For years, David Beckham, a national treasure in the UK , has gone without being granted knighthood , the title that cements one’s status as a British legend. But next week, King Charles III will share his birthday honors list, the biannual summary of changes to the system with knighthood at its pinnacle, and according to The Sun , this year is finally Beckham’s chance to join the historic royal club. The tabloid notes that even though this year’s honorees are not yet public, private letters have already gone out to the recipients.

Ever since retiring from soccer in 2013, the 50-year-old has pursued business deals, raised a family with wife Victoria Beckham, built up a philanthropic legacy, and gotten close to the British royal family. In September 2022, the self-described “

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