Arise, Sir David: Beckham Knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle Investiture

The football icon was bestowed with a knighthood at the historic royal residence on the weekday. The ex-national team leader, 50, was one of the individuals accepting honours for his services to sport and philanthropy. Earlier this year, he stated he was “immensely proud” of being recognised in the monarch's annual honors list.

Soccer Achievements

Beckham made his Premier League debut for the Red Devils in 1995 and was part of the team that secured a dramatic Champions League final victory in the late nineties when they beat Bayern Munich with two late goals.

Overall, he netted eighty-five scores and garnered accolades including multiple English championships and two FA Cups as a footballer, before ending his playing career in 2013. In addition to his sports endeavors, he has supported a variety of philanthropic initiatives, including serving as a charitable representative for global aid group the United Nations Children's Fund since 2005.

The celebrated athlete, accompanied by his spouse, after receiving his knighthood at an honors event at the royal venue.

Charitable and Other Roles

In the previous year, the sports star, who has referred to himself as a “devoted monarchist”, was appointed an official representative for the King’s Foundation, an non-profit organization established by the monarch in the early nineties. In 1998 he was named top fashion icon by GQ magazine and he has posed for brands like H&M, Armani, and the luxury label.

Beckham tied the knot with Victoria in 1999 and the pair have a family of four kids together – their eldest, Romeo, the third child, and Harper.