David Beckham has made the coveted King’s Birthday Honors list and is set to receive a knighthood from the monarch himself, according to a report.
The former England captain, 50, is set to join the ranks of the elite next week, with this royal accolade marking the pinnacle of his glittering career, the Sun reports .
The celebrated soccer star is expected to attend next week’s star-studded ceremony, which takes place biannually. 5
Once honored, the former athlete will become Sir David Beckham — making his wife, Victoria Beckham , entitled to use Lady Beckham as a title.
Beckham, who played for Manchester United during his glittering career on the field, also accumulated 115 appearances for England, including 59 as team captain.
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