David Beckham receives the highest honour from King Charles

Legendary former footballer David Beckham has received the highest honour in the United Kingdom.

“Becks” will now be known as Sir David Beckham, after being knighted by King Charles at a ceremony in Windsor for “services to sport and charity”.

Beckham becomes the latest footballer to receive the title “Sir” and joins the list alongside Kenny Dalglish, Bobby Charlton, Geoff Hurst, Stanley Matthews, Tom Finney and Gareth Southgate.

The Englishman played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, Milan and PSG during his career, and is now the president of Inter Miami in MLS.