Do David Beckham's Kids Get Perks From A Knighthood? Their Answer Says It All
Knighted by King Charles III, Sir David Beckham says the only real change is his thank-you stationery—even his kids are still asking what it actually means.
Quick one: David Beckham finally got the 'Sir' in front of his name, and his kids immediately wanted to know if it came with any cool extras. Spoiler: it does not. Also, the ongoing distance with Brooklyn is still very much a thing.
The knighthood, the perks (or lack thereof), and the family reactions
On Friday, March 27, David Beckham popped onto talkSport and, in very classic Beckham fashion, played down how much his life has changed since King Charles III made it official in November 2025. He is 51 now, for the record, and Charles is 77.
'The only thing that changed was my note paper that I send out in thank you letters. That is the only thing that really changed.'
Fair question from his kids, though: they apparently asked if becoming Sir Dad came with any special privileges. Beckham told them no — beyond, you know, the ones they already have. He did call the investiture 'unbelievable' and put it right up there with his wedding day and the births of his kids.
Timeline-wise, the honor was announced in June 2025, then formalized that November. Romeo (23) and Cruz (21) jumped on Instagram at the time to cheer him on. Brooklyn (27) did not publicly weigh in, and that silence tracks with where things stand right now.
Victoria Beckham, also 51, was by David's side at the ceremony along with his parents. She later told Jimmy Fallon in December 2025 that the moment meant a lot to them as a very proud British family — the kind that keeps pinching themselves on days like that. She also framed it as well-deserved, pointing to David's impact on the sport and his charity work.
Before the knighthood, Beckham had already been recognized with an OBE in 2021 by the late Queen Elizabeth.
About Brooklyn: where things stand
David and Victoria are currently estranged from their eldest, Brooklyn, after fallout tied to his 2022 wedding to actress Nicola Peltz Beckham. In January, Brooklyn released a statement saying he does not want to reconcile with his family right now. He described years of overwhelming anxiety, said stepping away has relieved that, and made it clear he and Nicola want a life with less image management and more peace, privacy, and happiness as they look to their future family.
Even so, David and Victoria each posted birthday tributes when Brooklyn turned 27 earlier this month. According to an insider speaking to Us Weekly, Brooklyn ignored those messages and is still keeping his distance despite their attempts to reach out.
Quick rundown
- June 2025: Beckham's knighthood is announced; Romeo and Cruz celebrate him publicly.
- November 2025: King Charles III officially knights him; Victoria and Beckham's parents attend.
- December 2025: Victoria tells Jimmy Fallon it was a huge, patriotic 'pinch me' moment and well deserved.
- January (this year): Brooklyn says he does not want to reconcile and is prioritizing peace and privacy with Nicola.
- March 27: Beckham jokes on talkSport that the only real change is his thank-you stationery; confirms there are no special family perks.
- Also in March: David and Victoria post birthday tributes to Brooklyn; a source says he ignores them and remains out of contact.
Bottom line: Sir David is enjoying the honor without pretending it changes everyday life — unless you count fancier letterhead — while the family rift with Brooklyn remains unresolved.