Rise, Sir David Beckham: Beckham Knighted by King Charles at Royal Windsor Ceremony
The football icon received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The former England captain, 50, was among those receiving awards for his services to athletics and philanthropy. In recent months, he expressed he was “extremely honored” of being recognised in the King’s birthday honours.
Football Career Highlights
Beckham first appeared in England's top division for Manchester United in the mid-nineties and was a key member that earned a dramatic European Cup win in 1999 when they defeated the German giants with last-minute strikes.
In total, he netted eighty-five scores and collected honours including multiple English championships and two FA Cups as a soccer professional, before ending his playing career in 2013. Alongside his football career, he has supported a variety of philanthropic initiatives, including serving as a goodwill ambassador for humanitarian aid organisation the United Nations Children's Fund 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 established by the monarch in 1990. In 1998 he was declared most stylish man of the year by GQ magazine and he has posed for brands like the fashion retailer, Armani, and Boss.
Beckham married his wife Victoria in 1999 and the pair have a family of four kids together – Brooklyn, the second son, Cruz, and Harper.
