David Beckham was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Tuesday in recognition of his contributions to football, British society, and charitable endeavors. The 50-year-old former England captain described the ceremony as his “proudest moment.”
David Beckham attended the investiture ceremony accompanied by his wife, Victoria Beckham, and his parents, Ted and Sandra. He wore a tailored three-piece grey suit designed by Victoria, a detail that apparently caught the King’s attention during their exchange.
East End Roots to Royal Recognition
“It’s quite a moment for a boy from the East End of London to be here at Windsor Castle, being honoured by His Majesty the King, the most important and the most respected institution in the world,” Beckham said. “This is without doubt my proudest moment.”
The footballer emphasized that the knighthood held greater personal significance than his sporting achievements. “I’ve been lucky to have won things in my career and done things, and played for my country and captained my country, but, without doubt, this is the moment that makes me very proud,” he stated.
David Beckham Philanthropy Takes Center Stage
David Beckham particularly valued the recognition of his charitable work. “For a number of reasons – not just my career, not just for the sport, but to get it for the philanthropic work I do, that’s so important to me,” he explained. “My charity work has always been work that I don’t have to do. I do it because I love doing it, I do it because I make a difference and we make change.”
Distinguished Career Achievements
Beckham’s professional career includes six Premier League titles with Manchester United, two FA Cups, and the 1999 UEFA Champions League. He made his United debut at 17 in 1992 and later played for Real Madrid, winning La Liga before moving to the United States.
Internationally, David Beckham earned 115 England caps following his debut on September 1, 1996, serving as captain for six years. The honor was announced in June, granting him the title “Sir David” while Victoria became “Lady Beckham.”
