David Beckham, the iconic former Manchester United midfielder and England captain, was formally knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The 50-year-old football legend was honoured for his services to sport and charity, a recognition of his outstanding contributions to both on and off the pitch.
Beckham's wife, Victoria, aka Lady Beckham, joined him at the ceremony, marking an official change in their status. The couple's decision to take on new titles reflects their enduring commitment to public life and charitable work.
The football star himself spoke about the honour, describing it as a "very proud day" for his family. Beckham credited his humble upbringing and early dreams of becoming a professional footballer for driving him throughout his career. He also expressed gratitude towards the monarchy, citing its importance in his family's history.
Throughout his illustrious playing career, Beckham won 19 major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and England. His international record includes 115 appearances for England and 59 as captain. A goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 2005, Beckham has established the 7 Fund to support vulnerable children worldwide.
Beckham's philanthropic work extends beyond his football career, with him serving as an ambassador for the King's Foundation educational charity. Speaking about his charitable endeavours, he attributed his success to building a reputation and respect through his sporting achievements. He highlighted the power of influential voices in driving positive change and expressed his dedication to using his platform to make a difference.
Beckham's knighthood marks an enduring legacy for one of England's most beloved footballers, solidifying his status as a national hero and respected figure in British society.
Beckham's wife, Victoria, aka Lady Beckham, joined him at the ceremony, marking an official change in their status. The couple's decision to take on new titles reflects their enduring commitment to public life and charitable work.
The football star himself spoke about the honour, describing it as a "very proud day" for his family. Beckham credited his humble upbringing and early dreams of becoming a professional footballer for driving him throughout his career. He also expressed gratitude towards the monarchy, citing its importance in his family's history.
Throughout his illustrious playing career, Beckham won 19 major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and England. His international record includes 115 appearances for England and 59 as captain. A goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 2005, Beckham has established the 7 Fund to support vulnerable children worldwide.
Beckham's philanthropic work extends beyond his football career, with him serving as an ambassador for the King's Foundation educational charity. Speaking about his charitable endeavours, he attributed his success to building a reputation and respect through his sporting achievements. He highlighted the power of influential voices in driving positive change and expressed his dedication to using his platform to make a difference.
Beckham's knighthood marks an enduring legacy for one of England's most beloved footballers, solidifying his status as a national hero and respected figure in British society.
he deserves it! 50 years of hard work and dedication to his craft is amazing. i can only imagine how proud his family must be 
victoria looking all fancy as lady beckham too 
meanwhile, the 7 fund he founded for vulnerable children worldwide? that's some serious humanitarian vibes 
david becks is truly a legend in every sense of the word 
I think its really cool that David Beckham is getting this honor for all the good work he's done off the pitch too. Like, yeah he's an amazing footballer but its awesome to see him giving back to the community through his charity work 
115 caps for England is a huge achievement and I'm sure it must mean everything to him, especially after working hard since he was a young lad 
. He's really set an example for others in the sports world to use their fame for good too 
. Interesting how he uses his platform to make a difference, especially with the 7 Fund supporting vulnerable children worldwide 
seriously though Beckham's been grinding for years and it's awesome to see him get the recognition he deserves. 19 trophies ain't bad either 
115 caps for England? that's some serious dedication, fam 
. I mean, it feels like just another way to give him even more power and influence, you know? Like, does it really make that big of a difference or was it just about giving him a fancy title to hang on his wall? Plus, 19 major trophies sounds pretty over-the-top if you ask me... he was only decent 
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Beckham's knighthood is defo a well-deserved award 
! I mean, the dude's been giving back to charity and his community for ages 
. His story's so inspiring - from humble beginnings to becoming a global sports icon 
. And you know what really gets me? He still uses his platform to make a difference 
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! David Beckham must be thinking, "You know what? I'm not done with this whole 'being awesome at football' thing yet... and also getting married to a Spice Girl 
". But seriously, congrats to him and Victoria on taking their new titles. It's always cool to see people from humble beginnings become legends in the game 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to be knighted by King Charles? It's like having an extra credit point for being a good sport 
! i'm so happy he got knighted 
I'm so down with him taking on that new title thingy with Victoria, it's all about them giving back to the community, you know? their charity work is fire 
and it's dope that they're using their platform for good. his speech about humility and building respect through hard work is like, totally inspiring 
of David Beckham getting knighted at Windsor Castle and honestly it was so cool to see him get that honor lol 50 years old is still pretty young for a knight 
i think its awesome how he still uses his platform to give back to the community and help those in need 
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From being just another young lad with a dream to becoming a global icon in football & charity work... he's truly inspiring! 
! he truly deserves this recognition for all the amazing work he's done not just on the pitch but also off it 