Overview
- The former England captain received the accolade for services to sport and charity during an investiture at Windsor Castle.
- He attended with wife Victoria, his parents, and three of his children — Romeo, Cruz, and Harper — while eldest son Brooklyn was absent and has remained publicly silent, with reported tensions unconfirmed.
- Beckham described the day as “more emotion than nerves” and said it was a moment his family could be proud of.
- In a message on Instagram, he called his children “our greatest joy in life” and paid tribute to Victoria for her support.
- He said his philanthropic work will continue, citing long-standing roles with UNICEF and The King’s Foundation, and a lip-reading expert reported the King expressed pride as Beckham indicated plans to write a book.