You can now call him Sir David Beckham.
The former England soccer captain has fulfilled a major goal: receiving a knighthood.
Indeed, David, 50, was knighted by King Charles III on Nov. 4 for his contribution to sports and charitable causes.
"I cried when I first found out, and possibly for a few months after it as well," David told reporters after the ceremony at Windsor Castle, as seen on Sky Sports. "But this week has been really emotional because being back in London and obviously, on the lead-up to this day, it's been not stressful, I've not been nervous. I've just been emotional."
David, who was accompanied by his wife Victoria Beckham and his parents Ted and Sandra, continued, "I get that from my mum. I think it's because of the journey. I think it's because it's such a big moment for our family and it's so special."
The athlete—who shares kids Brooklyn, 29, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14, with Victoria—also joked about the new ways his loved ones can officially refer to him.
"I'm not insisting," he said. "If they would like to call me Sir Dad or Sir Son, they can. But no. It's gonna take some getting used to people saying it, but no, it's just a huge honor."
And the Manchester United alum isn't the only family member with a new title. Victoria can now be referred to as Lady Beckham.
David—who also played for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain before retiring from professional soccer in 2013—was knighted more than 20 years after receiving an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) title for his services to football, which the late Queen Elizabeth II had given him in 2003.
As David noted, he would have happily waited any amount of time to receive a knighthood.
"Absolutely," he said. "I'm just proud. I'm very proud to have had such a special honor given to me."
"I grew up in a very humble background in the east end of London," David continued, "always wanting to be a professional footballer, and then I'm stood here at Windsor Castle with the most important monarchy in the world and getting a knighthood. So, it doesn't get much better."
As David and Victoria celebrate their new titles, look back at their relationship over the years...
A Posh Engagement
After dating for only a few months, David Beckham and (then) Victoria Adams got engaged in January 1998.
They Do!
In the summer of 1999, the Manchester United footballer and the Spice Girls singer exchanged vows in a castle outside of Dublin. Exclusive photos were sold to OK! Magazine for an undisclosed sum but the couple frequently shares wedding memories on their anniversaries.
Perfect Match
Sparks flew immediately between the pair when they met. "Completely love at first sight. He told me he went home and wrote my [telephone] number on so many other things in case he lost it," Victoria shared with Elle.
Sporty & Posh
He's a world-famous soccer player. She's a member of the Spice Girls and fashion designer. Together, they always get cameras buzzing when they appear on red carpets such as the 2008 ESPY Awards.
Spice Up Our Lives
The couple shares four children together: Brooklyn, Harper, Romeo and Cruz Beckham.
As the kids grew up in the public eye, both mom and dad always made family nights a priority, such as the premiere of the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever in December 2012.
Date Nights Done Right
Despite their busy careers, this couple always makes time for date night. Rewind to the 2014 Met Gala when the pair showed up in matching white outfits.
Couple Goals
"Happy Anniversary to an amazing wife, mummy and strong business woman," David shared in July 2017 when celebrating their 18th anniversary.
And the Award Goes To...
From holidays and birthdays to award shows and anniversaries, these two make it a habit to celebrate life both on and off social media. "Love u so so much @davidbeckham x Thank u for making my birthday so special x The perfect day!! All 6 of us together x kisses x," Victoria shared on her birthday in 2018.
Dynamic Duo
"We always make time for each other as a couple and as a family. David and I have nothing to prove," the designer once told Grazia. "We love each other, look out for each other and are strong as both partners and parents."
Proud Family
"We're a strong family unit. We've got strong parents," David previously told BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. "We were brought up with the right values."
Fashion Forward
Back in January 2018, the couple showcased their love for fashion while attending a Louis Vuitton show as part of Paris Fashion Week.
Royal Guests
While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received plenty of attention during their 2018 royal wedding, two famous guests also had heads turning for all the right reasons.
Making A Legacy
Watching the Beckham kids grow up over the decades has been a joy, including seeing Brooklyn join his parents in matching tailored suits at GQ's Men of the Year Awards in 2019.
Fashionable Fam
Victoria is known for her glam fashion, and brought the whole family (including daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz Beckham) to her Victoria Beckham runway show during Paris Fashion Week in 2022.
Power Couple
In October 2023, the pair attended the premiere of David's new Netflix documentary, Beckham. "I'm so proud of you ... and everything you’ve achieved," wrote Victoria on Instagram.
Ride or Die
Ever the British gentleman, David carried his wife as they left her 50th birthday celebrations on April 20, 2024. "I still can’t believe how special you made me feel on this evening, on my birthday, this entire week, and all of our magical years together! Thank you. I love you so much!" she swooned via her Instagram Story.