David Beckham: Emotional knee in front of the king and knight's teaching!

David Beckham: Emotional knee in front of the king and knight's teaching!

London, Vereinigtes Königreich - David Beckham was on June 14, 2025 as part of the "King’s Birthday Honors" by King Charles III. appointed "Knight Bachelor". The award is a high honor and allows Beckham to call himself "Sir David Beckham". At an emotional moment that he shared with his family, Beckham said that he had never expected such a honor. The event marks a climax in its already impressive career.

Beckham, 50 years old and former player of the English national team, is honored for his services in sports and in the field of charity. With 115 caps, he ranks third in the all-time ranking and led the national team in 59 encounters as captain. Particularly noteworthy is his success with Manchester United, with whom he won the Champions League in 1999, and his time in the top clubs in the world, including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

appreciation and commitment

The honor takes place for Beckham after years of waiting, which was already proposed for the first time for a knighthood in 2011, but was not taken into account at the time. Beckham belongs to the "Class of ’92" by Manchester United and won a total of six Premier League titles. He is also active as a co-owner of the Football League Two Club Salford City and the MLS Franchise Inter Miami. His commitment also extends to charity; He has been supporting Unicef ​​since 2005 and was appointed Ambassador for The King’s Foundation in 2024.

The "King’s Birthday Honors" characterize a total of 1,215 people, including prominent names such as Roger Daltrey and Gary Oldman. Beckham himself was honored for his diverse contributions to society that go beyond sport. He played an important role in securing the 2012 Olympic Games for London and was involved in England's failed 2018 World Cup.

personal meaning

For Beckham, the appointment not only has a professional, but also a deep personal meaning. He described the moment of appointment as an expression of pride and confirmation of the decades of devotion to his profession and his homeland. After he recently got into the headlines, because of criticism of his commitment to tax matters and on an email scandal, this high award could be a new start for him.

The ceremony, in which Beckham receives the knighthood, symbolizes the recognition of his achievements and the appreciation of his person within British society. The knight's dignity is considered great honor and is not connected to specific orders. Beckham can now officially call himself SIR and is still considered a model in public.