Arise, Sir David Beckham: Football Legend Honoured by the Monarch at Windsor Castle Ceremony
The football icon was bestowed with a knighthood at the historic royal residence on the weekday. The former England captain, 50, was one of the individuals accepting honours for his services to sport and philanthropy. Earlier this year, he expressed he was “immensely proud” of being acknowledged in the monarch's annual honors list.
Soccer Achievements
Beckham first appeared in England's top division for the Red Devils in 1995 and was part of the team that earned a thrilling European Cup win in the late nineties when they beat the German giants with last-minute strikes.
In total, he scored eighty-five scores and collected honours including multiple English championships and two FA Cups as a soccer professional, before ending his playing career in 2013. Alongside his football career, he has supported a variety of philanthropic initiatives, including acting as a charitable representative for humanitarian aid organisation the United Nations Children's Fund since the mid-2000s.
The celebrated athlete, accompanied by his spouse, after receiving his knighthood at an honors event at the royal venue.
Philanthropy and Beyond
Last year, Beckham, who has described himself as a “devoted monarchist”, was appointed an official representative for the royal educational charity, an non-profit organization established by the monarch in 1990. In 1998 he was declared top fashion icon by GQ magazine and he has modelled for brands like H&M, Armani, and Boss.
Beckham married his wife Victoria in 1999 and the pair have a family of four kids together – Brooklyn, the second son, Cruz, and Harper.
