David Beckham was awarded a knighthood on Tuesday at Windsor Castle. The former England captain, who is 50 years old, was among the recipients recognized for their contribution to sport and humanitarian work. Earlier this year, he stated that he was “immensely proud” to be recognized as part of the King’s Birthday Honours.
“I’ve always said how important the monarchy is to my family. I’ve been fortunate to travel all over the world, and people most often want to talk to me about our monarchy. That makes me proud.”
Beckham made his Premier League debut for Manchester United in 1995 and was part of the team that won the Champions League in 1999 in a dramatic final against Bayern Munich, achieving victory with two late goals.
During his career, he scored 85 goals and won numerous trophies, including six Premier League titles and two FA Cups, before retiring from professional football in 2013. In addition to his sports career, Beckham has actively supported numerous humanitarian projects and has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005.
In 2024, Beckham became an ambassador of The King’s Foundation, supporting King Charles’s education program and efforts to help young people gain a better understanding of nature.
He is a part-owner of the club Salford City, which competes in League Two, together with his former Manchester United and England teammate Gary Neville, and is also a co-owner of the MLS team Inter Miami.
