Sir David Beckham — Football legend granted knighthood
David Beckham knighted (photo: Getty Images)
Legendary English footballer David Beckham was knighted on November 4 at Windsor Castle. King Charles III personally presented him with the honorary award. Sky News reported on the athlete's knighting ceremony and who supported him that day.
Beckham received his knighthood
The footballer was honored with the title for his outstanding achievements in sports and charity. During the ceremony, he and the King of Great Britain had a brief but warm conversation.
Beckham later admitted that he cried when he first learned he would receive the honorary title.
"It's such a big moment for our family and it's so special," he said.
At the same time, the athlete joked that he wouldn't mind if his children now called him "Sir."
"I'm very proud to have such a special honour given to me. I grew up in a very humble background in the East End of London; always wanted to be a professional footballer; and then I'm stood here at Windsor Castle with the most important monarchy in the world," he told reporters.
David Beckham's look at the knighting ceremony
Beckham arrived at the ceremony accompanied by his wife Victoria, who designed his suit especially for the occasion, as well as his parents, Ted and Sandra.
Victoria chose an elegant black dress from her own brand, while David looked impeccable in a classic ensemble with a touch of British refinement.
David and Victoria (photo: Getty Images)
It is known that Beckham had already been included in the King's Birthday Honours list this June.
Brief biography of David Beckham
He had a passion for football from an early age. In 1993, he signed a contract with Manchester United. He won the English Premier League six times, the FA Cup twice, and was part of the legendary 1999 treble team when the club triumphed in the Champions League.
He later continued his career at Real Madrid, where he played alongside Zidane and Ronaldo, and in 2007 won the Spanish championship title.
Beckham spent his final years in football in the United States, playing for LA Galaxy, where he became a true ambassador of the game. He ended his career in 2013 with Paris Saint-Germain, winning the French league title.
For the England national team, he made 115 appearances, 58 of them as captain. He gave fans many unforgettable moments, including the iconic goal against Greece that sent England to the 2002 World Cup.
After retiring from football, Beckham became actively involved in charity work. He serves as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and leads initiatives supporting children and youth around the world.
Earlier, we revealed how David Beckham maintains his youthful appearance.
