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David Beckham says knighthood ‘really humbling’ – as rock star and performing nice additionally honoured

By Editorial Board Published June 13, 2025 7 Min Read
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David Beckham says knighthood ‘really humbling’ – as rock star and performing nice additionally honoured

David Beckham has known as it “truly humbling” and an “emotional moment” to be made a knight within the King’s Birthday Honours.

The previous England captain receives the honour alongside The Who frontman Roger Daltrey and Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman.

Singer and actress Elaine Paige, novelist Pat Baker, and former defence secretary Penny Mordaunt have been awarded damehoods.

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Sir David chatted to the King at an occasion on Thursday. Pic: PA

In the meantime, Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman, in addition to darts stars Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, will all get MBEs.

Beckham was made an OBE in 2003, however now lastly turns into Sir David after being within the operating for a few years. He will get the honour for his companies to sport and charity.

Sir David was stated to be near a knighthood in 2014, however reportedly misplaced out after HM Customs and Income flagged his involvement in an alleged tax avoidance scheme.

David Beckham received an OBE in 2003. Pic: PA

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It has been 22 years for the reason that ex-footballer obtained an OBE. Pic: PA

“To have played for and captained my country was the greatest privilege of my career, and literally a boyhood dream come true,” added the previous Manchester United and Actual Madrid star.

Sir David, who not too long ago turned 50, was seen chatting to the King the day earlier than his honour was introduced as a part of his function as an envoy for the monarch’s basis.

He stated he’d been lucky to “represent Britain around the world and work with incredible organisations that are supporting communities in need and inspiring the next generation”.

Gary Oldman. Pic: Reuters

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Actor Gary Oldman now additionally turns into a knight. Pic: Reuters

Luke Littler during a match in Aberdeen earlier this week. Pic: PA

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Teenage world darts champion Luke Littler can also be on the record. Pic: PA

Sir David added: “I am so fortunate to have the ability to do the work that I do and I am grateful to be recognised for work that provides me a lot fulfilment.

On the music entrance, The Who’s singer obtained a knighthood at age 81.

Sir Roger – identified for hits akin to My Technology and Pinball Wizard – led the Teenage Most cancers Belief at Royal Albert Corridor live performance collection for greater than twenty years.

Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of the rock band The Who perform on stage during the Teenage Cancer Trust show at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Picture date: Thursday March 27, 2025.

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Sir Roger with The Who at this 12 months’s Teenage Most cancers Belief present. Pic: PA

“It’s kind of weird, but I am deeply honoured to get this, especially for the charity for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and I accept it on their behalf really, because this honour is really for all unsung heroes,” stated Sir Roger.

“It’s a dream come true for me, but it’s especially a dream because the charity means so much.”

TV presenter Tess Daly known as her MBE “the greatest surprise of my life”.

“I don’t think I’ve come back down to earth yet,” she informed PA. “I didn’t see it coming, and it almost didn’t happen because the letter went to the wrong address.

“And thank goodness somebody very variety discovered me. And so by the point I obtained it, I solely had, I believe it was two or three days left to simply accept it.”

Strictly Come Dancing presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. Pic: BBC/Ray Burmiston

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Strictly duo Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly get MBEs. Pic: BBC/Ray Burmiston

Her co-star on Strictly, Claudia Winkleman, stated she was “incredibly grateful” to be recognised.

“I will buy a hat and am taking my mum [to receive the honour]. I am ridiculously lucky and will celebrate with Tess by doing a paso doble,” she stated.

West Finish legend Elaine Web page – who has starred in reveals akin to Cats and Evita – was additionally honoured for companies to music and charity.

The singer stated she was in “shock” at turning into a dame

“I’ve got all these different emotions coming at me all at once,” stated the 77-year-old. I am proud and I really feel grateful and I am thrilled and shocked, and so it has been quite a bit to soak up.”

Dame Elaine has roles at two charities – The Youngsters’s Belief and The Dan Maskell Tennis Belief, which helps disabled tennis gamers.

She’s additionally offered a BBC radio present for greater than 20 years.

Sir Anthony Gormley poses next to his sculpture LOOK

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Sir Anthony Gormley has been awarded the rarest honour of all. Pic: Reuters

Greater than 1,200 folks from throughout the nation got honours within the newest record.

Eleven-year-old incapacity campaigner Carmela Chillery-Watson is the youngest to be recognised after serving to increase greater than £400,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK.

The oldest is 106-year-old William Irwin, founding father of the Coleraine Winemakers Membership, who will get a BEM (British Empire Medal) for companies to the neighborhood.

Carmela Chillery-Watson. Pic: PA

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Carmela Chillery-Watson, 11, is the youngest on the record. Pic: PA

Nonetheless, the highest accolade has been awarded to sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, the person behind the Angel of the North, who’s made Companion of Honour for companies to artwork.

There can solely be 65 companions at anyone time.

Different notable names on the record embrace former defence secretary Penny Mordaunt – who famously had a outstanding function holding a sword on the King’s coronation – and is now a dame; and former EastEnders actress Anita Dobson, who will get an OBE.

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