After ten years of near misses, former England captain and Manchester United legend, David Beckham, Tuesday, received his long-awaited knighthood, the Mirror has reported.
The sports icon, 50, was officially knighted at Windsor Castle by King Charles III for services to sport and charity after being selected in the King’s Birthday Honours list last February.
Beckham’s knighthood came after over a decade of disappointment.
After receiving the honour of a lifetime, the football legend admitted he is “immensely proud” of the achievement. So is wife, Victoria Beckham, who has already decided to change her name following her husband’s honour.
Sir David Beckham vowed to used his knighthood “for the good of the UK” as he received the honour from the King. Friends of the star said he would not “sit idly back” and plans to accelerate his charity work, and “try and make a difference.”
The pal added: “There are some celebrities who get a knighthood and you don’t hear from them again…but David wants to use this incredible honour to champion the causes he believes in, and raise their profile. He is determined to give back to the UK.”
The official Royal Family social media accounts welcomed Sir David Beckham.
Alongside a clip from the ceremony on their Instagram account, they wrote: Arise, Sir David Beckham.
“This morning at Windsor Castle, The King presented Sir David Beckham with a Knighthood for Services to Sport and to Charity.”
Gordon Ramsay was among those sending congratulatory messages.
Becks fought back the tears as he told his kids to call him “Sir Dad”
In an emotional speech after receiving his knighthood, the sports legend fought be the tears as he spoke of his “relief” and “pride” to be honoured in such a way.
Speaking to Sky’s Katie Spencer, he even joked that while he isn’t insisting his kids change his name they “can call me sir dad if they want”.
