US EditionSir David Beckham receives knighthood at Windsor Castle
David Beckham was honoured for his football career, key role in the 2012 Olympics, and two decades of charity work with UNICEF and the King's Foundation.
- 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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Arise, Sir David: UK football star Beckham knighted by King Charles
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 tapped his shoulders with the blade of a sword and “Becks” was transformed to Sir David Beckham. “This is without doubt my proudest moment,” Beckham said after Tuesday’s ceremony at Windsor Castle. “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 …
“Sir” Beckham knighted at Windsor Castle
In a momentous and long-awaited ceremony at Windsor Castle today, former England captain and football icon David Beckham was officially invested as a Knight Bachelor by His Majesty King Charles. The honour, bestowed for services to sport and charity, sees the Manchester United and Real Madrid legend finally receive the title of “Sir David” after years of near-misses and high-profile… Source
David Beckham became a knight for his services to football and British society. Sir Beckham was formally appointed by King Charles during a ceremony in Berkshire: the former captain of England knelt before the King who touches him with a sword. The 50-year-old at the beginning of the year had been included in the list of birthday honors of King Charles. "I couldn't be more proud," said Beckham. "People know how patriotic I am: I love my country.…
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