Football legend David Beckham has been waiting for a knighthood for years, repeatedly being bypassed for the honour by the late queen , despite his considerable contributions.

Now, however, things have seemingly changed, with it being reported that he will finally be awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours list next week. His wife, Spice Girl and fashion designer, Victoria Beckham , will be known as Lady Beckham.

With it looking like Beckham will finally get what he's been after for so long, many have asked the question: Why was he snubbed for years?

Year after year, Beckham has been notably absent from the honours list. In 2013, it seemed his chances of receiving a knighthood had shrunk even further, after he reportedly lashed out at the Honours Committee for not in

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