Manchester United legend David Beckham is poised to be awarded a knighthood in King Charles’ Birthday Honours.Beckham was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in

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 set to receive a knighthood from King Charles III, but the honor comes amid signs of growing distance between him and son Brooklyn, whose recent branding move has fueled family rift rumors.