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.

David Beckham is going to be awarded a knighthood in King Charles’ birthday honors list next week. He will be awarded for his soccer career and contribution to British society, according to multiple reports.

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