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

British soccer legend David Beckham is reportedly set to be knighted as part of King Charles III's upcoming birthday honors.

LONDON – David Beckham will be knighted next week, marking a crowning moment in the former footballer’s career and decades-long public life. The honor will be officially announced in King Charles III’s upcoming birthday honors list, elevating Beckham from an OBE to “Sir David” — and conferring the title of “Lady Beckham” on his wife, Victoria.