The football legend was knighted.
Tuesday was David Beckham’s big day. AOP
English ex-footballer David Beckham is now officially Sir David Beckham.
Beckham received the prestigious title of Sir on Tuesday when he was knighted by King Charles. The 50-year-old Beckham had been waiting for a significant day to arrive for a long time.
– I couldn’t be prouder. Everyone knows how patriotic I am. I love my country. The monarchy is also very important to my family, he said the BBC by.
Proof of that was seen, for example, in 2022, when Queen Elizabeth died. Beckham reportedly waited in line among the regulars for 12 hours before he was able to say goodbye to the Queen at the coffin.
At the ceremony held in Berkshire, Beckham represented in a dark gray three-piece suit. His wife was also there Victoria Beckham.
– The king was impressed by my suit, Beckham said and said that he has always appreciated King Charles’s sense of style.
The football star, known as a global citizen, currently owns Inter Miami, which plays in the North American MLS.
Especially remembered for Manchester United, Beckham played 115 international matches in England’s shirt.