King Charles III knighted David Beckham
For his services to British society
Former England captain and now avid gardener David Beckham has been awarded a knighthood for his contribution to football and his dedicated service to British society. From now on, he is officially known as Sir David, while his wife is addressed as Lady Victoria.
The legendary athlete has never hidden his admiration for the monarchy and has openly expressed his support for the royal family over the years.
«People know how patriotic I am – I love my country. I’ve always said how important the monarchy is to my family. I’ve been fortunate to travel the world, and wherever I go, people want to talk to me about our monarchy. And I’m proud of that», said the footballer.
Beckham emphasized that he valued the recognition not only of his sporting achievements but also of his long-standing charitable work. Since 2005, he has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has supported numerous humanitarian projects.
For the formal ceremony at Windsor Castle, David arrived wearing a suit designed by Victoria Beckham. The charcoal three-piece suit marked the debut piece of the brand’s menswear line, created by his wife, who in 2017 was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to fashion.
According to Beckham, it was his idea for Victoria to create a special outfit for him. She drew inspiration from archival photographs of the young Charles III, whom the athlete calls «the most elegant man of his time».
«The King was very impressed with my suit», Sir David added with a smile.
Photo: Instagram @victoriabeckham, @davidbeckham
