Former England captain, Sir David Beckham, will receive a knighthood on Tuesday at Windsor Castle as part of the honors acceptance ceremony.
The 50-year-old football icon is being recognized for his significant contributions to both sport and charity.
Earlier this year, Sir David expressed his “immense pride” in being honored in the King’s Birthday Honours.
During his career, Beckham earned 115 caps for England, serving as captain in 59 matches, making him one of the most capped players in the nation’s history.
He secured six Premier League titles with Manchester United, where he began his professional journey.
Post-Manchester United, Beckham had successful stints with Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan before retiring in 2013.
Currently, he is the president and co-owner of the MLS team Inter Miami, where he played a key role in signing Lionel Messi. Additionally, he co-owns Salford City, a club competing in League Two.
In parallel with his football career, Beckham has been a staunch supporter of various charitable causes. He has served as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 2005.
Last year, Sir David, a self-proclaimed “huge royalist,” was named an ambassador for the King’s Foundation, an educational charity founded by the King in 1990.
Known for his fashion sense, he was awarded the title of most stylish man of the year by GQ magazine in 1998 and has modeled for several high-profile brands, including H&M, Armani, and Boss.
Sir David married Victoria in 1999, and they have four children together: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. Other notable figures being honored on Tuesday include Nobel Prize-winning author Sir Kazuo Ishiguro and West End star Dame Elaine Paige.
The complete King’s Birthday Honours list:
Knighthood
David Beckham — In recognition of his services to sport and charity.
Billy Boston — For contributions to rugby league.
Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Virginia Wade — A former three-time major tennis champion recognized for her contributions to tennis and charity.
Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Alistair Brownlee — Olympic gold medalist triathlete, honored for his contributions to triathlon and charity.
Deta Hedman — Trailblazer in darts, recognized for her contributions to the sport and charity.
Devon Malcolm — A former England cricketer acknowledged for his contributions to cricket and diversity in the sport.
Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Rachel Daly — Former England international honored for her contributions to association football.
Michael Dunlop — Record holder for most wins and podium finishes at the Isle of Man TT, recognized for contributions to motorcycle racing.
Luke Humphries — World No. 1 darts player honored for contributions to darts.
Luke Littler — Reigning darts world champion, recognized for his contributions to the sport.