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

The football icon was bestowed with a knighthood at the historic royal residence on Tuesday. The former England captain, 50, was among those receiving awards for his services to athletics and charity. Earlier this year, he stated he was “immensely proud” of being recognised in the monarch's annual honors list.

Football Career Highlights

Beckham made his Premier League debut for the Red Devils in 1995 and was a key member that earned a thrilling European Cup win in the late nineties when they defeated the German giants with last-minute strikes.

In total, he netted 85 goals 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 supported a number of charity causes, including serving as a charitable representative for global aid group Unicef since the mid-2000s.

The celebrated athlete, accompanied by his spouse, 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 King’s Foundation, an non-profit organization founded by the King in 1990. In 1998 he was named top fashion icon by GQ magazine and he has posed for brands like H&M, 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, Cruz, and their daughter.

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