We are grateful for all of his support that has done a huge amount to amplify the voices of children around the world.”Beckham was part of a group of academy stars known as the ‘Class of 92’ whose ascendance to the Manchester United first team effectively heralded the start of United’s second wave of Premier League dominance under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Former England football captain David Beckham, Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman and The Who front man Roger Daltrey are among the prominent figures awarded knighthoods in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.

After years of waiting, former England soccer star David Beckham was awarded knighthood in King Charles' annual birthday honors list. Actor Gary Oldman and musician Roger Daltrey were also knighted.Former England footballer David Beckham,