Sir David Beckham has been officially knighted by King Charles III during a ceremony at Windsor Castle, recognizing his significant contributions to football and charitable work. The event marks a long-awaited honor for the former England football captain, who has been a prominent supporter of the royal family throughout his career. Beckham, 50, received the knighthood after being named in the King's Birthday Honours list earlier this year. During the ceremony, he bowed before the King, who placed a ceremonial sword on his shoulders, prompting applause from the audience. Beckham's wife, Victoria, a former Spice Girl and fashion designer, designed his tailored morning suit and watched proudly from the front row alongside his parents. In his remarks following the ceremony, Beckham expressed his gratitude and excitement. "I've been very obviously lucky in my career to have won what I've won and done what I've done, but to receive an honour like this, of a knight, is beyond anything that I ever thought that I would receive," he said. He reflected on his humble beginnings in East London, stating, "To be honest, a young boy from the East End of London, born in Leytonstone, and here at Windsor Castle, being honoured by His Majesty the King- the most important and the most respected institution in the world- it's quite a moment. This is without doubt my proudest moment." Beckham also shared a light-hearted moment with the King, noting, "He was quite impressed with my suit. He's kind of the most elegantly dressed man that I know, so he inspired quite a few of my looks over the years and he definitely inspired this look." On social media, Beckham posted a heartfelt message about the day, stating, "All I have ever wanted to do is to make my family proud. My parents and grandparents who were always there for me and instilled the right values of hard work and respect. My beautiful wife who has been by my side for the last 28 years… To my beautiful children who I am so proud of and I know this is a proud and inspiring day for them as well, they are our greatest joy in life and my inspiration every single day." His son Romeo, 23, celebrated the occasion by sharing a family photo and writing, "No one deserves this more than you, love you so much xxx Congrats Sir Dad." However, Beckham's eldest son, Brooklyn, 26, was notably absent from the ceremony and did not publicly acknowledge his father's honor. Reports indicate that Brooklyn and his wife, actress Nicola Peltz Beckham, are currently estranged from the family. Sources suggest they were unaware of the knighthood until it was reported in the media. The family tensions reportedly stem from Brooklyn and Nicola's wedding in 2022, where Nicola chose a Valentino gown over one designed by Victoria. The situation escalated when the couple did not attend David's 50th birthday celebration in May, partly due to Romeo's new girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who had previously been linked to Brooklyn. In a recent interview, Brooklyn addressed the ongoing speculation, stating, "There’s always going to be people saying negative things, but I have a very supportive wife. Me and her, we just do our thing, we just keep our heads down and work. And we're happy." Beckham's knighthood adds to his previous honors, including being named an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003. He has been involved with UNICEF for over two decades and played a key role in securing London's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games. Beckham's career includes stints with Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain, and he retired in 2013 with 115 caps for England. Known for his precise free kicks and crossing ability, he has also become one of the most commercially successful athletes of his time, with a combined net worth with Victoria estimated at 500 million pounds ($1 billion). Beckham has long expressed his admiration for the royal family, describing himself as a "huge royalist." He notably queued for over 12 hours to pay his respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Beckham's relationship with the royal family has been strengthened by shared interests, including gardening with King Charles. The couple has four children and has openly discussed the pressures of fame and family dynamics in various documentaries.