David Beckham Receives Knighthood for Sport Charity Service at Windsor Castle

David Beckham will be officially knighted at Windsor Castle in a ceremony recognizing his exceptional contributions to sport and charity, as announced in King Charles' Birthday Honours list. The ceremony involves a traditional ritual where Beckham will kneel on his right knee while the King or a royal family member taps his shoulders with a sword. Beckham, who has been a prominent football figure with Manchester United and England, has also been deeply involved in philanthropic work, including his long-term role as a UNICEF ambassador and contributions to the London 2012 Olympics. He expressed profound gratitude and pride, reflecting on his East London upbringing and patriotic family, calling the honor a dream come true. The knighthood marks the pinnacle of his career, and he will now officially go by Sir David Beckham. His close relationship with the King and continued collaborations with royal charities underscore his significant public service beyond sports.