Rise, Sir David: Beckham Knighted by the Monarch at Royal Windsor Investiture
David Beckham received a honorary title at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The former England captain, fifty, was among those receiving awards for his services to athletics and philanthropy. Earlier this year, he stated he was “extremely honored” of being acknowledged in the King’s birthday honours.
Football Career Highlights
The player first appeared in England's top division for Manchester United in 1995 and was part of the team that earned a thrilling European Cup win in 1999 when they defeated Bayern Munich with last-minute strikes.
In total, he netted 85 goals and collected honours including multiple English championships and two FA Cups as a soccer professional, before retiring from the sport in the past decade. Alongside his football career, he has supported a number of charity causes, including serving as a goodwill ambassador for global aid group Unicef since 2005.
The celebrated athlete, accompanied by his spouse, after receiving his knighthood at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Philanthropy and Beyond
Last year, Beckham, who has described himself as a “devoted monarchist”, was named an ambassador for the King’s Foundation, an educational charity founded by the monarch in the early nineties. In the late nineties he was declared top fashion icon by a leading publication and he has posed for brands like H&M, the Italian designer, and the luxury label.
Beckham married his wife Victoria in 1999 and the couple have a family of four kids together – their eldest, the second son, Cruz, and their daughter.
