King Charles III. Battles football idol David Beckham to Ritter-Diepresse.com
« It’s a very emotional moment for me, » says the former footballer. Also « The Who » singer Roger Daltrey and the British film star Gary Oldman
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Former English soccer player David Beckham is beaten to the knight after years of waiting. He was never able to imagine getting such an honorable award, the 50-year-old told the PA news agency. « I am incredibly proud and it is a very emotional moment for me that I can share with my family. » In addition to Beckham, « The Who » singer Roger Daltrey and the British film star Gary Oldman were also knight.
Beckham is raised for his services to Great Britain in the rank of the « Knight Bachelor » – a knight without a religious union – as can be seen from the list of « King » S Birthday Honours. On this are all royal honors for the official birthday ceremony for King Charles III. The long -time captain of the Three Lions can Call David Beckham.
« Officer of the Order of the British Empire »
He won numerous titles during his long career. One of the highlights: in 1999 he won Manchester United in the final of the Champions League against FC Bayern. In 2003 Beckham had already been raised to the rank of the « Officer of the Order of the British Empire » (OBE).
« Playing and being a captain for my country was the greatest privilege of my career and a childhood dream that had become true, » said Beckham. As a wife of Sir David, Victoria Beckham (51) becomes « Lady Beckham ». The designer, who became known to the Popgruppe Spice Girls in the 1990s, is as famous as her husband.
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David Beckham was already close to the knight’s dignity in 2014, but was not taken into account. This was followed by a number of headlines, especially in the tabloids about the alleged background. Beckham is said to have bitterly complained about the lack of honor.
The 50-year-old, who is a model, entrepreneur and football club owner, is considered the great admirer of the royal family. After the death of Queen Elizabeth II 2022, the ex-footballer was in line for hours in order to receive the last honor of the monarch lived in Westminster Hall.
There are several gradations of the knight’s dignity. In contrast, the « Knight Bachelor » does not belong to the « Knight Commander », for example. The honor is always awarded at the government’s proposal. On the list of Charles III. Official birthday celebrations – the monarch was born in November 1948 – are 1,215 people this summer. (APA/AFP)
