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Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
David Beckham Makes an Emotional Statement After King Charles' Announcement
David Beckham Makes an Emotional Statement After King Charles' Announcement originally appeared on Parade. Each year, chooses to knight people who have made significant contributions in the commonwealth through his Birthday Honours service, and this year, a legendary English athlete was among them: . On June 13, Beckham was officially named to the list, and according to the post he shared on Instagram on Monday, June 16, it looks like he wasted no time celebrating with one of the most important people in his life: his mum. Below, Beckham is pictured with his mother, Sandra Beckham, and sister, Joanne Beckham, enjoying a meal together at Tony's Pie and Mash in London. "Lunch with Mum, haven't seen her since the news," Beckham wrote in his caption. "Mum cried when she arrived, cried during lunch and cried when I was leaving x. Special moment for us all. Love you mum x." At the end of the caption, he added, "Dad's next," alongside a laughing emoji. His sister added in a comment, "She hasn't stopped crying happy tears. Such special times. Unbelievably proud of you." Last week, Beckham was pictured standing next to the king in a group photo at the awards meeting where the news was announced. "Great to spend time at the @kingsfdn awards meeting inspiring people who are transforming lives through initiatives in environmental education, traditional heritage crafts and sustainable architecture," he wrote at the time. "Congratulations to all the winners." This is an especially big deal for Beckham, who has always been open about his love for the royal family. "I always get emotional talking about anything that I do with our royal family, because I've always been a huge royalist," he said when he spoke at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in January, via PEOPLE. "I was brought up in a household that adored and loved everything that came with the royal family." Beckham isn't the only famous face who will be knighted at the ceremony, which has yet to be scheduled. On Friday, CNN reported that The Who's Roger Daltrey and actor Gary Oldman will also receive the prestigious honor. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 David Beckham Makes an Emotional Statement After King Charles' Announcement first appeared on Parade on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Perth Now
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sir David Beckham's mother can't stop crying after knighthood announcement
Sir David Beckham has revealed his mother couldn't stop crying over his knighthood. On Friday (13.06.25), the retired football legend was named in the King's Birthday Honours ahead of an official ceremony, and he has opened up about his mother Sandra's reaction after they enjoyed a lunch at Tony's Pie and Mash in London. He wrote on Instagram: "Lunch with Mum , haven't seen her since the news... "Mum cried when she arrived , cried during lunch and cried when I was leaving x special moment for us all. "Love you mum x @sandra_beckham49 (Dads next) (sic)" Sandra admitted she felt "emotional" having people approach her son to offer their congratulations using his new title. She commented under the post: "Love you more... was emotional people saying congratulations Sir... see tears again (sic)" David is married to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and 13-year-old Harper Seven with her. The Manchester United legend - whose wife will now be known as Lady Victoria Beckham - has been given the honour for services to sport and charity. Victoria wrote on Instagram after the news: "You've always been my knight in shining armour, but now it's official. "Sir @davidbeckham!!! 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 everyday. "But above all else, I'm so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much xxxx" In 2003, he was given an OBE by the late Queen Elizabeth for services to football. The former England captain has a long history of charitable work, which Honours Committee officials will have considered before deciding to bestow him with the honour.
