David Beckham is still in shock after being awarded a knighthood by the King at Windsor Castle. The former England captain was visibly moved as he accepted the honor, which he described as something "he could never imagine".
"I'm incredibly proud and humbled," Beckham said in an interview. "This is truly an incredible moment, not just for me but for my family and all those who have supported me throughout my career."
Beckham, who retired from professional football six years ago, said he was overwhelmed with emotion as he accepted the knighthood from King Charles III. He described it as a "dream come true" and expressed his gratitude to the Queen's Jubilee Trust, which presented him with the award.
The former midfielder, who is known for his fashion sense and philanthropic work, said he would continue to be involved in charitable causes close to his heart, including his foundation, which supports disadvantaged children around the world.
As he walked out of Windsor Castle after receiving the knighthood, Beckham was met with cheers and applause from the crowd. He was seen holding back tears as he made his way to the palace, where a reception was being held in his honor.
The news of Beckham's knighthood has been met with widespread approval on social media, with many fans taking to Twitter to congratulate him on his achievement. "Sir David Beckham is an inspiration to so many people around the world," tweeted one fan. "He's not only an amazing footballer but also a true gentleman and philanthropist."
"I'm incredibly proud and humbled," Beckham said in an interview. "This is truly an incredible moment, not just for me but for my family and all those who have supported me throughout my career."
Beckham, who retired from professional football six years ago, said he was overwhelmed with emotion as he accepted the knighthood from King Charles III. He described it as a "dream come true" and expressed his gratitude to the Queen's Jubilee Trust, which presented him with the award.
The former midfielder, who is known for his fashion sense and philanthropic work, said he would continue to be involved in charitable causes close to his heart, including his foundation, which supports disadvantaged children around the world.
As he walked out of Windsor Castle after receiving the knighthood, Beckham was met with cheers and applause from the crowd. He was seen holding back tears as he made his way to the palace, where a reception was being held in his honor.
The news of Beckham's knighthood has been met with widespread approval on social media, with many fans taking to Twitter to congratulate him on his achievement. "Sir David Beckham is an inspiration to so many people around the world," tweeted one fan. "He's not only an amazing footballer but also a true gentleman and philanthropist."
. david beckham's reaction was priceless - the guy was visibly emotional, holdin back tears like he was acceptin his first Oscar or somethin 
. but seriously, it's a beautiful thing to see someone who's dedicated themselves to their craft and given back to society in so many ways receive such an incredible honor. it just goes to show that all the late nights, early mornin trainin sessions, and sacrifices u make for ur passion r worth it 
? like, i feel so bad for him he must be thinking 'what have i done' 
anywayz, congrats david u deserve it!!! 
I mean, don't get me wrong, it's nice that Sir David Beckham got knighted and all, but can we talk about how outdated this whole system feels? Like, six years after he retired from professional football, he's still getting recognized for his achievements. And the fact that he had to wait until King Charles III presented him with the award just feels like another layer of bureaucracy.
. But seriously, congrats to him and all, he seems like a really nice guy who's done some amazing work with his foundation and whatnot 
. I'm glad people are hailing him as an "inspiration" because let's be real, that's exactly what every footballer-turned-philanthropist wants to be 
The fact that he's still down-to-earth and grateful for his family & supporters is just a testament to his class 
. Anyway, congrats to him on this amazing achievement! 
. I love how humble he is about it too, he's not just taking the credit for himself but acknowledging everyone who's supported him along the way 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to be knighted? It's like the ultimate seal of approval 
. I'm sure he'll use his platform to continue making a positive impact and inspiring others. Cheers to Sir David Beckham! 
his philanthropic work with disadvantaged kids is so admirable & it's awesome to see him still passionate about giving back. and let's be real, who wouldn't want to be knighted by the king? 
. I think it's awesome that he's still humble about it too, he doesn't need a knighthood to know he's done something great 
. His philanthropic work is really inspiring too! 
I'm so glad to see someone as iconic as Beckham giving back in such a big way. He's definitely earning his "Sir" title 
i'm glad he's still doing his thing though, it's cool to see people using their platforms for good. 6 years out of football and he's still getting knighted lol, what's next? everyone's gonna be a duke or baron? 
. I mean, who doesn't know the name David Beckham? It's like he was just born to be a famous footballer. And now, a knighthood? It's all a bit too perfect, if you ask me. I'm sure it had something to do with his good looks and fashion sense 
Sir David Beckham's knighthood is just another example of how our monarchy can make or break a person's career 
. I mean, think about it, if he were to receive this honor from any other country, he'd be getting a free pass to his next business venture 
. But no, because it comes from the British royal family, suddenly he's "incredibly proud and humbled" 
. And what about all those who have achieved less but still made significant contributions to society? Is their hard work going unnoticed?