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David Beckham Eyes Knighthood as Bond with King Charles Strengthens
David Beckham, the globally recognized soccer icon, reportedly has his sights set on receiving a knighthood as his rapport with King Charles deepens. The former athlete’s philanthropic endeavors and dedication to the United Kingdom have fueled his ambitions, though recent family matters might introduce hurdles to his aspirations to get the coveted honor.
“Beckham has engaged in substantial charity work alongside Charles, fostering a close relationship,” an insider revealed to Us Weekly. “Charles even presented Beckham with a gift to mark his 50th birthday.”
The camaraderie between Beckham, 50, and Charles, 76, was apparent at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show on Monday, May 19, where the King was overheard inquiring whether Beckham had received his present.
Knighthood Ambitions and Potential Obstacles
“[Beckham] genuinely desires a knighthood, as he is deeply patriotic and adores his nation,” the source elaborated. “It seems within reach, given he has moved beyond prior controversies with his documentary and his impressive charitable contributions. However, he worries that recent headlines regarding family tensions might overshadow his remarkable charity work and potentially impede decisions regarding a knighthood.”
The 2023 Netflix documentary, Beckham, addressed the former football star’s alleged affair from the early 2000s. Beckham’s spouse, Victoria Beckham, described it as the “most challenging phase” of their marriage, although the specifics remained ambiguous.
The source further commented, “[David] admires the Royal Family and even personally stood in line to pay his respects to the Queen upon her passing. He embodies traditional values and respect.”
Victoria Beckham’s Potential Damehood
David is not the only one in line for royal acknowledgement. Victoria, 51, “could also be awarded a damehood for her contributions to the fashion industry,” the source added.
Despite his status as one of Britain’s most well-known celebrities, David has not yet been knighted.
While David’s connection with Charles suggests progress on this front, familial strains within the Beckham family have recently intensified. This was notably evident when David and Victoria’s son, Brooklyn, 26, did not attend his father’s 50th birthday celebration on May 3.
An independent source confided to Us that David and Victoria are “over it.”
“They’ve given up on the situation entirely,” the insider disclosed.
The dispute centers around friction between Brooklyn and Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, linked romantically to Romeo, 22, since last year.
The source informed Us that Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz-Beckham, proposed an alternative gathering to honor David’s birthday in order to avoid Turnbull, but David and Victoria rejected the proposition.
A different insider also shared with Us that a “contentious” atmosphere has lingered between Victoria and Peltz, 30, since Brooklyn and Peltz’s wedding in April 2022.
“The issues were never truly addressed, and it remains evident that it affects everyone involved,” the source mentioned. “The tension persists, making things challenging for Brooklyn at times. He’s incredibly headstrong and currently desires distance from his family.”
Royal Family Dynamics Mirror Beckham’s Troubles
As David navigates his familial complexities, his associate Charles has experienced his own estrangement from his son, Prince Harry, for several years.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently dined with Brooklyn and Peltz.
- The gathering occurred shortly after Brooklyn and Peltz missed David’s birthday celebration.
In a complex turn of events, Harry, 40, and his wife, Meghan Markle, recently attended an “intimate” dinner alongside Brooklyn and Peltz. Sources indicate this occurred shortly after Brooklyn and Peltz were absent from David’s birthday festivities in London.
The four were guests of Markle, 43, and Harry’s close friends, Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins and his wife, Tracy Robbins, at their Montecito, California residence.