Arise, Sir David Beckham: Beckham Knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle Investiture

David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The former England captain, fifty, was among those accepting honours for his services to athletics and charity. Earlier this year, he stated he was “immensely proud” of being recognised in the King’s birthday honours.

Football Career Highlights

Beckham first appeared in England's top division for Manchester United in the mid-nineties and was a key member that earned a thrilling Champions League final victory in 1999 when they beat Bayern Munich with last-minute strikes.

Overall, he scored eighty-five scores and garnered accolades including multiple English championships and two FA Cups as a soccer professional, before ending his playing career in 2013. In addition to his sports endeavors, he has backed a variety of philanthropic initiatives, including serving as a charitable representative for global aid group the United Nations Children's Fund since the mid-2000s.

David Beckham, with his wife Victoria, after being knighted at an honors event at the royal venue.

Philanthropy and Beyond

Last year, the sports star, who has described himself as a “huge royalist”, was named an official representative for the royal educational charity, an educational charity established by the monarch in 1990. In 1998 he was named top fashion icon by a leading publication and he has modelled for brands like the fashion retailer, Armani, and the luxury label.

Beckham married his wife Victoria in the turn of the millennium and the couple have four children together – Brooklyn, the second son, the third child, and their daughter.