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David Beckham received a honorary title at the historic royal residence on the weekday. The former England captain, 50, was one of the individuals receiving awards for his services to sport and charity. In recent months, he stated he was “immensely proud” of being recognised in the monarch's annual honors list.

Football Career Highlights

The player first appeared in England's top division for Manchester United in the mid-nineties and was part of the team that secured a thrilling European Cup win in 1999 when they beat the German giants with two late goals.

Overall, he scored eighty-five scores and collected honours including multiple English championships and domestic cup wins as a footballer, before ending his playing career in the past decade. In addition to his sports endeavors, he has backed a number of charity causes, including acting as a charitable representative for global aid group the United Nations Children's Fund since the mid-2000s.

David Beckham, accompanied by his spouse, after being knighted at an investiture ceremony at the royal venue.

Charitable and Other Roles

In the previous year, Beckham, who has referred to himself as a “devoted monarchist”, was appointed an official representative for the King’s Foundation, an educational charity established by the monarch in 1990. In the late nineties he was declared top fashion icon by a leading publication and he has posed for brands like the fashion retailer, Armani, and the luxury label.

Beckham married his wife Victoria in 1999 and the couple have a family of four kids together – Brooklyn, Romeo, the third child, and Harper.