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Berkshire, Nov 4: Former England football captain David Beckham was formally knighted at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, receiving one of the nation’s highest honours for his outstanding contributions to sport and charitable work.

The 49-year-old football icon, now officially Sir David Beckham, was honoured by King Charles in recognition of his illustrious playing career and decades of humanitarian service.

Earlier this year, Beckham had expressed his pride upon being named in the King’s Birthday Honours list. “I couldn’t be prouder,” he said. “People know how patriotic I am — I love my country. I’ve always said how important the monarchy is to my family. Whenever I travel, people ask me about our royal family, and it fills me with pride.”

Beckham, who

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