Overview

• The King’s Birthday Honours list is due to be published next Friday, at which time Beckham will formally receive the title Sir David.
• The knighthood recognises his extensive charity work, particularly initiatives supporting disadvantaged youth across the UK.
• He was named ambassador to King Charles III’s foundation in June 2024, underscoring his ongoing partnership with the monarch’s charitable endeavours.
• Beckham previously earned an OBE in 2003 for services to football and was considered for a knighthood in 2014 before tax-related objections prevented the honour.
• He and his wife, Victoria, were guests at the weddings of Prince William in 2011 and Prince Harry in 2018, and their shared passion for horticulture was evident during a recent Chelsea Flower Show encounter with the king.