Overview

• According to multiple media reports, Beckham’s name will feature on King Charles III’s birthday honours list due June 14, though no official announcement has been made.
• Beckham received an OBE in 2003 from Queen Elizabeth II for his services to football, marking the first royal honour of his career.
• He has served since last year as an ambassador for the King’s Foundation and frequently appears at royal events, reflecting his close ties to the monarchy.
• If knighted, he would become Sir David Beckham and his wife Victoria would take on the courtesy title Lady Victoria Beckham.
• The potential accolade has been anticipated for years, with politicians, former teammates and fans campaigning for his elevation to knighthood.