The former English footballer and current co-owner of Inter Miami received the investiture at Windsor Castle for his services to sports and humanitarian causes
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David Beckham received one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious honors by being knighted by King Charles III in a ceremony held at Windsor Castle, west of London. The former footballer for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and the English national team, among others, was recognized for his "services to sport and charity", according to the British nobility.
Accompanied by his wife Victoria Adams and his parents, Sandra and David, Beckham was invested with the title of Sir David Beckham, while his wife will now be known as Lady Victoria Beckham. During the traditional ceremony, the monarch performed the sword tap on the honoree's shoulders, as dictated by medieval tradition, and presented him with the medal of honor.
Beckham recibió una medalla de honor
The current co-owner of Inter Miami, the club where Lionel Messi currently plays, expressed his pride and excitement upon receiving the distinction: "I couldn't be prouder. People know how patriotic I am and how much I love my country. I've always said how important the monarchy is to my family. I've been fortunate enough to travel the world, and everyone wants to talk to me about our monarchy. That fills me with pride," Beckham told the BBC.
With this honor, Beckham joins a select list of British sports figures who have received the title of knight, including Alex Ferguson, Bobby Charlton, Kenny Dalglish, Lewis Hamilton, and Andy Murray.
The now Sir David Beckham thus consolidates a career that transcends football and combines sporting success, social commitment, and a strong sense of national identity.
