David Beckham knighted as King Charles honours former Manchester United and England star at Windsor Castle

04.11.2025, 14:31 skysports.com

David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle for services to sport and charity.

The 50-year-old former Manchester United midfielder and England captain was formally honoured during a ceremony on Tuesday after receiving the distinction in the King's Birthday Honours this summer.

Sir David's wife Victoria, the Spice Girl turned fashion designer, joined him at the ceremony, and is now known as Lady Beckham.

"It's a very proud day for us as a family," said the football star, who has described himself as a "huge royalist".

Beckham began his football career at Manchester United, where he made 394 appearances and scored 85 goals, before going on to play for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

He made 115 appearances for England, the third-highest of any senior men's player, and captained his country 59 times.

Beckham has been a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 2005, and he also established the 7 Fund aimed at helping vulnerable children around the world.

He was last year named an ambassador for the King's Foundation, an educational charity established by Charles in 1990.

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