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David Beckham He is officially knighted by Charles III for his services to sports and charities.
The 50-year-old British football legend was awarded the Order along with Oscar winner Gary Oldman and Charles’ birthday honor list frontman Roger Daltrey.
Beckham’s title is now “Sir David Beckham,” and his wife, Victoria Beckham, will become known as “Lady Victoria Beckham.”
“My parents and grandparents who grew up in East London were so patriotism and proud to be British, I would never have imagined receiving such a truly humble honor,” Beckham said in a statement.
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David and Victoria become known for the Sir and Lady titles after the football legend receives the Order. (Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)
He continued, “Playing and captaining for my country was the greatest privilege of my career, and literally my boyhood dream came true.”
“I’m lucky enough to have the opportunity to be off the pitch. represent the UK We work with incredible organizations around the world that support communities in need and inspire the next generation,” added Beckham.
“I am very fortunate to be able to work and I am grateful for being recognized for the work that gives me so much fulfilling,” he concluded. “It takes a little while for the news to sink, but I’m extremely proud and it’s a very emotional moment to share with my family.”
The Order of David Beckham was announced on Friday. (Finnbarr Webster/Pool/AFP)
Beckham shares his sons Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper, 13, with Victoria.
The former Manchester United player has played 115 careers in England, including 59 as the team captain, winning league titles in four countries.
Beckham has been an ambassador to UNICEF since 2005 and became the ambassador to the Kings Foundation in 2024. Prince of Wales.
On Thursday, Monarch held the King’s Foundation’s annual awards ceremony at St James’ Palace in London, attended by Beckham, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep. (Getty Images)
Thursday, The lord The King’s Foundation’s annual awards ceremony was held at St James Palace in London. Beckham, Kate Winslet, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Penny Lancaster were among the famous faces discovered at the event featuring 200 guests.
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In 2003, Beckham received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) from the late Queen Elizabeth II. According to the Guardian, he was reportedly first appointed to the Order in 2011.
Oldman, 67, was awarded the Order of Knights for his service to the drama. actor It’s working steadily Since the 80s, he has won an Academy Award for Best Actor for portraying Winston Churchill in 2017’s The Darkest Hour. Oldman has also won three BAFTA awards, Golden Globes and three SAG awards.
Oscar winner Gary Oldman was honored for his service to the drama. (Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
Daltrey, a teenage Cancer Trust patron since 2000, served as Knighted for her service to charity. In 2000, Daltrey launched the Royal Albert Hall concert for the teenage Cancer Trust.
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“It’s strange. It’s an experience I’ve never experienced before. I’m extremely humble,” Daltree said in a statement about receiving the Order.
Who’s co-founder, Roger Daltley, received the Order of Knights for service to the charity. (Ian West/PA images via Getty Images)
“It’s a bit strange, but I’m deeply honored to get this, especially for a charity for teenage cancer trust. This honor really really embraces it for all nameless heroes,” he continued.
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“It’s a dream for me, but it’s especially a dream because charity means so much.”
