Introducing Sir David Beckham.
The soccer star, 50, officially received his knighthood from King Charles III, 76, at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
David, a longtime friend of the royal family, was honored in the Investiture ceremony for his “services to sport and charity.”
He was supported by his wife, Victoria Beckham, and his parents, Ted Beckham and Sandra West.
Victoria, 51, will now be known as Lady Beckham.
After the ceremony, David said that he “couldn’t be prouder” about his new title, according to BBC.
“People know how patriotic I am – I love my country,” the retired athlete stated. “I’ve always said how important the monarchy is to my family.”
“I’m lucky enough to have travelled around the world and all people want to talk to me about is our monarchy,” he added. “It makes me proud.”
David also revealed that Victoria designed his suit for the ceremony.
“[King Charles] was quite impressed with my suit,” David said, per BBC. “He’s the most elegantly dressed man that I know, so he inspired quite a few of my looks over the years and he definitely inspired this look.”
“I looked at old pictures of him when he was quite young in morning suits and I was like, ‘Okay, that’s what I want to wear’ — so I gave it to my wife and she did it,” the father of four shared.
It was confirmed in June that David would receive his knighthood, over ten years after he was first put forward for a nomination in 2011.
Victoria celebrated her husband’s new honor over the summer with a heartfelt Instagram tribute.
“You’ve always been my knight in shining armour, but now it’s official. Sir @davidbeckham!!!” the former Spice Girl wrote. “What an honour, I couldn’t be prouder of you. Your dedication to the things that matter most — your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family — has never wavered.”
“The way you’ve touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us everyday,” Victoria added. “But above all else, I’m so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much xxxx.”
Throughout his soccer career, David played for Manchester United and accumulated 115 appearances for England, including 59 as the team captain.
He previously received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) title for services to football, which he was presented by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2003.
David was a longtime fan of the late Queen. After her death in 2022, he lined up at Westminster Hall to view her coffin, telling BBC that he waited just over 12 hours.
“We all want to be here together and experience and celebrate the amazing life of our queen,” David told reporters at the time. “I think that something like this today here together is meant to be shared.”
