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Romeo Beckham Shares How ‘Proud' He Is of Dad David Beckham amid Knighthood by King Charles
David Beckham was named for knighthood by King Charles on Friday, June 13 The English soccer star received the title as part of the King's birthday honors Beckham's second child, Romeo, celebrated his father's achievement with a sweet Instagram Stories postRomeo Beckham can't contain his pride for his dad David Beckham. The celebrated English soccer player, 50, was named for knighthood by King Charles on Friday, June 13. Later that day, Romeo posted an Instagram Stories photo of himself and his father smiling together in a blurry image. 'So so proud of you 🤍🤍🤍🤍,' the 22-year-old wrote. David later reposted the photo to his own Instagram Stories. The father shares four children with Victoria Beckham: sons Romeo, Brooklyn, 26, Cruz, 20 and daughter Harper, 13. David received the honor as part of the King's birthday honors. The athlete's knighthood recognizes his iconic sporting career and his lasting contributions to British society. With this honor, his wife now carries the title Lady Beckham. The knighthood comes after David was appointed an Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth in 2003. The former Manchester United player was put forward to receive a knighthood over 10 years ago, with a nomination in 2011, The Guardian reported. The soccer star was asked to be an ambassador for the King's Foundation in 2024. David also reposted Manchester United's Instagram tribute, on his Instagram Stories. The soccer team added a photo of David's signature No. 7 jersey, but rather than only reading his last name, it read, 'Sir David.' Throughout his lifetime, David has been celebrated as one of the greatest soccer players of his generation, after he launched his career with a record-breaking stint at Manchester United. There, he won the Premier League title six times over nine years. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The right-winger was the first English player to reach 100 Champions League appearances. He was the first English player to claim league titles in four different countries: England, Spain, France and the United States. He was also the captain of the English national team for six years. With his role as captain, he competed in three FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships. The father of four was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2008, and the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021. Read the original article on People
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David Beckham, Gary Oldman, Elaine Paige and others honored by King Charles III
LONDON (AP) — Arise Sir David, Sir Gary and Sir Roger. And Dame Elaine, Dame Pat and Dame Penny. Former England soccer captain David Beckham, Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman and The Who's frontman Roger Daltrey were knighted in King Charles III's birthday honors list released late Friday. Elaine Paige, the renowned musicals singer, Booker Prize-winning novelist Pat Barker and former Conservative government minister Penny Mordaunt were given damehoods, the female equivalent of a knighthood. The honors, which aim to reward individuals for their contributions to British life, are awarded twice a year to celebrities and public figures as well as ordinary people: Once at New Year's, and then in June to mark the king's birthday. The winners are chosen by civil servants' committees based on nominations from the government and the public. The awards are usually given out by the king or a senior royal acting in his place at Buckingham Palace. The Sirs Beckham, 50, was widely expected to be knighted following speculation last week that appeared to be based on a conversation he had with the monarch at the Chelsea Flower Show last month. As well as representing England 115 times, including 59 times as captain, Beckham played for some of Europe's most venerable clubs, most notably Manchester United and Real Madrid. He has been knighted for his services to sport and to charity, having partnered with UNICEF, the U.N.'s children's fund, for two decades and campaigned with a charity working to eradicate malaria. Beckham also played a pivotal role in London being awarded the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. 'Growing up in east London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British, I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honor," he said. Oldman, 67, was recognized for his services to drama both on screen and on stage. He won an Oscar for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the 2017 film 'Darkest Hour," and recently dazzled audiences in the Apple TV spy thriller series ' Slow Horses.' Daltrey, who co-founded The Who in 1964, has been recognized for services to charity as well as music, having been a patron of 'Teenage Cancer Trust' since 2000. The 81-year-old, who led the charity's concert series at Royal Albert Hall for more than two decades, said he was humbled by the award. 'It's a dream come true for me, but it's especially a dream because the charity means so much," he said. The Dames Paige, 77, was honoured for her services to charity as well as music. She has held senior roles at a charity supporting young people with acquired brain injury and another one that supports disabled tennis players. 