David Beckham's mum 'cried' after Cotswolds star knighted
Sir David Beckham's mum "cried" as the Cotswolds star was knighted by King Charles III.
The former England captain, who played for his country 115 times, was honoured last week for his services to sport and charity.
Mr Beckham, who lives at a Cotswolds mansion with his wife Victoria Beckham in Oxfordshire, celebrated the news with his family and shared their reactions online.
Visiting Tony's Traditional Pie & Eel House in Essex, the former footballer, his mum Sandra Beckham, and sister Joanne Louise Beckham, all tucked into a meal.
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The 50-year-old shared that his mother had not stopped crying with pride since hearing the news.
In the caption accompanying the family snap, Mr Beckham said: "Lunch with Mum- haven't seen her since the news.
"Mum cried when she arrived, cried during lunch and cried when I was leaving.
"[It was a] special moment for us all. Love you Mum, Dad's next!"
He married Lady Beckham, also known as Posh Spice, in 1999 and the pair share four children together, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
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In a post shared on Saturday on Instagram, Lady Beckham said: 'You've always been my knight in shining armour, but now it's official. Sir David Beckham!
'What an honour, I couldn't be prouder of you. Your dedication to the things that matter most — your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family — has never wavered.
'The way you've touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us every day.
'But above all else, I'm so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much.'
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