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King Charles will include David Beckham on his birthday honours' list David Beckham is set to be awarded a knighthood in King Charles' Birthday Honours. The former England football captain, 50, was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003. But BBC Sport has been told he is now in line to receive further recognition for both his football career, and his contributions to British society, with the list of recipients to be published next week. Beckham played 115 times for his country as well as for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, Paris St-Germain and AC Milan, retiring in 2013. Beckham was reportedly first nominated for a knighthood in 2011. In 2017 several British newspapers printed details of leaked emails in which Beckham allegedly criticised the honours system and the honours committee. A spokesperson for Beckham said at the time that the emails were "hacked", "doctored" and "private". The former footballer married singer and fashion designer Victoria Beckham in 1999. The couple share four children - Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper Seven. Beckham played a key role in securing the London 2012 Olympics, and has been an ambassador for Unicef since 2005. Unicef - which supports vulnerable children around the world - launched 'The David Beckham Unicef Fund' in 2015 to mark a decade's partnership between the two. Beckham became an ambassador for The King's Foundation in 2024, supporting King Charles' education programme and efforts to ensure young people have a greater understanding of nature. He is also part-owner of League Two side Salford City, as well as president and co-owner of Major League Soccer team Inter Miami in the United States. He helped set-up the Inter Miami CF Foundation - a community driven not-for-profit enterprise that looks to empower underserved communities, using football as a catalyst. A Government spokesperson said: "We do not comment on speculation on honours. " Beckham's representatives declined to comment. This video can not be played Watch Beckham's best goals for Man Utd Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser French Open semi-finals: Impressive Musetti pushing Alcaraz in second set - radio & text Beckham set to be awarded knighthood 'Genius' Yamal & all-time classic - why Spain are World Cup favourites Your new favourite offbeat, snappy US comedy show Stephen Fry discusses how love has helped shape his life The complex period of Liza Minnelli’s life in the 1970s Charlie and Holly bring you expert parenting help Where next for Grealish if he leaves Man City as expected? Meet the players who will defend England's European title How the Glazer family cost Manchester United £1. 2bn What will Trump travel ban mean for sport? Wiggins 'indebted' to 'inspiration' Armstrong 'There's a UFC belt at end of tunnel', Harrison tells abuse victims Knockouts to nappies - dad-to-be Wardley's defining week I couldn't care less what the newspapers sensationalise - Wiggins. Video I couldn't care less what the newspapers sensationalise - Wiggins How a chaotic 10 days unfolded for Lionesses as Euros loom Delap done - which other strikers will be wanted this summer? Where Swiatek v Sabalenka showdown will be decided What can fans expect under Martin's regime? An 'exciting summer' of women's sport lies ahead Should Verstappen have been given bigger penalty for Russell collision? Playing through the pain & burnout fears - is there too much tennis? 75 years of F1 in pictures Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.