The former Spice Girls singer will accept the change at Windsor Castle
David Beckham will receive his Knighthood as Victoria accepts her own name change(Image: Instagram)
David Beckham is set to receive his knighthood at Windsor Castle today – which will see his wife Victoria Beckham undergo a name change.
The former Manchester United footballer had a glittering career on the pitch, when he joined the team as a trainee in 1991 before signing as a professional player on January 23, 1993.
However, it wasn’t until 1996 that the star had what can now be known as his “breakout moment” when he played for Manchester United in a match against Wimbledon and scored a goal from the halfway line.
“It changed my life,” he later said. “The ball seemed to be in the air for hours and it all went quiet. Then the ball went in and it just erupted. I was on cloud nine.”
David retired in 2013 at 38-years-old after winning a title with Paris Saint Germain.
Now, the 50-year-old will become Sir David Beckham on Tuesday (November 4). However, there will also be a change for his wife, Victoria Beckham whom he married in 1999.
As David receives his knighthood, Victoria will be eligible for her title to change. “Lady” is used for a woman who is the wife of a man that holds the title of “Sir”. This means that Victoria will now be known as Lady Beckham.
The couple have been married since 1999(Image: David Beckham Instagram)
Sharing her excitement for David, Victoria took to her Instagram and wrote: “You’ve always been my knight in shining armour, but now it’s official. Sir David Beckham!
“What an honour, I couldn’t be prouder of you. Your dedication to the things that matter most – your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family – has never wavered.
“The way you’ve touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us every day. But above all else, I’m so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much.”
David himself shared: “Growing up in east London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be”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.”
David’s knighthood will be for his services to sport and charity, and was reportedly given the “all clear” to receive the honour in 2022, but following email leaks where he allegedly slammed the committee, it didn’t happen.
However, his team have denied these claims, labelling them as “misleading”.