The former English soccer player David Beckham (Center) shakes the hand of King Carlos III of Great Britain (left) during the ceremony of the awards of the King's Foundation, on the 35th anniversary of the Foundation, in the Palace of St. James, London, on June 12, 2025.
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It can already be called “Sir”: The former soccer player David Beckham He was appointed gentleman by the rey Carlos IIIa noble distinction to thank its services to the British society, according to the list published this Friday.
The British monarch also included the actor in his distinctions Gary Oldman and to the singer Roger Daltreyof The Who.
“I would never have imagined that receiving such an honor,” said David Beckham, who grew up in a humble environment of eastern London, with “patriotic parents and grandparents and proud to be British,” he said.
The 50 -year -old soccer playerwho retired in 2013, and his wife Victoria, fashion designer and former member of the musical group Spice Girlsnow become Sir David y Lady Victoria.
David Beckham, a football icon, but also of fashionis awarded for its services to sport and its collaboration with charitable organizations.
The English former international has collaborated with UNICEF and with Malaria No More campaigns, an organization that works for the eradication of malaria.
In June 2024, King Carlos III had officially appointed him ambassador of its foundation (King's Foundation).
The Beckham couple has been close to British royalty in recent years. They were invited to the marriage of Prince Guillermo and Kate Middleton in 2011as well as the posterior of the prince Enrique and Meghan Markle in 2018.
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