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Media reports, including the BBC and The Sun, indicate that former England soccer captain David Beckham is set to receive a knighthood from King Charles III next week. The honor recognizes his illustrious soccer career and significant contributions to British society, including his two-decade ambassadorship for the UN children's fund (UNICEF) and his pivotal role in London being awarded the Summer Olympic Games in 2012. If confirmed, he will become 'Sir David,' and his wife Victoria 'Lady Beckham.'

1. 1 1990: The King's Foundation launched.
2. 2 1998: Beckham was sent off at the World Cup in France.
3. 3 1999: Manchester United won the treble; Beckham married Victoria.
4. 4 2003: Beckham was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE); he left Manchester United for Real Madrid.
5. 5 2007: Beckham played for Los Angeles Galaxy.
6. 6 2012: London was awarded the Summer Olympic Games (Beckham played a pivotal role).
7. 7 2013: Beckham played for Paris Saint-Germain.
8. 8 2015: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund was created.
9. 9 2023: The Netflix documentary series 'Beckham' was released; Beckham became an ambassador for The King's Foundation.
10. 10 2024: The Netflix documentary series 'Beckham' scored an Emmy for outstanding documentary or non-fiction series.
11. 11 Earlier this month (June 2025): King Charles III asked Beckham about his 50th birthday present at the Chelsea Flower Show.
12. 12 Friday (June 6, 2025): Media reports indicated Beckham is set to receive a knighthood.
13. 13 Next week (June 9-15, 2025): Beckham is expected to be knighted.

• Beckham will receive the title 'Sir David'
• Further recognition of his public service and career
• His wife will become 'Lady Beckham'