US EditionSir David Beckham receives knighthood at Windsor Castle
- David Beckham, a former soccer star, was knighted by King Charles III in a ceremony on Tuesday.
- Beckham played 115 times for England's national team, captaining them for six years and appearing in three World Cups and two European Championships.
- Beyond soccer, Beckham has worked with UNICEF since 2005, co-owns soccer teams, and became an ambassador for the King's Foundation in 2024.
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David Beckham receives the knighthood of King Charles III in Windsor Castle for his achievements in sport and charity.
Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III
LONDON (AP) — 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. “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 don…
London, 4 Nov (EFE).- David Beckham, former player of Manchester United and the English team, has been crowned knight by King Charles III this Tuesday for his services to football and British society. The former 50-year-old footballer was nominated on the King’s list of honors last Christmas and was declared a knight, that is to say he will carry the ‘Sir’, at a ceremony held this Tuesday in Berkshire, England. “I couldn’t be proud of that. Peop…
Football icon David Beckham was solemnly awarded the knighthood at Windsor Castle. The award commemorates his outstanding contribution to sport, a rich international career and involvement in charity projects such as working for Unicef and the King Charles III Foundation.
Finally, football legend David Beckham made it: King Charles raised him to the rank of knight after years of waiting. His wife Victoria is now allowed to lead the title "Lady Beckham".
David Beckham knighted for services to sport and charity
David Beckham, one of Britain’s most celebrated soccer players, was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, recognising his decades-long contribution to sport and charitable causes. The 50-year-old former England soccer captain received the honour at the royal residence, more than 20 years after he was awarded a separate royal honour recognising his contribution to football. Beckham, a lifelong admirer of the royal family, was dre…
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