Overview
- King Charles III conferred the knighthood in a Windsor Castle investiture where Beckham knelt and received a ceremonial sword tap before a handshake.
- The ceremony formalized a June announcement, and he is now officially styled Sir David Beckham as a Knight Bachelor.
- Beckham called it an emotional, proud moment for his family in on-record remarks to Sky News.
- Victoria Beckham and his parents were present, and Victoria may use the courtesy title Lady Beckham.
- The award cites contributions to sport and philanthropy, including UNICEF work, while separate tabloid reports noted the absence of eldest son Brooklyn.