David Beckham has revealed his one knighthood request for his wife after finally becoming a Sir, as he received his knighthood from King Charles at Windsor Castle today.
The 50-year-old former England captain from London was awarded the title for his services to sport and charity in the King’s birthday honours list.
While at the castle, the sporting legend revealed he had one request for his wife – now called Lady Victoria – when it came to making his look for the day, emulate King Charles’ style.
‘He was quite impressed with my suit,’ David told the PA at the event.
‘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.
‘It was something that my wife made me.
‘I looked at old pictures of him when he was quite young in morning suits and I was like, “OK, that’s what I want to wear,” so I gave it to my wife and she did it.’
Sir Goldenballs looked dapper in a grey suit with pleated trousers, a golden pocket watch, and a long tail on the morning suit jacket. He wore a crisp white shirt with a matching white pocket square.
Lady Victoria went for simple elegance too, opting for a navy dress and a matching veiled fascinator for the event.
The couple, who are parents to Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14, were joined by David’s parents, Sandra and Ted, at the event.
The couple both opted for suits for this elegant daytime affair, and looked delighted by their son’s achievement. Posh and Becks’ children were not present at the event.
‘This is without doubt my proudest moment,’ said Sir David at the event.
‘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.
‘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,’ he said.
The footballer added that he appreciates that his name has made it possible for him to work with charities, which is something he is passionate about.
‘All the things that I do, I do out of love,’ he said.
‘I don’t do it because I’m forced to do it, I don’t do it because I have to do it, I do it because it’s important.’
The footballer has been behind many iconic moments throughout his career, which led to this major honour. A source close to the Beckham family told Metro that the star is happier than ever at this chapter of his life.
‘David feels good after turning 50 earlier this year. His family and his work are his biggest achievements in life.’
The source added: ‘David’s hard work he’s always put in over the years is paying off and he’s as happy at 50 as he’s ever been.’
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