More than 1,200 people were honored by King Charles III, according to the traditional list published on Friday June 13. Among these public or civil figures distinguished for their services to the British company, notably are the former footballer David Beckham, as well as the singer of the group The Who, Roger Daltrey, and actor Gary Oldman who were ennobled.
Facts knights by the king, they can now be called “sir”. A consecration. “I could never have imagined that I would receive such an honor”reacted David Beckham, who grew up in eastern London in a modest environment, with “Parent parents and grandparents proud to be British”. His equally famous wife, fashion designer and former Spice Girl, becomes Lady Victoria.
The 50-year-old ex-sport is decorated for his services rendered to sport and charitable organizations. He joined forces with Unicef and led campaigns for Malaria no more, an organization working for the eradication of malaria.
From football star to global icon
Since his sporting retirement in 2013, the former English international has successfully started his professional diversification, allowing him to transcend his status as a football star into that of a global icon at the crossroads of sport, fashion and business.
At the end of April, he unveiled his first collection for the Hugo Boss brand. He is also the owner of Inter Miami, a American club engaged in the new club World Cup, where Lionel Messi is currently playing, and the co -founder of the production studio 99.
The path was however tortuous sometimes for the one who was described as the most hated man in England in 1998, because of his expulsion from the field after a kick to the Argentinian Diego Simeone in the round of 16 of the World Cup, lost in penalties. Followed for months “Hell” where death threats, sputum and hoots are daily. “What I experienced was so extreme. The whole country hated me “he said in the documentary series Beckham Broadcast in 2023 on Netflix.
Despite this outburst of violence, Beckham keeps the course. A year later, he finished second in the Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious of individual distinctions in football. The pariah becomes an idol. So much so that he is dubbed by the royal family, who does not hesitate to appear with him and invite him to the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011, as well as that of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
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In 2022, the newspapers praised his behavior during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II where he waited almost twelve hours alongside thousands of anonymous to be able to meditate near the coffin of the sovereign. In June 2024, the king had officially appointed him ambassador of his foundation (King's Foundation).
Two decoration salvas per year
Roger Daltrey, the singer and co -founder of the rock group The Who, was also a knight for his services to music and charitable organizations. For more than two decades, he has organized concerts for Trust cancer teenage, for adolescents with cancer.
“It's a little weird, but I am very honored to receive this decoration, in particular for the Tenage Cancer Trust association, and I accept it on their behalf”reacted the 81 -year -old singer whose group, founded in 1964, notably with guitarist Pete Townshend, influenced a large number of artists.
Actor Gary Oldman, oscored in 2018 for his interpretation of Winston Churchill in the film Dark hoursis he made a knight for his services rendered to dramatic art.
Twice in the year, for the New Year and for the official anniversary of the monarch, on June 14, British are decorated for their contribution to the company. Knights and ladies are the highest rank.
Luke Littleler, 18, was a member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) after having become the youngest world champion at the start of the year. Have also been awarded people from civil society, including militants who fight against attacks on the knife, a scourge in the country.
Source: Lemonde