Bend A Knee Like Beckham: Former England Captain Knighted At Windsor Castle

When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham knew what to do. He bent his knee like, well, Beckham. King Charles III tapped his shoulders with the blade of a sword and “Becks” was transformed to Sir David Beckham. The distinction marks the pinnacle of Beckham’s effort to rehabilitate his image following events that at times alienated him from fans during a long and distinguished career. He also has had a very public persona as a fashion model, husband to Victoria “Posh” Beckham of the Spice Girls and “Bend it Like Beckham” movie muse.

Updated on: 5 November 2025 1:59 pm

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Sir David Beckham is made a Knight Bachelor by Britain's King Charles III during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. | Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA via AP

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Sir David Beckham after he was made a Knight Bachelor at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/Pool Photo via AP

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Sir David Beckham, with his wife Lady Victoria, after he was made a Knight Bachelor at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/Pool Photo via AP

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Sir David Beckham, with his wife Lady Victoria and parents Ted and Sandra Beckham, after he was made a Knight Bachelor at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/Pool Photo via AP

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Sir David Beckham, with his wife Victoria, after he was made a Knight Bachelor at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/Pool Photo via AP

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Sir David Beckham, with his wife Victoria, after he was made a Knight Bachelor at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England. | Photo: Andrew Matthews/Pool Photo via AP

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Sir David Beckham is made a Knight Bachelor by Britain's King Charles III during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. | Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA via AP

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Sir David Beckham is made a Knight Bachelor by Britain's King Charles III during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. | Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA via AP