Overview
- Beckham knelt as the King touched his shoulders with a sword in the traditional ceremony, which the Royal Family confirmed in an official post.
- His elevation follows inclusion in the June King's Birthday Honours and builds on an OBE awarded in 2003.
- Beckham, 50, described the investiture as his proudest moment after a career that included 115 England caps and club spells with Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint‑Germain.
- The citation for services to sport and charity reflects long-term work with UNICEF, anti‑malaria campaigns and support for London’s successful 2012 Olympic bid.
- Victoria Beckham attended with his parents, is now styled Lady Victoria by tradition and designed the bespoke morning suit he wore for the investiture.