Overview

• The King’s Birthday Honours list, announced next week, will elevate Beckham to Sir David and grant Victoria Beckham the courtesy title Lady Beckham.
• The award recognises his football career, spanning 115 England caps, captaincy roles and top-flight spells with Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, alongside his extensive charitable work.
• His knighthood bid was delayed over an alleged tax avoidance scheme but was cleared by HMRC in 2021, removing the final barrier to the honour.
• The announcement follows a public exchange with King Charles III at the Chelsea Flower Show, where the monarch hinted at the impending elevation.
• Beckham has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005 and was named an ambassador for The King’s Foundation in 2024, supporting education and environmental programmes.