Coverage dated November 3, 2025

Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III

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David Beckham receives knighthood from King Charles III at Windsor Castle, marking his contributions to sports, charity, and a legendary soccer career.

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Reports & sources

11 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    David Beckham “Couldn’t Be Prouder” After Receiving Knighthood From King Charles (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    David Beckham has been formally knighted by King Charles in a ceremony at Windsor Castle, where he was joined by wife Victoria.

  2. WMUR

    Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III (opens WMUR)

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    David Beckham receives knighthood from King Charles III at Windsor Castle, marking his contributions to sports, charity, and a legendary soccer career.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    David Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles III, in what the retired British soccer star described as his

  4. KYMA Yuma

    David Beckham knighted by King Charles (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    Soccer star David Beckham was awarded his long-coveted knighthood on November 4 after being named in King Charles's birthday honors list during the summer.

  5. KESQ Palm Springs

    David Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles III, in what the retired British soccer star described as his “proudest moment.” The former England soccer captain accepted the knighthood for his services to sport and charity on Tuesday at a ceremony at Windsor Castle, w…

  6. Rolling Stone

    Arise, Sir Goldenballs: David Beckham Is Officially a Knight (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    David Beckham received one of the U.K.'s top honors when he was knighted by King Charles III at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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