Beckham was knighted, previously missed due to tax issues
Posted Time: 2025 November 6 13:33
AuthorTrade researcher
On November 4th, King Charles III of England awarded David Beckham the title of Sir at Windsor Castle. The 50-year-old "Beckham" finally fulfilled his dream and became "Sir David Beckham". As the king waved his sword and touched his shoulders, Beckha
The title of 'Sir' is the second level in the British honor system, which is usually awarded to individuals who have received the Order of Military Merit (KBE), just below the Order of the Garter (GBE). Men can use 'Sir' before their names, while wom
Missed the opportunity to be ennobled due to a tax controversy more than ten years ago
Beckham has always longed for a jazz title. As the former captain of the England men's football team and a flag figure in football, although he has retired for nearly 20 years, his influence still covers the field and society.
On the field, he played 115 games for the England team, ranking third in the team history. From 2000 to 2006, he served as the captain of the England team. He participated in 3 World Cups and 2 European Championships, scoring numerous goals and provi
In 2003, Queen Elizabeth II awarded David Beckham the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal for his contribution to football at the age of 28. Over the past 22 years, Beckham has been committed to public welfare, cooperating with the UNICEF since 2
During the bidding process for the 2012 Olympics in London, Beckham served as the ambassador, and had been accompanying former British Prime Minister Blair as a member of the bidding delegation to promote the activities abroad since 2005. At the clos
At the end of his career, while playing for Paris Saint-Germain, Beckham donated his weekly salary of £170,000 to charity, and gave away five months of salary to children's charity projects. According to French law, due to the associated effect of th
His business interests span sports, media, and endorsements
Beckham's personal business landscape covers sports, fashion, endorsement and licensing cooperation, and he also supports each other with his wife "Spice Girl" Victoria's fashion brand. In 2022, he sold a 55% stake in his personal brand investment co
Beckham founded the Miami International Club in 2018 to compete in the American professional football league, signing famous players such as Messi, Suarez, Busquets, and Alba. They have already won the North American League Cup championship in the 20
Compared with many retired football stars, David Beckham is very business-minded. Instead of trying his hand at coaching, he has ventured into business operations. Apart from numerous commercial endorsements and brand collaborations, Beckham's media
Beckham has visited China many times, including Kunming and Beijing during the Real Madrid China Tour in 2003. The Real Madrid China Tour sparked a trend of European clubs coming to China to hold commercial matches.
In June, David Beckham visited Suzhou and met up with amateur players at the Douyin Football Festival, where he cheered for the Suzhou team playing in the Super Suzhou league using his newly learned Suzhou dialect. In October, he appeared at the NBA