US EditionDavid Beckham 'humbled and proud' as England football legend is knighted in King’s Birthday Honours
- David Beckham was knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025 and had the opportunity to meet King Charles III during the Chelsea Flower Show held in London in May of that year.
- Beckham's knighthood follows years of work beyond football despite UK authorities placing a red flag on his nomination over an alleged tax avoidance scheme.
- The former England captain overcame his 1998 World Cup sending-off to become a global icon active in philanthropy, sport, fashion, and business.
- Beckham reflected on his upbringing in east London with a family deeply proud of their British heritage, expressing that he never anticipated being honoured in such a deeply meaningful way.
- His knighthood adds to over 1,200 UK honours awarded that year, including knighthoods for Gary Oldman and Roger Daltrey, recognised for services to drama and charity respectively.
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David Beckham Receives Knighthood From King Charles
David Beckham received a knighthood from King Charles on Friday, which is Britain’s highest honorary title. The award comes amid Beckham’s decadeslong career as a successful athlete and contributor to the country’s culture. His wife, Victoria Beckham, will now be referred to as Lady Beckham.
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