The former soccer player was reportedly first nominated for a knighthood in 2011 David Beckham is set to receive a knighthood in King Charles’ birthday honors list next week The recognition will result in his wife,

David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund for two decades, is to receive a knighthood in next week's honors list from King Charles III, according to U.

British soccer star-turned-business mogul David Beckham is reportedly set to receive his knighthood next week, after waiting in line for the honor for 14 years.