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Former England football captain David Beckham received his knighthood from King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, describing it as his “proudest moment.”
The 50-year-old football star, who represented England 115 times and played for some of the most prestigious clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid, was honoured for his contributions to sport and philanthropy.
Beckham said that it was “quite a moment” for a boy from East London to be “here at Windsor Castle, being honoured by His Majesty the King, the most significant and respected institution in the world.”
Known for his fashion sense, Beckham donned a grey suit designed by his wife Victoria, a pop star turned fashion designer. She joined him at the ceremony in Windsor, along with his parents, Ted and Sandra.
Since the announcement of his knighthood in June, Beckham has been referred to as “Sir David,” while Victoria has earned the title of “Lady Beckham.”
When asked whether he had the opportunity to speak with Charles during the ceremony, Beckham said the King seemed “quite impressed with my suit.”
Beckham said that receiving this honour was especially meaningful to him as he has “always been a huge fan of the monarchy.”
The knighthood represents the culmination of years of dedicated efforts by Beckham to move beyond football and establish himself as a global icon in the realms of sport, fashion, and business.
He was thought to be close to receiving a knighthood after playing a pivotal role in securing London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.
However, UK authorities flagged his nomination due to his connection with an alleged tax avoidance scheme, according to past reports. He was later cleared of any wrongdoing.
