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Beckham is expected to receive a major honour in King Charles’ upcoming Birthday Honours list for his contributions.
England legend David Beckham is set to receive one of the highest honours in the UK, with reports indicating he will be recognised in King Charles’ Birthday Honours list next week.
The former England football captain, now 50, has long been admired for his glittering football career and his extensive contributions to British society.
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Beckham was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003 for his services to football, but BBC Sport understands he is now in line for further recognition, more than two decades later.
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Beckham’s football journey is the stuff of legends. Earning 115 caps for England, he represented his country with pride and passion.
At club level, his illustrious career spanned some of the biggest teams in the world, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan.
From the Pitch to the World Stage
The recognition reportedly comes not just in light of his athletic accomplishments, but also his ongoing public service and philanthropy.
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Beckham played a significant role in bringing the Olympic Games to London in 2012 and has been a global ambassador for Unicef since 2005. In 2015, Unicef launched The David Beckham Unicef Fund to celebrate a decade of collaboration.
Beckham’s commitment to public service has continued into recent years. In 2024, he became an ambassador for The King’s Foundation, which supports educational efforts and encourages young people to connect with nature.
Beckham was first nominated for a knighthood in 2011, the journey has not been without its controversies.
In 2017, British newspapers published leaked emails in which Beckham allegedly criticised the honours system and its committee.
At the time, his spokesperson said the emails were “hacked”, “doctored” and “private.”
A Life Beyond Football
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Off the pitch, Beckham has remained in the public eye through both sport and fashion.
He married Spice Girls singer and fashion designer Victoria Beckham in 1999, and together they have four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Seven.
In addition to his ambassadorial and philanthropic efforts, Beckham continues to make his mark in the footballing world as co-owner of League Two club Salford City and as president and co-owner of Major League Soccer team Inter Miami in the United States.
Through the Inter Miami CF Foundation, he has supported community outreach efforts aimed at empowering underserved communities via the power of sport.
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Despite the lack of official confirmation, there is a growing sense that the long-anticipated recognition for Beckham’s multifaceted contributions to sport, charity and British culture is finally on its way.
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