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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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 👑 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 🎖️ 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.
Metro
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
David Beckham ‘happier than ever' at 50 with two of his biggest achievements
David Beckham is turning 50 surrounded by his nearest and dearest this week, and despite previously saying he's 'not bothered' by the milestone birthday, he's 'as happy as he's ever been'. Since his early days at Manchester United and later going on to marry Posh Spice and start a family, the former footballer's personal life and businesses are going from strength to strength as he prepares for another year of upcoming projects. David, who is worth a reported £350 million, will be spending the big day with his family, who he sees as the 'biggest achievement' in his life. A source close to the Beckham family told Metro: 'David is feeling good about turning 50. 'His family and his work are his biggest achievements in life. The hard work he's always put in over the years is paying off and he's as happy at 50 as he's ever been.' Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. For the former England player and wife Victoria, who are parents to Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13, seeing their children grow up and come into their own has brought them 'boundless elation'. The source added: 'Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz are following their own successful careers, and he gets to spend lots of precious time with Harper.' And despite claims of a 'family feud' after Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz were absent from his early birthday celebrations last month, it's clear that David is happiest when he's surrounded by his children. Fans of David and Victoria caught a heartwarming glimpse into their 26 year marriage in his 2023 Netflix series Beckham, which detailed everything from their difficult move to Spain in 2003, to a viral moment of him calling his wife out for claiming to be 'working class' as a child. There's plenty more insight into the couple's lives to come, with David's production studio, Studio 99, set to release a documentary series following Victoria and her fashion and beauty empire coming later this year. It's not just his family life that David has to be proud of, his career is well and truly at its best, with plenty of projects on the go – some relating back to his love of football and some he holds incredibly close to his heart. The insider added: 'Inter Miami CF is going from strength to strength, and he's recently launched some of his biggest campaigns in years – like his Bodywear campaign with Hugo Boss or his hilarious series with Matt Damon – who plays his long lost brother – for Stella Artois. 'Now more than ever he wants to spend time doing what matters to him – being with his family, continuing to build his businesses, and charity work.' For David this year also marks 20 years that he's been a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, for which he was awarded the Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum. He has also launched a fundraising appeal for UNICEF to help the most vulnerable children around the world. The source continued: 'As he turns 50, he wants to continue to focus on advocating for young women and girls to have equal rights which is work he has focused on with UNICEF for many years.' And 50 could be the year David receives a knighthood, with reports claiming King Charles is 'particularly enthralled' by him and that he's 'ticked every box' to help his bid to become Sir Beckham. More Trending The pair have seemingly forged a friendship over the years, with David even gifting the King his infamous homemade honey (named DBee'z Sticky Stuff) when they met at the British Fashion Awards in 2023. A close friend of the star told MailOnline: 'Wouldn't it be wonderful if it happened this year as David turns 50? 'How perfect would that be.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix viewers rush to binge 'gripping' sci-fi series racing up chart MORE: David Beckham kicks off 50th birthday with wild party and late night swimming MORE: Netflix series scores 10,000,000 views in 4 days despite 'infuriating' ending
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
David Beckham says ‘simple values' and going with his gut made him a successful footballer and businessman
David Beckham earned much of his fame from football. Even though he retired over ten years ago, his success as a businessman and working with the United Nations has continued well after his time as a sportsman. But if you ask the 49-year-old Englishman, his legacy comes down to 'simple values.' Beckham has been a Goodwill Ambassador at UNICEF for nearly two decades, during which he created a fund to fight poverty, violence, and hunger. In an interview during the World Economic Forum, where Beckham was awarded the Crystal Award for philanthropy, the former footballer said he acquired his inclination to make an impact from the values his parents passed on to him. 'I think they instilled in me the right values, and it's the simple values of treating everyone the same and showing respect to people, and I tried to do the same with my children,' Beckham told CNBC. He also gave examples of his sons opening the door for women, shaking hands, and making eye contact. Beckham said he takes his children on some of his UNICEF trips, so they know 'exactly the work I do for UNICEF.' Moving forward, he focused on empowering teenage girls to 'live their full potential' in countries where they lack access to the right opportunities that can help uplift them and their communities. Last year, Beckham also became an ambassador at The King's Foundation, a charity set up by King Charles III that aims to provide skills, education, and public services. Beckham and his wife Victoria, a singer-turned-fashion designer, are estimated to be worth about £455 million ($569 million) and are among the most influential couples in Britain and beyond. Since retiring from professional football, Beckham became the co-owner of the American club Inter Miami CF, which Lionel Messi plays for. 'I like to work,' Beckham said about his business interest. As he grew up in a working-class family, watching his parents spend long days at work, he adopted their work ethic. He added that he likes 'being the face' and the founder but picks what's right for him by asking himself if he can work with the people involved and going with his gut. He is a shareholder at the sports entertainment company Authentic Brands Group, which now co-owns Beckham's global brand. The former footballer has also made money from a controversial endorsement of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar as part of a 10-year deal worth £125 million. Although the Beckhams have become well-known personalities worldwide, it wasn't until recently that the duo forayed into media, giving their fans an inside view of their lives in the 2023 Netflix documentary 'Beckham.' The project wasn't without reluctance, Beckham admitted, since he had never been 'ready to look back at my career.' 'I didn't really want to talk about things because I'd never talked about those things before,' he said in a CNBC interview. Ultimately, the bet was a massive success, amassing millions of views. According to an announcement last August, Victoria Beckham is set to launch her own documentary. This story was originally featured on
