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Sir 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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