Former England soccer captain David Beckham, Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman and The Who’s frontman Roger Daltrey were knighted in King Charles III’s birthday honors list released late Friday.

Sir David! English Soccer Legend David Beckham to Be Knighted by King Charles III. Andrew Woodin. Mon, June 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM UTC. 5 min read.

In honor of King Charles III’s official birthday, David Beckham, Gary Oldman and Roger Daltrey were knighted as part of this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.

David Beckham has supported King Charles just days before his knighthood is announced. King Charles presented awards at the King's Foundation's 35th anniversary ceremony at St James's Palace, with ...

David Beckham, Gary Oldman and Roger Daltrey were knighted as part of this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List.