Arise, Sir David Beckham: Football Legend Honoured by King Charles at Windsor Castle Ceremony
The football icon received a knighthood at the historic royal residence on the weekday. The former England captain, 50, was one of the individuals accepting honours for his services to sport and charity. Earlier this year, he stated he was “extremely honored” of being recognised in the King’s birthday honours.
Soccer Achievements
Beckham first appeared in England's top division for the Red Devils in the mid-nineties and was part of the team that secured a thrilling European Cup win in the late nineties when they defeated the German giants with last-minute strikes.
In total, he netted eighty-five scores and collected honours including six Premier League titles and two FA Cups as a footballer, before retiring from the sport in the past decade. In addition to his sports endeavors, he has backed a variety of philanthropic initiatives, including acting as a charitable representative for humanitarian aid organisation the United Nations Children's Fund since 2005.
The celebrated athlete, with his wife Victoria, after receiving his knighthood at an investiture ceremony at the royal venue.
Philanthropy and Beyond
Last year, the sports star, who has referred to himself as a “devoted monarchist”, was appointed an ambassador for the royal educational charity, an non-profit organization established by the King in the early nineties. In the late nineties he was named top fashion icon by GQ magazine and he has posed for companies such as the fashion retailer, Armani, and the luxury label.
David married his wife Victoria in the turn of the millennium and the pair have a family of four kids together – their eldest, the second son, the third child, and their daughter.
