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Introducing Sir David Beckham.

The soccer star, 50, officially received his knighthood from King Charles III, 76, at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

David, a longtime friend of the royal family, was honored in the Investiture ceremony for his “services to sport and charity.”


  David Beckham is made a knight by King Charles III during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. AP David Beckham is made a knight by King Charles III during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle. AP

  David Beckham knighted by King Charles on Tuesday, Nov. 4. AP David Beckham knighted by King Charles on Tuesday, Nov. 4. AP

  King Charles and David Beckham at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England. AP King Charles and David Beckham at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England. AP

He was supported by his wife, Victoria Beckham, and his parents, Ted Beckham and Sandra West.

Victoria, 51, will now be known as Lady Beckham.

Three of David’s children, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14, also supported him on the big day. Eldest son Brooklyn, 26, was noticeably absent amid ongoing family feud rumors.


  David Beckham poses with Victoria Beckham with his medal after receiving his knighthood. POOL/AFP via Getty Images David Beckham poses with Victoria Beckham with his medal after receiving his knighthood. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

  David Beckham with his wife and his parents at Windsor Castle on Nov. 4. ZUMAPRESS.com David Beckham with his wife and his parents at Windsor Castle on Nov. 4. ZUMAPRESS.com

After the ceremony, David said that he “couldn’t be prouder” about his new title, according to BBC.

“People know how patriotic I am – I love my country,” the retired athlete stated. “I’ve always said how important the monarchy is to my family.”

“I’m lucky enough to have travelled around the world and all people want to talk to me about is our monarchy,” he added. “It makes me proud.”


  David Beckham poses with his medal after being appointed as a knight by King Charles III. POOL/AFP via Getty Images David Beckham poses with his medal after being appointed as a knight by King Charles III. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

  David Beckham holding his medal from his knighthood ceremony. Getty Images David Beckham holding his medal from his knighthood ceremony. Getty Images

  David and Victoria Beckham with Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14, at the soccer player’s knighthood ceremony. romeobeckham/Instagram David and Victoria Beckham with Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14, at the soccer player’s knighthood ceremony. romeobeckham/Instagram

David also revealed that Victoria designed his suit for the ceremony.

“[King Charles] was quite impressed with my suit,” David said, per BBC. “He’s the most elegantly dressed man that I know, so he inspired quite a few of my looks over the years and he definitely inspired this look.”

“I looked at old pictures of him when he was quite young in morning suits and I was like, ‘Okay, that’s what I want to wear’ — so I gave it to my wife and she did it,” the father of four shared.

Victoria shared a tribute on Instagram to David with photos from the ceremony, writing, “David, from the moment I met you 28 years ago, you’ve always been so proud to represent your country. Whether on or off the pitch, no one loves England or respects our Royal Family more, so to see you honoured by The King today is something I’ll forever cherish.””


  David Beckham joined by his family at his knighthood ceremony at Windsor Castle. POOL/AFP via Getty Images David Beckham joined by his family at his knighthood ceremony at Windsor Castle. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

“You’ve achieved so much, and yet you’re still the same kind, humble, hardworking man I met nearly 30 years ago, as well as the most amazing husband and father,” she added. “I’ve never felt prouder than I do today. Sir @davidbeckham, we all love you so much xxx

It was confirmed in June that David would receive his knighthood, over ten years after he was first put forward for a nomination in 2011.

Victoria celebrated her husband’s new honor over the summer with a heartfelt Instagram tribute.

“You’ve always been my knight in shining armour, but now it’s official. Sir @davidbeckham!!!” the former Spice Girl wrote. “What an honour, I couldn’t be prouder of you. Your dedication to the things that matter most — your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family — has never wavered.”


  King Charles, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham during a dinner at Highgrove House on Feb. 7, 2025. Getty Images King Charles, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham during a dinner at Highgrove House on Feb. 7, 2025. Getty Images

  Prince Charles and David Beckham at the “Our Planet” premiere at the Natural History Museum in April 2019. Getty Images Prince Charles and David Beckham at the “Our Planet” premiere at the Natural History Museum in April 2019. Getty Images

“The way you’ve touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us everyday,” Victoria added. “But above all else, I’m so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much xxxx.”

Tuesday’s spectacle comes after Beckham appeared to get snubbed for a knighthood years earlier. In 2017, alleged emails — dated around 2013 and 2014 — from Beckham to his representative leaked. The United Manchester star allegedly called the honors committee “unappreciative” and claimed he didn’t actually “care about being knighted.”

The former athlete’s rep previously slammed the reports, accusing them of being “misleading and based on manipulated” content, per The Mirror. “This story is based on outdated material taken out of context from hacked and doctored private emails from a third-party server and gives a deliberately inaccurate picture.”

Throughout his soccer career, David played for Manchester United and accumulated 115 appearances for England, including 59 as the team captain.


  Victoria and David Beckham meet Prince Charles in 2000. Getty Images Victoria and David Beckham meet Prince Charles in 2000. Getty Images


  David Beckham greets King Charles at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London in May 2025. Getty Images David Beckham greets King Charles at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London in May 2025. Getty Images

He previously received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) title for services to football, which he was presented by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2003.

David was a longtime fan of the late Queen. After her death in 2022, he lined up at Westminster Hall to view her coffin, telling BBC that he waited just over 12 hours.

“We all want to be here together and experience and celebrate the amazing life of our queen,” David told reporters at the time. “I think that something like this today here together is meant to be shared.”

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