JAKARTA - Former England National Team captain David Beckham received a national title at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, local time.
This 50-year-old soccer star is respected for his services in the field of sports and charity.
"I am very proud. People know how patriotic I am. I love my country. I always say how important the monarchy is to my family."
"I was lucky enough to have traveled the world and everyone just wanted to talk about our monarchy. It made me proud," Beckham said.
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Beckham represented England 115 times and captained 59 games. Only two players played for the Three Lions more.
He won six Premier Leagues with Manchester United after graduating from the academy.
Beckham then played for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain, and AC Milan before retiring in 2013.
Currently, he serves as president and co-owner of the MLS (Major League Soccer) club, Inter Miami, where he helps recruit Lionel Messi.
He is also one of the owners of Salford City who plays in League Two (the fourth level of the United Kingdom competition).
In addition to his football career, he has supported a number of charitable activities, including being ambassador to the humanitarian aid organization Unicef since 2005.
Last year, Beckham, who described himself as a adherent of a true kingdom, was appointed ambassador to the King's Foundation, an educational charity founded by King Charles III in 1990.
He is also known for his stylish choice of clothing. In 1998, he was named the most stylish man this year by GQ Magazine. He has also modeled for brands such as H&M, Armani, and Boss.
David Beckham married his wife, Victoria, in 1999, and this couple has four children - Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
Other figures who received respect at Windsor Castle were Nobel laureate novelist Kazuo Ishiguro and West End Theater player Dame Elaine Paige.
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Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
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Member of the British Empire Ordo (MBE)
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