The Beckham patriarch was named into knighthood by King Charles III on Friday as part of the royal’s annual birthday honors list.

Manchester United legend David Beckham has expressed his pride at receiving a knighthood, following his award of the country’s highest honour.Beckham was officially handed a knighthood in King

David Beckham has finally been made a Sir as it was announced in the King's Birthday Honours List he will receive a knighthood – but the moment comes at a turbulent time

Explore the extraordinary football legacy of David Beckham, the Manchester United icon and cultural phenomenon, who transformed the game and the image of athletes while captivating fans with his unparalleled skills and charisma.

For politicians and prime ministers, sports stars like Beckham are pure gold. David Cameron was also a fan and was photographed sitting alongside Becks at the London Olympics.

TV personality Gemma Collins revealed she would love to become a Dame in a video shared online. It comes as David Beckham was knighted in the King's Birthday Honours List