'I've got all these different emotions coming at me all at once," she said. "I'm proud and I feel grateful and I'm thrilled and surprised, and so it's been quite a lot to take in.' Barker, 82, known for 'The Regeneration Trilogy," said she thought the letter announcing her damehood was from 'really angry' tax authorities. 'Nobody else does that kind of quality of paper," she said. 'I still sort of had to read the first paragraph several times before it sank in.' A year on from losing her seat at the general election when her Conservative Party lost office, Mordaunt said it was 'lovely to be appreciated in this way.' Mordaunt, 52, saw her profile boosted during the king's coronation ceremony in 2023. The former lawmaker made a memorable appearance bearing the 'sword of state," the first time the duty had been carried out by a woman. The 'Companion' Antony Gormley, the sculptor who was knighted in 2014, was made a 'Companion of Honour' for his services to art. The award is one of the most prestigious that the monarch can bestow to citizens in Britain and across the Commonwealth, as there are only 65 companions at any one time. 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Who's Who on the Palace Balcony: Every Royal Family Member at Trooping the Colour 2025
King Charles is ringing in the third Trooping the Colour of his reign with many members of the royal family around him Trooping the Colour has been a staple on the British royal family's annual calendar for generations As with other official events, Prince Andrew, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not expected as they are no longer full-time working royalsThe royal family is out in full force to celebrate King Charles' official birthday at Trooping the Colour. On June 14, several members of the royal family came together to attend the Household Division's majestic military parade in the heart of London. Trooping the Colour commemorates the monarch's official birthday with an epic procession highlighting their historic links to the armed forces and the event has been a staple on the British royal family's annual calendar for generations. PEOPLE previously confirmed that King Charles, 76, would travel by carriage instead of riding on horseback as his treatment for cancer continues. After the action at Horse Guards Parade, he was joined on the Buckingham Palace balcony by many family members to watch the Royal Air Force flypast soar overhead. Queen Camilla supported her husband the King at Trooping, and Prince William and Kate Middleton attended with their three kids, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, in tow. King Charles' siblings (and Counsellors of State) Princess Anne and Prince Edward were also present at the festive event, with their spouses Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh by their side. The King's cousins Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester and Prince Richard's wife, Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester, also stepped out on the terrace of the royal residence and have supported the King at every Trooping since his accession in September 2022. King Charles' brother Prince Andrew was not expected to partake in the parade from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade for the ceremonial "trooping of the colour" (presentation of regimental flags) or step out on the Buckingham Palace balcony after to watch the flypast by the Royal Air Force. The Duke of York, 64, has not publicly appeared at Trooping the Colour since June 2019, several months before he gave a bombshell interview to BBC Newsnight that has been widely cited as the start of his fall from grace. In it, Queen Elizabeth's second son addressed his alleged friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and took a shock step back from royal duties a few days after the interview aired, amid intense backlash. The Duke of York has denied any wrongdoing. His transition away from a working royal role was made official when Queen Elizabeth stripped him of his military titles and patronages in January 2022 amid Virginia Roberts Giuffre's civil sexual assault lawsuit. An out-of-court settlement was reached that February. The royal cohort on the palace balcony at Trooping the Colour has also been slimmer since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their royal roles in 2020 and moved to the U.S. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex last participated in the parade in June 2019 while they were still working royals in an event that fell just a few weeks after the birth of their first child, son Prince Archie, now 6. Trooping the Colour was significantly scaled down 2020 and 2021 amid COVID pandemic and brought back in 2022. That summer, Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, traveled back to the U.K. from their California home to attend a special edition of Trooping the Colour timed to Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, commemorating the 70th anniversary of her record reign. There, they watched the military procession and Royal Air Force display from a room overlooking Horse Guards Parade with other non-working royals. They have not been invited back to participate in the ceremonial parade since. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, 4, have never publicly attended Trooping the Colour, connecting to Prince Harry's recent comments to the BBC that his kids "are going to miss everything" in his home country after he lost a legal appeal to restore his state-funded security there. Read the original article on People
