Former footballer receives knighthood in ceremony held in Prince William’s absence
David Beckham has finally received one of the highest honours in the country — a knighthood — during a ceremony at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles.
According to The Sun, the former England captain’s name appeared on the King’s Birthday Honours list earlier this year, recognising both his remarkable career in sport and his charitable contributions.
Beckham, 50, expressed deep gratitude when the news first broke in June. “Growing up in East London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British, I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour,” he said at the time.
He described representing his country as the “greatest privilege” of his life and added, “I’m so lucky to be able to do the work that I do, and I’m grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment. It will take a little while for the news to sink in, but I’m immensely proud, and it’s such an emotional moment for me to share with my family.”
Beckham has long maintained a warm relationship with the royal family, particularly King Charles and the Prince of Wales. However, with Prince William currently in Brazil for the annual Earthshot Prize Awards, the honour was personally bestowed by the King himself.
