David Beckham’s emotional family admission as he accepts knighthood amid feud
David Beckham has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours and was quick to pay tribute to his family – even as his son Brooklyn remains estranged from him after their feudMark Jefferies Showbiz Editor and Carly Hacon Showbiz Reporter11:05, 14 Jun 2025Emotional former England football captain David Beckham has described it as a “humbling honour” to be knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours.The sporting hero, who received an OBE in 2003, expressed his deep gratitude in a heartfelt statement to the Mirror: “Growing up in East London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour.”To have played for and captained my country was the greatest privilege of my career and literally a boyhood dream come true. Off the pitch I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to represent Britain around the world and work with incredible organisations that are supporting communities in need and inspiring the next generation.”Becks continued: “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.”The King knighted Becks at the ceremony(Image: More