David Beckham's knighthood hopes mocked by Sir Rod Stewart in front of King Charles
dailyrecord.co.ukSir Rod Stewart couldn't help but make a playful dig at David Beckham during a recent regal gathering, hinting at the football legend's absence of a knighthood.His Majesty King Charles III was chuffed to have Beckham at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening.
The ex-England captain, 49, has been announced as an ambassador for the King's Foundation following a bonding over their mutual fondness for homegrown honey.The star-studded event saw the likes of Naomi Campbell, Sir Rod Stewart with Penny Lancaster, and Sienna Miller in attendance.In a light-hearted moment, Sir Rod, knighted in 2016, quipped: "Penny and I are so honoured to be ambassadors for the King's trust.
I'm also wonderfully honoured to be a knight. David, yours is coming soon."Following his jest about Beckham, Sir Rod told reporters at the soiree: "Someone has to lighten the atmosphere in the room you know he's a good sport." Beckham himself has not yet responded to the roasting.Despite Beckham's notable absence from the New Year's Honours list at the close of 2023, other sports figures like Mary Earps and Peter Shilton were recognised.
Beckham notably endured a marathon 13-hour queue to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, but it seems this act of respect didn't quite sway King Charles to include him in the 2024 honours roll call.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above
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