Arise, Sir David: Beckham Knighted by King Charles at Royal Windsor Investiture
The football icon 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 “extremely honored” of being recognised in the King’s birthday honours.
Soccer Achievements
The player made his Premier League debut for the Red Devils in 1995 and was a key member that secured a thrilling Champions League final victory in 1999 when they defeated the German giants with two late goals.
Overall, he scored eighty-five scores and collected honours including six Premier League titles and two FA Cups as a footballer, before ending his playing career in the past decade. In addition to his sports endeavors, he has supported a variety of philanthropic initiatives, including acting as a charitable representative for humanitarian aid organisation Unicef since the mid-2000s.
The celebrated athlete, with his wife Victoria, after receiving his knighthood at an investiture ceremony at the royal venue.
Charitable and Other Roles
Last year, the sports star, who has referred to himself as a “devoted monarchist”, was named an ambassador for the King’s Foundation, an non-profit organization founded by the King in 1990. In the late nineties he was named most stylish man of the year by a leading publication and he has posed for brands like H&M, Armani, and the luxury label.
David married his wife Victoria in the turn of the millennium and the pair have four children together – their eldest, the second son, Cruz, and Harper.
