David Beckham scored a significant aim on Friday.
The retired athlete, 50, was formally knighted by King Charles. The star-studded ceremony takes place biannually and implies that David is now Sir David Beckham. In flip, Victoria Beckham’s new title is Woman Beckham.
David couldn’t be extra thrilled to have his new title bestowed on him.
“Growing up in east London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British, I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour,” he mentioned in a press release. “To have played for and captained my country was the greatest privilege of my career and literally a boyhood dream come true.”
All through his soccer profession, David performed for Manchester United and gathered 115 appearances for England, together with 59 because the group captain.
“Off the pitch I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to represent Britain around the world an work with incredible oganisations that are supporting communities in need and inspiring the next generation,” his assertion continued.
“I’m so lucky to be able to do the work that I do and I’m grateful to be recognised for the work that gives me so much fulfillment,” David concluded. “It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment for me to share with my family.”
On Thursday, the British monarch hosted the King’s Basis’s annual awards ceremony at St. James’ Palace in London, the place David was in attendance. Kate Winslet, Stanley Tucci, Penny Lancaster and Meryl Streep had been additionally among the many 200 visitors.
In 2024, David introduced he was keen to start working with the muse to assist encourage the youthful era in his dwelling nation.
“I’m excited to be working with The King’s Foundation and to have the opportunity to help raise awareness of the charity’s work,” he said.
“I’ve always been keen to help young people to expand their horizons,” David admitted, “and I’m particularly looking forward to supporting the Foundation’s education programs and its efforts to ensure young people have greater access to nature.”
David beforehand acquired an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) title for providers to soccer, which he was introduced by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2003.
Victoria, 51, and their sons Brooklyn, 26, and Romeo, 22, and his grandparents attended the ceremony at Buckingham Palace all these years in the past.
Not solely have David and King Charles, 76, cast a friendship over time, however the former midfielder had additionally been a longtime fan of the late Queen.
After her dying in 2022, David lined up at Westminster Corridor to view the Queen’s coffin, telling BBC that he waited simply over 12 hours.
He additionally acquired emotional, wiping away tears as soon as he was inside.
“We all want to be here together and experience and celebrate the amazing life of our queen,” David instructed reporters. “I think that something like this today here together is meant to be shared.”
Nowadays, very similar to the royals, the Beckhams — who additionally share son Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper, 13 — are a household divided. For months, there have been rumors that Brooklyn and his spouse, Nicola Peltz, who tied the knot in 2022, have been in a feud with David and Victoria.
Nonetheless, the drama hit an all-time excessive when the younger couple did not attend his dad’s fiftieth birthday bash in Could.
A supply instructed Us Weekly on the time that the “bad blood” between Victoria and Nicola, 30, has left the soccer star and singer “really upset.”
“David and Victoria just want all the drama to stop,” the insider mentioned. “They’re really upset that it’s all become so public. It’s embarrassing for them, especially since they’ve always tried to come across as this super tight, united family.”
“Victoria wants all of her kids to get along and wants everyone to move on. It’s upsetting for her to see as a mother.”
Nonetheless, the supply famous that this rift began lengthy earlier than Brooklyn and Nicola acquired married.
“Things never really got smoothed over, and you can tell it still affects everyone,” they defined. “The tension is still present and it’s hard for Brooklyn at times. Brooklyn’s having a tough time with it. He’s super stubborn and just wants space from his family right now.”
Amid the stress, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had Brooklyn and Nicola over for dinner at their dwelling in Montecito, Calif., in Could.
“Brooklyn and Nicola were invited before David’s numerous global birthday galas, so the timing is pure coincidence,” a supply instructed Individuals final month.
“While it was an intimate gathering, there were several additional guests, including VIPs and film executives,” the insider shared. “Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous.”
David, Victoria, Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, had been at one time all shut buddies.
However after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped away from their royal duties and relocated throughout the pond in 2020, it was reported this previous November that Megan and Victoria had been “no longer on speaking terms.”
“I think the Beckhams have distanced themselves from Meghan and Harry, but for the obvious reasons that we all know, you know Meghan and Harry are in the descendant, not the ascendant,” royal commentator Ingrid Seward claimed.
