Arise, Sir David Beckham: Football Legend Honoured by King Charles at Windsor Castle Investiture
David Beckham received a honorary title at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The former England captain, 50, was among those accepting honours for his services to sport and philanthropy. In recent months, he stated he was “extremely honored” of being recognised in the monarch's annual honors list.
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 dramatic Champions League final victory in the late nineties when they beat Bayern Munich with two late goals.
Overall, he scored 85 goals and garnered accolades including six Premier League titles and two FA Cups as a footballer, before ending his playing career in the past decade. Alongside his football career, he has backed a variety of philanthropic initiatives, including acting as a goodwill ambassador for global aid group the United Nations Children's Fund since 2005.
The celebrated athlete, with his wife Victoria, after receiving his knighthood at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Charitable and Other Roles
Last year, Beckham, who has described himself as a “devoted monarchist”, was named an ambassador for the royal educational charity, an non-profit organization established by the King in 1990. In the late nineties he was named most stylish man of the year by a leading publication and he has modelled for companies such as the fashion retailer, the Italian designer, and the luxury label.
David married his wife Victoria in 1999 and the couple have a family of four kids together – Brooklyn, the second son, the third child, and their daughter.
