reception at Wigan Town Hall to unveil the new star and plaque.
In attendance were Wigan Council leader Coun David Molyneux, Prof Chris Brookes from Wigan Warriors and Nigel Wood from the RFL.
Coun Molyneux said: "We’re really pleased today that we can update Sir Billy Boston's Believe Star and statue. He is special to the people of this borough.
"We were privileged to see Billy become Sir Billy last year – the first person in rugby league history to receive a knighthood.
"That was a magnificent occasion for the Boston family, it was a significant one for Wigan borough and an absolutely world-beating sensation for the family of rugby league.
"He was one of the first recipients of the Believe Star and now we have changed what’s on there and on the statue. This is such a wonderful tribute to such a good man. He’s loved by everybody."
Sir Billy was born in Cardiff and debuted for Wigan in 1953, where he scored close to 500 tries over 15 years.
He represented Great Britain on numerous occasions and formed part of the squad which lifted the 1960 Rugby League World Cup.
Now 91 and suffering from dementia, he last year became the first person from the world of rugby league to be knighted.