Arise, Sir David Beckham: Beckham Knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle Ceremony
The football icon received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The ex-national team leader, 50, was among those accepting honours for his contributions to athletics and philanthropy. In recent months, he stated he was “immensely proud” of being recognised in the King’s birthday honours.
Soccer Achievements
The player made his Premier League debut for the Red Devils in 1995 and was a key member that earned a dramatic Champions League final victory in the late nineties when they beat Bayern Munich with last-minute strikes.
Overall, he netted 85 goals and collected honours including multiple English championships and two FA Cups as a footballer, before retiring from the sport in the past decade. Alongside his football career, he has backed a number of charity causes, including acting as a goodwill ambassador for global aid group the United Nations Children's Fund since the mid-2000s.
David Beckham, with his wife Victoria, after receiving his knighthood at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Philanthropy and Beyond
Last year, Beckham, who has referred to himself as a “devoted monarchist”, was appointed an ambassador for the royal educational charity, an educational charity founded by the King in 1990. In the late nineties he was declared most stylish man of the year by a leading publication and he has modelled for companies such as H&M, Armani, and Boss.
Beckham tied the knot with Victoria in 1999 and the couple have four children together – their eldest, the second son, Cruz, and their daughter.
