David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles III, in what the retired British soccer star described as his "proudest moment."

The former England soccer captain accepted the knighthood for his services to sport and charity on Tuesday at a ceremony at Windsor Castle, where Japanese-British author and screenwriter Kazuo Ishiguro, and West End and Broadway star Elaine Paige also received honors.

David Beckham is made a Knight Bachelor by Britain's King Charles III during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England, on Tuesday. Jonathan Brady/PA/AP via CNN Newsource

Beckham was named earlier this year in the King's Birthday Honours list.

"I've been very obviously lucky in my career to have won what I've won and done what I've done but to receive an honor like this,

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