David Beckham set to be given knighthood by King Charles

Jael Rucker

David Beckham set to be given knighthood by King Charles image

David Beckham is adding another accomplishment to his resume.

According to British media reports such as the BBC, the Manchester United legend country's highest honorary title based on his football career and charitable contributions. This includes serving as an ambassador for UNICEF and the King's Foundation. The official announcement is expected next week, and Victoria Beckham will receive the honor of "Lady Beckham."

According to the BBC, Beckham was reportedly first nominated for a knighthood in 2011. "He is a great ambassador for football and the country," Beckham's former England teammate Wayne Rooney told BBC Sport. "We all see the charity work that he has done for many years, and I am sure he will continue to do that."

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He continued: "Globally, he is a massive icon for any charity to work alongside, and he makes everyone proud by raising a lot of money over the years. You don't get to his level worldwide if you don't work hard. He was persistent and kept going to get the reward he deserved." 

Beckham retired in 2013.

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Jael Rucker

Jael Rucker has worked as the Associate Commerce Editor at PureWow, focusing on analytics and trends to pitch stories and optimize articles that build and engage their audience. Her work has also been seen in Footwear News and WWD. Prior to 2024, she was the style and pop culture editor at ONE37pm for over three years, contributing numerous product reviews, brand profiles and fashion trend reports, which included interviewing Steph Curry, Snoop Dogg and more.