Arise, Sir David Beckham: Football Legend Honoured by King Charles at Windsor Castle Investiture
David Beckham received a knighthood at the historic royal residence on Tuesday. The ex-national team leader, 50, was one of the individuals accepting honours for his services to sport and philanthropy. In recent months, he stated he was “immensely proud” of being recognised in the King’s birthday honours.
Soccer Achievements
Beckham first appeared in England's top division for Manchester United in 1995 and was part of the team that secured a thrilling European Cup win in 1999 when they defeated Bayern Munich with last-minute strikes.
Overall, he scored eighty-five scores and garnered accolades including multiple English championships and domestic cup wins as a soccer professional, before retiring from the sport in the past decade. In addition to his sports endeavors, he has backed a number of charity causes, including serving as a charitable representative for global aid group the United Nations Children's Fund since the mid-2000s.
The celebrated athlete, with his wife Victoria, after receiving his knighthood at an honors event at Windsor Castle.
Charitable and Other Roles
Last year, the sports star, who has described himself as a “devoted monarchist”, was appointed an official representative for the royal educational charity, an educational charity founded by the King in the early nineties. In 1998 he was named most stylish man of the year by a leading publication and he has modelled for brands like the fashion retailer, Armani, and the luxury label.
Beckham tied the knot with Victoria in 1999 and the couple have four children together – their eldest, the second son, the third child, and their daughter.
