Newly-Knighted David Beckham Now Has an Official Royal Title — and So Does Wife Victoria

David Beckham is officially a knight!

The retired British soccer pro, who is married to Victoria Beckham, 51, was knighted by King Charles, 76, on November 4. The couple’s new titles are “Sir Beckham” and “Lady Beckham,” according to People.

“Arise, Sir David Beckham,” read a message on the official X account for The Royal Family alongside a video of the exciting moment. “The King presented Sir David Beckham with a Knighthood for Services to Sport and to Charity.”

In the video, Beckham kneeled in front of His Majesty at Windsor Castle during “the ceremonial dubbing of the knight” according to the website of The Royal Family, noting that the act is “One of the highest honours in the United Kingdom.”

David is an ambassador for The King’s Foundation and works with UNICEF.

“I can’t even begin to describe what a special day it is for me today, a boy born in East London, to receive a Knighthood from His Majesty The King,” David wrote on Instagram, dedicating the award to his parents and grandparents, along with his “beautiful wife”  Victoria, “who has been by my side for the last 28 years, who has been my biggest supporter and my shoulder to cry on in tough times.”

He added, “Without her I wouldn’t have had the life I have had.”

David also thanked the four children he shares with Victoria: Sons Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper, 14.

“They are our greatest joy in life and my inspiration every single day,” David added. “I love you all so much.”

Beckham isn’t the first famous face to be given the honors: Celebrities including Idris Elba, 53, Michael Caine, 92, and Anthony Hopkins, 87, are also Knights, while Helen Mirren, 80, Julie Andrews, 90, and Emma Thompson, 66, are Dames.