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Football legend David Beckham has become a sir, after being knighted at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

The Manchester United and England legend received the honour in recognition of his contributions to sport and charity, being recognised on the the King's Birthday Honours list.

The 50-year-old played a crucial role in bringing the 2012 Olympics to London, has served as a Unicef ambassador for 20 years and has collaborated with King Charles and The King's Foundation since 2024.

Beckham's skills on the pitch no doubt play a major part, with 115 caps where he was captain for 59 of those matches.

After the announcement of his knighthood in June, Beckham expressed his gratitude and told PA: "Growing up in east London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British, I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour.

"To have played for and captained my country was the greatest privilege of my career, and it was literally a boyhood dream come true."

He added: "I'm so lucky to be able to do the work that I do and I'm grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment.

"It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I'm immensely proud and it's such an emotional moment for me to share with my family."

Beckham's wife, ex-Spice Girl Victoria, has also now received a new title following the ceremony and will now be known as 'Lady Beckham.'

Sir David married his wife Victoria in 1999 and the couple share four children together - Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.