US EditionSir David Beckham receives knighthood at Windsor Castle
- On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, David Beckham received a knighthood from King Charles III at Windsor Castle, adopting the title Sir David Beckham.
- The honour recognises his long-standing services to sport and charity, including two decades as a UNICEF ambassador and joining the King's Foundation in 2024.
- Beckham's playing record includes 115 England national team caps with 59 captaincies and six Premier League titles at Manchester United before joining Real Madrid in a £25m transfer.
- Following the ceremony, the Beckham family shared the emotional moment as Victoria Beckham, now to be known as Lady Beckham, embraced her new title and David Beckham said `I couldn't be prouder`.
- After years of setbacks, the honour marks the pinnacle of David Beckham's rehabilitation after the 1998 World Cup incident, delayed by an email leak despite long-standing consideration for knighthood since 2011.
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U.K. soccer star David Beckham knighted by King Charles
English soccer star David Beckham was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. Beckham received the honor based on his contributions to sports and charity. “This is without doubt my proudest moment,” Beckham, 50, said. “I’ve been very obviously lucky in my career to have won what I’ve won and done what I’ve done, but to receive an honor like this, of a knight, is beyond anything that I ever thought that I would receive.” He wore a …
He was also nearly knighted in 2014, British media reported, but at the time he was reportedly involved in a tax scandal.
It's Now Sir David Beckham
When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham knew what to do. He bent his knee like, well, Beckham. King Charles III tapped his shoulders with the blade of a sword and "Becks" was transformed to Sir David Beckham on Tuesday, reports the AP . "This is...
Former footballer David Beckham, 50, was officially decorated as a knight by King Charles III at a ceremony held on Tuesday at Windsor Castle, west of London. The recognition had already been announced since June, but it was during this event that the former player of Manchester United and Real Madrid formally received his nobility title. Beckham attended accompanied by his wife Victoria Beckham, fashion designer and former member of the Spice G…
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