Arise, Sir David: Beckham Knighted by the Monarch at Royal Windsor Ceremony
The football icon received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on the weekday. The former England captain, 50, was among those receiving awards for his services to athletics and charity. In recent months, he expressed he was “extremely honored” of being acknowledged in the King’s birthday honours.
Football Career Highlights
Beckham first appeared in England's top division for the Red Devils in the mid-nineties and was part of the team that earned a dramatic Champions League final victory in 1999 when they defeated the German giants with last-minute strikes.
Overall, he netted eighty-five scores and collected honours including multiple English championships and domestic cup wins as a footballer, before ending his playing career in 2013. In addition to his sports endeavors, he has supported a number of charity causes, including serving as a charitable representative for global aid group Unicef since 2005.
David Beckham, accompanied by his spouse, after receiving his knighthood at an investiture ceremony at the royal venue.
Charitable and Other Roles
In the previous year, the sports star, who has described himself as a “devoted monarchist”, was named an official representative for the King’s Foundation, an educational charity founded by the King in 1990. In 1998 he was declared most stylish man of the year by a leading publication and he has posed for brands like the fashion retailer, the Italian designer, and Boss.
David tied the knot with Victoria in the turn of the millennium and the pair have four children together – their eldest, the second son, the third child, and their daughter.
