• David Beckham to receive knighthood in King Charles' Birthday Honours list.
• This recognition is for both his football career and charitable contributions.
• He served as an ambassador for UNICEF and The King’s Foundation.
• Victoria Beckham would be titled Lady Beckham upon the award confirmation.
• Previous concerns about a tax-avoidance scheme have been cleared.

David Beckham is set to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles III in the upcoming Birthday Honours list, according to multiple sources. This honor recognizes Beckham's remarkable football career and his extensive charity work. Reports indicate that he will officially be called “Sir David Beckham” next week, with his wife, Victoria Beckham, receiving the title of Lady Beckham, according to BBC, SCMP, and Channel News Asia.

Beckham, who turned 50 in May, has had a storied career, earning 115 caps for England and winning numerous titles with clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid. His philanthropic efforts include being an official ambassador for The King’s Foundation and serving as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005, which have been highlighted as significant contributions warranting the knighthood, according to Africanews and Channel News Asia.

This honor comes after Beckham previously being in contention for a knighthood but facing scrutiny due to an alleged tax-avoidance scheme, though he was later cleared. In 2017, discussions surrounding his candidacy intensified after leaked emails emerged, where Beckham expressed his frustrations with the honours system. Beckham's representative termed those communications as "hacked" and “doctored," according to SCMP and Africanews.