English football star David Beckham was knighted by King Charles III in a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
When it came time to receive his knighthood, the former player knew what to do. He bent his knee like, well, Beckham.
King Charles tapped his shoulders with the blade of a sword and “Becks” was transformed to Sir David Beckham.
“This is without doubt my proudest moment,” Beckham said after Tuesday’s ceremony at Windsor Castle.
“I’ve been very obviously lucky in my career to have won what I’ve won and done what I’ve done, but to receive an honour like this, of a knight, is beyond anything that I ever thought that I would receive.”
Arise, Sir David Beckham. ✨
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 4, 2025
This morning at Windsor Castle, The King presented Sir David Beckham with a Knighthood for Services to Sport and to Charity. pic.twitter.com/BpRQJ1lIJG
In addition to his football career, Beckham has had a very public persona as a fashion model, husband to Victoria “Posh” Beckham of the Spice Girls — who now becomes Lady Beckham — and Bend it Like Beckham movie muse.
Beckham’s knighthood was announced in June during the king’s birthday honours list.