The Beckhams have made no secret of their desire to be given titles – and it looks like they might finally be getting their wish
Despite his ongoing battle with cancer, King Charles is said to have had a private meeting with David Beckham last week to talk about the King’s Foundation. Now, with David keen to secure his much sought-after knighthood, a source tells Closer that Victoria is ready to take their royal connections to the next level.
It was reported that David, 49, took a trip to King Charles’ Highgrove House to discuss charity projects. The former footballer first bonded with the nature-loving monarch after gifting him some homemade honey last year. His visit coincidentally took place around the same time that Prince Harry, 39, also touched down in London to attend a ceremony to celebrate the anniversary of the Invictus Games. Unlike David, however, the Duke of Sussex didn’t land any one-on-one time with his dad, 75, who was reportedly too busy to meet.
And with David friendlier than ever with the King, a source reveals that Victoria, 50, is hoping a knighthood is closer than ever.
DIFFERENT PATH
The source says, “It’s no secret that David is desperate to become a Sir, and him sidling up to King Charles shows how much he wants it. He believes it’s only a matter of time before he’s knighted, and Victoria cannot wait. She’s said that she’s been waiting her whole life to become Lady Beckham – and she will definitely be using the title!
“Victoria thinks this will put her on a different path and finally prove that she’s still the poshest of the Spice Girls, despite Geri trying to claim the title in recent years. She’s already planning what to wear to the Palace when it eventually happens and enjoying the feeling of being distinguished – especially among her American friends.”
Far more than simply a title, seeing David finally knighted could do wonders for Brand Beckham. The source adds, “Victoria knows this would give them even more respect in America and help them stand out from all the US stars. It could give them that extra kudos which they think could help them eventually become billionaires. The marketing opportunities would be through the roof.”
A knighthood has been a long time coming for David, who has yet to join the likes of footballer Marcus Rashford, 26, and tennis player Emma Raducanu, 21, by landing himself such a sought-after title.
EMAIL SCANDAL
However, the former footballer didn’t do himself any favours when he was embroiled in an embarrassing email scandal in 2017. Leaked emails seemed to show David, who currently holds an OBE, branding the honours committee “unappreciative c*** s” and insisting he didn’t “care about
