David Beckham to receive knighthood in King Charles's birthday list
David Beckham is finally getting the honour many believed he should have received years ago. The former England captain will be knighted next week as part of King Charles III's birthday celebrations. He will officially become Sir David Beckham, while Victoria Beckham will be known as Lady Beckham.
Beckham turned 50 last month and has long been linked with a knighthood. His contribution to English football, with 115 appearances for the national team and iconic moments like his free-kick against Greece, still fresh in many minds. But it is not just football that led to this honour. His charity work, especially with underprivileged children, and his strong relationship with King Charles have played a big part too.
David Beckham and King Charles shared a moment at the Chelsea Flower Show
The King and David Beckham's friendship appears to be going from strength to strength! HM asked whether DB had received his 50th birthday gift, much to David's delight. The Queen added: 'Nice to see you again, glad you got the roses.' Beckham said it was 'incredible' gesture 👑 pic.twitter.com/nvf0XJy6if
Last month, Beckham had a warm exchange with the King during the Chelsea Flower Show. Charles asked him, 'You got it, didn't you?' and Beckham replied, 'It was incredible, thank you. It was very kind.' That moment now feels like a quiet confirmation of the honour to come.
Beckham is also an ambassador for The King's Foundation. He supports programmes aimed at helping young people connect with nature, a cause close to his heart. In his Netflix documentary, he even spoke about beekeeping at his Cotswolds home.
From football pitches to royal circles
Sir David Beckham and Lady Beckham David has been awarded a Knighthood 🎖️ pic.twitter.com/0w4buutq6r
Beckham's journey has gone far beyond football. After his success with Manchester United, he played for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and AC Milan before retiring. Off the pitch, he became a global icon and later co-owner of MLS club Inter Miami. Recently, he also joined a group aiming to take Salford City up the English football ladder.
Back in 2003, Beckham received an OBE. In 2011, he was in line for a knighthood after helping with London's 2012 Olympics bid. But things were delayed after his name was caught up in a tax issue. He was cleared in 2021.
Today, he is a long-time UNICEF ambassador and recently received the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award for his work in children's rights. During his speech in Davos, he spoke about creating equal chances for girls, including his daughter Harper.
From football fame to royal honours, Beckham's story continues to grow. And with his knighthood finally arriving, fans across the world will no doubt be calling him Sir David Beckham with pride.
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