Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle

David Beckham was knighted at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, Nov. 4, receiving the honour from King Charles in recognition of his services to sport and charity. The former England captain took part in an investiture ceremony at the royal residence and will now be formally styled Sir David Beckham, with his wife Victoria becoming Lady Beckham.

The ceremony capped a long-running process to secure the accolade. Beckham, 50, was first put forward for a knighthood in 2011 after helping to secure the London 2012 Olympics but was not awarded the honour at that time. His name was included in the King’s Birthday Honours list announced in June, and the investiture was completed on Tuesday. He previously received an OBE in 2003 for services to football.

Beckham’s playing career and his charity work were cited as the primary grounds for the award. The Manchester United academy graduate made his Premier League debut in 1995 and scored 85 goals in 394 appearances for the club, winning six league titles, two FA Cups and playing a key part in Manchester United’s 1999 Champions League final victory. He earned 115 caps for England, captaining the team on numerous occasions, and retired from...