Victoria Beckham Lands New Title As David Beckham Finally Earns Knighthood Amid Family Rift

Victoria Beckham is stepping into a new era with a new title to match David Beckham's long-awaited knighthood.

As the Manchester United legend prepares to officially become "Sir David," Victoria will now be known as Lady Beckham, a major milestone for the iconic couple. 

The good news comes as family tensions linger behind the scenes. Earlier this year, their son, Brooklyn Beckham, allegedly skipped David Beckham's 50th birthday bash, reportedly avoiding a run-in with his brother Romeo's ex, who once dated Brooklyn.

The former England captain is set to be named "Sir David Beckham" in King Charles' Birthday Honours list, which will reportedly be announced later this month. His wife, Victoria, will also receive the title "Lady Beckham."

According to The Sun, David first received the opportunity for the honor in 2011 for his exploits leading up to the London 2012 Olympics.

However, things did not go as planned, as the honor committee could not overlook the tax avoidance scheme he was entangled in with other high-profile figures.

Calls for David's knighthood only grew louder in 2022 after he made headlines for lining up with the public for 13 hours to pay his respects to Late Queen Elizabeth II. Despite the public support, the honor did not come that year either.

David becomes one of only 17 soccer figures ever to receive the prestigious title from the British monarchy. David's new title also places him among a rare group of soccer icons who have received the honor, a list that includes greats like Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, and Sir Alex Ferguson.

The first-ever soccer-related knighthood went to Sir Charles Clegg in 1927, a former England player turned FA president. Even Brazilian legend Pelé was awarded an honorary knighthood in 1997.

Notable names include Sir Stanley Matthews, who was still playing when knighted in 1965, and Sir Alf Ramsey, the mastermind behind England’s 1967 World Cup win. 

Sir Matt Busby earned his knighthood after guiding Manchester United to their first European Cup in 1968, while Sir Alex Ferguson received his in 1999 after winning the Treble.

The most recent addition before Beckham was Sir Gareth Southgate, honored in January for his achievements with the England national team.

While David's knighthood may be a proud moment, it arrives with a hint of sadness as his family feud continues behind the scenes.

The Blast reported that the former football star's milestone moment arrived shortly after Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, chose to skip David's 50th birthday celebration. The reason? DJ Kim Turnbull, Romeo Beckham's then-girlfriend, who once had romantic ties to Brooklyn, was on the guest list.

Brooklyn had reportedly told his father he felt uncomfortable with Kim's presence, but David went ahead with his plans, appearing to prioritize her attendance over making peace with his daughter-in-law.

Insiders say that despite the fallout, the family still cares deeply for him. "They love and are always there for him. They're just hurt and disappointed that he's now playing no part in family life," one source shared.

Romeo and Kim officially ended their relationship just weeks after attending David Beckham's 50th birthday party, the same event that Brooklyn and his wife reportedly skipped.

Reports note that Romeo and Kim split about three weeks after the party, choosing to go their separate ways on good terms.

Sources close to the pair said the breakup had nothing to do with the family tension involving Brooklyn and Nicola, despite the DJ's presence at the birthday bash being linked to their absence. The relationship, which lasted seven months, was described as happy but ultimately unsustainable.

With both juggling packed schedules, Kim's busy DJ career, and Romeo's own professional commitments, they reportedly felt the timing just was not right for anything long-term. Even after parting ways, the two are said to have remained friendly. 

New details about the Beckham family rift suggest that Victoria may have been the one who initiated tensions with her daughter-in-law, reportedly starting at Brooklyn and Nicola's 2022 wedding.

The Blast reported that the drama unfolded when singer Marc Anthony, a close friend of the Beckhams, took the mic before the couple's first dance, a performance he had given to the newlyweds.

Instead of dedicating the moment to Brooklyn and Nicola, sources claim he unexpectedly called Victoria "the most beautiful woman in the room" and invited her onstage. The moment allegedly stunned guests and left Nicola feeling humiliated, as it was supposed to be one of the biggest highlights of her night. One source said the bride was devastated, believing her spotlight was taken. 

Another insider alleged that the moment was so awkward, "you could hear a pin drop," and that Nicola ended up leaving the room in tears.

At least Victoria and David Beckham have something to celebrate while family tensions continue to simmer in the background.