The soccer legend will become 'Sir David Beckham,' while his wife, Victoria, will know be addressed as 'Lady Beckham'

David Beckham has been finally awarded a knighthood after he was included in King Charles' Birthday Honours List. Beckham, 50, is one of many whose individual contribution to Great Britain have been recognised by the head of state.

Soccer legend David Beckham, a sporting icon and one of the world's most recognizable faces, has received a knighthood from King Charles III for services to sport and charity, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.