Sir David Beckham receives knighthood from King Charles — and Victoria…
Introducing Sir David Beckham.
The soccer star, 50, formally obtained his knighthood from King Charles III, 76, at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
David, a longtime pal of the royal household, was honored in the Investiture ceremony for his “services to sport and charity.”
David Beckham is made a knight by King Charles III during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. AP
David Beckham knighted by King Charles on Tuesday, Nov. 4. AP
King Charles and David Beckham at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England. AP
He was supported by his spouse, Victoria Beckham, and his mother and father, Ted Beckham and Sandra West.
Victoria, 51, will now be often called Lady Beckham.
David Beckham poses with Victoria Beckham along with his medal after receiving his knighthood. POOL/AFP through Getty Images
David Beckham along with his spouse and his mother and father at Windsor Castle on Nov. 4. ZUMAPRESS.com
After the ceremony, David said that he “couldn’t be prouder” about his new title, according to BBC.
“People know how patriotic I am – I love my country,” the retired athlete said. “I’ve always said how important the monarchy is to my family.”
“I’m lucky enough to have travelled around the world and all people want to talk to me about is our monarchy,” he added. “It makes me proud.”
David Beckham poses along with his medal after being appointed as a knight by King Charles III. POOL/AFP through Getty Images
David Beckham holding his medal from his knighthood ceremony. Getty Images
David also revealed that Victoria designed his go well with for the ceremony.
“[King Charles] was quite impressed with my suit,” David said, per BBC. “He’s the most elegantly dressed man that I know, so he inspired quite a few of my looks over the years and he definitely inspired this look.”
“I looked at old pictures of him when he was quite young in morning suits and I was like, ‘Okay, that’s what I want to wear’ — so I gave it to my wife and she did it,” the father of 4 shared.
David Beckham joined by his household at his knighthood ceremony at Windsor Castle. POOL/AFP through Getty Images
It was confirmed in June that David would obtain his knighthood, over ten years after he was first put ahead for a nomination in 2011.
Victoria celebrated her husband’s new honor over the summer time with a heartfelt Instagram tribute.
“You’ve always been my knight in shining armour, but now it’s official. Sir @davidbeckham!!!” the former Spice Girl wrote. “What an honour, I couldn’t be prouder of you. Your dedication to the things that matter most — your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family — has never wavered.”
King Charles, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham during a dinner at Highgrove House on Feb. 7, 2025. Getty Images
Prince Charles and David Beckham at the “Our Planet” premiere at the Natural History Museum in April 2019. Getty Images
“The way you’ve touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us everyday,” Victoria added. “But above all else, I’m so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much xxxx.”
Throughout his soccer profession, David performed for Manchester United and accrued 115 appearances for England, including 59 as the team captain.
Victoria and David Beckham meet Prince Charles in 2000. Getty Images
David Beckham greets King Charles at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London in May 2025. Getty Images
He beforehand obtained an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) title for providers to soccer, which he was offered by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2003.
David was a longtime fan of the late Queen. After her loss of life in 2022, he lined up at Westminster Hall to view her coffin, telling BBC that he waited just over 12 hours.
“We all want to be here together and experience and celebrate the amazing life of our queen,” David told reporters at the time. “I think that something like this today here together is meant to be shared.”
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