Arise, Sir David Beckham: Beckham Knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle Ceremony
David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on the weekday. The ex-national team leader, 50, was among those receiving awards for his services to athletics and charity. In recent months, he expressed he was “extremely honored” of being recognised in the monarch's annual honors list.
Soccer Achievements
The player made his Premier League debut for Manchester United in 1995 and was a key member that earned a dramatic European Cup win in 1999 when they defeated the German giants with two late goals.
Overall, he netted eighty-five scores and collected honours including six Premier League titles and domestic cup wins as a soccer professional, before ending his playing career in the past decade. 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, with his wife Victoria, after receiving his knighthood at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Philanthropy and Beyond
In the previous year, Beckham, who has referred to himself as a “huge royalist”, was named an ambassador for the royal educational charity, an educational charity established by the monarch in 1990. In 1998 he was named top fashion icon by a leading publication and he has modelled for brands like the fashion retailer, the Italian designer, and the luxury label.
Beckham tied the knot with Victoria in the turn of the millennium and the pair have four children together – their eldest, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
