David Beckham Knighted by King Charles III: Former England midfielder gets Ferguson honor

The knighthood of David Beckham by King Charles III was confirmed on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

This stands as a testament to his integral role in British sports, most notably his pivotal contribution to securing and promoting the 2012 London Olympics.

Elevated to Sir David Beckham at St James’s Palace, this honor, announced in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, celebrates his impressive career on an off the football pitch.

Beckham’s illustrious football career, featuring stints with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and AC Milan, is legendary, spanning 1992 to 2013.

His six Premier League titles with Manchester United, a 1999 UEFA Champions League triumph, and league victories in Spain, the United States, and France mark him as one of the greatest players of his generation.

As England’s captain for 59 of his 115 international caps, he powered the Three Lions to World Cup qualification with his injury-time free kick against Greece in 2001.

Beckham has played an integral role in British sports, including bringing the 2012 Olympics to London.

In 2005, he joined the London bid delegation in Singapore, leveraging his global fame to sway the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

His presence, alongside Sebastian Coe, helped secure the Games with a 54-50 vote over Paris.

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This effort not only elevated his status but also boosted national pride and tourism, with London 2012 generating billions for the UK economy, per official Olympic reports.

Off the pitch, Beckham’s knighthood reflects his 20-year tenure as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005, where he raised millions for children’s rights.

The 50-year-old continues to shape British sports as co-owner of Inter Miami CF and Salford City.

Beckham has now earned a title his former boss Sir Alex Ferguson has.