Overview

• Beckham received a knighthood from King Charles III on June 13 for services to sport and charity, officially styling him Sir David Beckham and making Victoria Beckham Lady Beckham.
• His playing career includes 115 England caps, a 1999 treble with Manchester United and league titles in England, Spain, France and the United States.
• Beckham’s charitable work has been central to the honour, reflecting his ambassadorship roles with UNICEF since 2005 and The King’s Foundation since 2024.
• He was previously awarded an OBE in 2003 and had his knighthood nomination delayed over an alleged tax avoidance issue that was later cleared.
• The 2025 King’s Birthday Honours also featured new knights Gary Oldman and Roger Daltrey and MBE recognition for teenage darts star Luke Littler.