David Beckham has received a knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle today.
The former England captain marked the occasion in a bespoke morning suit created by his wife, Victoria Beckham.
The 50-year-old football icon has been recognised for his contributions to sport and charitable work during the investiture ceremony.
Victoria, 51, who received her OBE in 2017, attended the ceremony alongside Beckham’s mother, Sandra and father Ted.
David Beckham has received a knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle today.
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Beckham’s parents, accompanying him to Windsor, marked their first attendance at such a royal ceremony.
When the footballer received his OBE in 2003, he chose instead to bring his maternal grandparents Joe and Peggy, both of whom have since died.
Sandra Beckham will honour the family business by wearing a dress from her daughter-in-law’s fashion label.
Ted Beckham, who separated from Sandra in 2002 following 33 years of marriage, will also be present for his son’s investiture.
“David’s mum and dad didn’t go before,” the family friend explained, noting how the footballer had specifically selected his grandparents for the previous honour, “as he knew just how much it would mean to them.”
The 50-year-old football icon has been recognised for his contributions to sport and charitable work during the investiture ceremony.
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The footballer’s grandparents played a significant role in fostering his connection to the monarchy during his childhood.
Beckham recalls watching his grandfather rise from his seat whenever the Queen delivered her Christmas Day broadcast.
“They adored the Royal Family and were loyal monarchists who had so much respect for the late Queen,” the family friend noted.
David discovered in spring that Beckham would feature in the King’s Birthday Honours, prompting Victoria to embark on her secret tailoring project in June.
David discovered in spring that Beckham would feature in the King’s Birthday Honours, prompting Victoria to embark on her secret tailoring project in June.
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The tailored three-piece outfit represents a milestone for the fashion designer – it marks both her debut in creating men’s formal wear with a tailcoat and the first garment she has ever produced for her husband.
“David teases Victoria that she never makes him any clothes,” a friend of the couple told the Daily Mail, explaining how the designer seized this opportunity to surprise her husband.
Despite having no previous experience with men’s formal tailoring, Victoria committed herself fully to the challenge once she realised the ceremony would be months away.
“She doesn’t do anything by halves,” the source added, noting how the designer “threw herself into it and made sure it was absolutely perfect.”
The friend confirmed that wearing his wife’s creation would add extra significance to an already momentous occasion.