David Beckham 'humbled and proud' as England football legend is knighted in King’s Birthday Honours
- In 2025, David Beckham, the former captain of England’s national football team, was awarded a knighthood by King Charles III in recognition of his contributions to sport and charitable work.
- Beckham's knighthood followed more than a decade of recognition, despite a red flag on his nomination over an alleged tax avoidance scheme.
- Beckham has been an ambassador for the monarch's foundation and supported causes including UNICEF and malaria campaigns internationally.
- He expressed that receiving such a deeply humbling recognition was beyond what he had ever expected and conveyed pride in representing Britain on the global stage.
- Beckham's knighthood reflects his journey from professional footballer to internationally recognized figure bridging the worlds of sports, style, and entrepreneurship.
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For years he had to wait for it: Football legend David Beckham has finally been knighted by King Charles. This also has consequences for his wife, ex-Spice girl Victoria Beckham.
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