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David Beckham Is Set to Receive a Knighthood
Arise, Sir David Beckham! The former England captain, who was previously awarded an OBE back in 2003, is set to receive a knighthood as part of the King's Birthday Honors list, in recognition of his contributions to soccer and British society.
Beckham has undoubtedly had an illustrious career to date, winning six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and one Champions League title with Manchester United, along with one Spanish league title and one French league title at Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain respectively. The sportsman is also a Unicef ambassador and played a key role bringing the 2012 Olympics to London.
Both David and Victoria Beckham—who was awarded an OBE for her services to the fashion industry in 2017 and will now become a Lady—have attended numerous royal events over the years, including a state banquet for the Emir of Qatar in December 2024 and a dinner at Highgrove House to celebrate the UK's relationship with Italy in February. They were also both in attendance at the Prince and Princess of Wales's wedding in 2011, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding in 2018.
The King's honors are designed to recognize 'people from all walks of life, in public recognition of their merit, service, or bravery.' These are announced twice a year, on New Year's Day and the King's birthday on June 14. Others set to be recognised include actor Gary Oldman, who will also receive a knighthood; television presenter Claudia Winkleman, who will be made an MBE; former tennis player Virginia Wade, who will be made an OBE; and actor Adjoa Andoh, who will be made an MBE.
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