Sir David Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle
The football icon has shared a close bond with the royals for yearsKing Charles has knighted Sir David Beckham in an investiture at Windsor Castle today.
In June, it was announced that the football icon, 50, would receive a knighthood in King Charles’ birthday honours list for 2025.
On Tuesday, David received the honour for services to sport and charity. He was dressed to the nines in a morning suit, reportedly designed by his wife Victoria for the occasion.
David Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle
The former England captain admitted: “I couldn’t be prouder. People know how patriotic I am – I love my country.
“I’ve always said how important the monarchy is to my family.”
David added: “I’m lucky enough to have travelled around the world and all people want to talk to me about is our monarchy. It makes me proud.”
David was joined by his wife, Victoria, and his mother, Sandra, as he received the honour.
The Beckhams have a close relationship with the royal family, and David received an OBE in 2003.
The late Queen Elizabeth II awarded David the honour.
David said of his knighthood honour 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.
I’ve always said how important the monarchy is to my family.
“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.”
As well as his legendary football career, David has also made extensive charitable contributions.
David’s role supporting King Charles
He has also supported the royal family, becoming an ambassador for The King’s Foundation in 2024.
The King’s Foundation was launched by Charles when he was Prince of Wales in 1990.
Of his role as ambassador, David said: “I’m excited to be working with The King’s Foundation and to have the opportunity to help raise awareness of the charity’s work. I’ve always been keen to help young people to expand their horizons. I’m particularly looking forward to supporting the Foundation’s education programmes and its efforts to ensure young people have greater access to nature.
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“Having developed a love for the countryside I’m also on a personal mission to learn more about rural skills which is so central to the Foundation’s work.
“It was inspiring to hear from The King about the work of His Majesty’s Foundation during my recent visit to Highgrove Gardens – and compare beekeeping tips!”
David has also expressed his support for Prince William, the new Prince of Wales.
He said in an interview: “Whenever the Prince of Wales sends me a message and says, ‘I need you to do this or be there’, it’s always a yes.”
Big congrats, David!
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