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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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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SIC NotíciasDavid Beckham, 50 years old, who represented Manchester United for 11 years, appeared on the royal honor list published at the last Christmas.
David Beckham Knighted By King Charles, Supported By Wife Victoria & His Parents at Ceremony | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
David Beckham, now Sir David Beckham, is officially a knight! King Charles himself did the honor of giving the 50-year-old retired soccer legend his knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (November 4) in Windsor, England. You can see all the photos in the gallery. David‘s wife Victoria Beckham, as well as his parents, Sandra and Ted, were on hand to celebrate the achievement and pose for photos after his investiture ceremony. He was awarded the…
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Sir David Beckham Knighted By King Charles At Windsor Castle
David Beckham was anything but surly on Tuesday -- he received a knighthood from King Charles!! The English soccer superstar officially became Sir David Beckham during a ceremony at Windsor Castle ... being presented with the recognition for…
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