Plans for David Beckham to finally be awarded his knighthood could crumble before it’s even confirmed due to one major rule break.
David Beckham has spoken about his dreams of being knigted over the years – and now the football ace is within touching distance, but his knighthood could be under threat. The 50-year-old sportsman’s is set to finally receive his wish after it’s been reported that he is due to receive the honour in King Charles’ upcoming Birthday Honours List, which will be announced this month by The Gazette.
It is understood that the dad-of-four will become a Sir while his wife Victoria Beckham will become Lady Beckham should he receive the honour next week. However, the early announcement of Beckham’s reported knighthood could risk him losing the title before its officially awarded, according to one source. The insider told the Mirror: “David’s long-awaited knighthood could be on the ropes after the news leaked.
“David has wanted this knighthood for many years so the last thing he needs is the horse bolting before he’s able to close the stable door.
“But there are rules and protocols that those being awarded Honours must abide by – including a strict embargo on keeping hush hush before The Gazette shares the list.”
The Gazette is the UK’s official public record, in which the official Honours Lists are released alongside other public notices and information.
