Romeo Beckham Shares How ‘Proud’ He Is of Dad David Beckham amid Knighthood by King Charles

Romeo Beckham can’t contain his pride for his dad David Beckham.

The celebrated English soccer player, 50, was named for knighthood by King Charles on Friday, June 13. 

Later that day, Romeo posted an Instagram Stories photo of himself and his father smiling together in a blurry image. “So so proud of you 🤍🤍🤍🤍,” the 22-year-old wrote. David later reposted the photo to his own Instagram Stories.

The father shares four children with Victoria Beckham: sons Romeo, Brooklyn, 26, Cruz, 20 and daughter Harper, 13.

David received the honor as part of the King’s birthday honors. The athlete’s knighthood recognizes his iconic sporting career and his lasting contributions to British society. With this honor, his wife now carries the title Lady Beckham.

The knighthood comes after David was appointed an Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth in 2003. The former Manchester United player was put forward to receive a knighthood over 10 years ago, with a nomination in 2011, The Guardian reported.

The soccer star was asked to be an ambassador for the King’s Foundation in 2024.

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David also reposted Manchester United’s Instagram tribute, on his Instagram Stories. The soccer team added a photo of David’s signature No. 7 jersey, but rather than only reading his last name, it read, “Sir David.”

Throughout his lifetime, David has been celebrated as one of the greatest soccer players of his generation, after he launched his career with a record-breaking stint at Manchester United. There, he won the Premier League title six times over nine years. 

The right-winger was the first English player to reach 100 Champions League appearances. He was the first English player to claim league titles in four different countries: England, Spain, France and the United States. 

He was also the captain of the English national team for six years. With his role as captain, he competed in three FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships. 

The father of four was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2008, and the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021.