Sir David Beckham is made a Knight Bachelor by King Charles III during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire on Tuesday November 4, 2025(Image: PA)

The journey to 'Sir' David Beckham as footie icon is knighted

by · BristolLive

Football legend David Beckham has been knighted at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

The 50-year-old played a key role in bringing the 2012 Olympics to London, has served as a Unicef ambassador for 20 years and has collaborated with King Charles and The King's Foundation since 2024.

David Beckham's journey to knighthood

David Beckham with wife Victoria, as he shows off the OBE IN 2003(Image: Getty Images)

David Beckham's journey to knighthood

David Beckham partnered with charity Unicef to lead a global vaccination drive

David Beckham's journey to knighthood

David Beckham passes under Tower Bridge driving a speedboat with torchbearer at London 2012 Olympics(Image: Getty Images)