David Beckham claimed that he 'never could have imagined' receiving the 'truly humbling honour' of a knighthood after he was finally named among the recipients last week.
It might come as a surprise to learn that, alongside his trophies and football shirts, one of David Beckham 's most prized possessions is a simple walking stick.
Former England star leads King's Birthday Honours - after years of waiting to be dubbed Sir - as host of stars of screen and champions of the community are given gongs
It has been widely tipped that David Beckham will finally be knighted in The King's Birthday Honours List - and the Mail's Royal experts discuss this on the latest episode of Palace Confidential.
Charles, 76, appeared in excellent spirits as he welcomed stars including Kate Winslet , Stanley Tucci and Sir Rod Stewart 's wife Penny Lancaster to St James's Palace in London.