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Football: David Beckham Honored by Charles III at Windsor Castle Ceremony

Football: David Beckham Honored by Charles III at Windsor Castle Ceremony

Former footballer David Beckham, who has been officially knighted since last June, was formally honored by King Charles III during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

Dressed in a gray tailcoat suit with a matching tie, Beckham appeared all smiles before the king, who knighted him by gently tapping his shoulders with a ceremonial sword. The two exchanged a few words, with the king visibly pleased as well.

"For a young man from the East End of London..."