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King Charles Knights David Beckham at Windsor Castle

The appointment honors a standout football career alongside long-running charitable service.

Overview

  • Beckham received the title as a Knight Bachelor in a November 4 ceremony, with Victoria Beckham and his parents attending at Windsor.
  • The distinction confers the style Sir David Beckham, while his wife is styled Lady Victoria by courtesy under honours protocol.
  • Beckham called it a proud, emotional milestone, referencing his East London roots and decades of work with causes including UNICEF and the King's Foundation.
  • He wore a bespoke cutaway designed by Victoria Beckham and inspired by archival looks of King Charles, which the monarch complimented.
  • The family marked the occasion with a private dinner at Gordon Ramsay’s Chelsea restaurant; eldest son Brooklyn was not present at the ceremony or the celebration.