Sir David Beckham shuts down kids' hopes for 'royal' perks
Football icon jokes that his new title won't grant his children any extra privileges
David Beckham has humorously revealed how he had to let his children down gently after they enquired about the potential "extra" perks of his new knighthood.
During a recent interview with talkSPORT Drive,the 50-year-old former England captain recalled the moment his kids asked if his title of "Sir" would translate into special treatment for the rest of the family.
"I was like, 'well, apart from the ones that you've already got, absolutely not,'" he joked. Beckham added that the only tangible change in his life has been his updated stationery, noting: "The only thing that changed was my notepaper that I send out to people, thank you letters."
The investiture ceremony took place on 4 November 2025, at Windsor Castle, where King Charles III formally knighted the footballer for his extensive services to sport and his two decades of philanthropic work with UNICEF.
While his wife Victoria—now Lady Beckham—and children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper were there to celebrate, his eldest son, Brooklyn, was a notable absentee.
Reports suggest Brooklyn remained in Atlanta for a business engagement, further fuelling speculation regarding a rift between him and the rest of the London-based clan.
Despite the family drama, Sir David described the occasion as "probably the best day of my life," ranking it alongside his wedding and the births of his four children.
Growing up in a humble Leytonstone household, the "East End boy" admitted he never imagined standing in Windsor Castle to receive such a high honour.
He emphasised that the title brings a renewed sense of responsibility to his charitable efforts, including his work with the King’s Foundation and his ongoing "7 Fund" for vulnerable children.