Beckham Knighted: His Proud Moment Among a Star-Studded Culture Honours List
Beckham Knighted: His Proud Moment Among a Star-Studded Culture Honours List
Sir David Beckham says being knighted is his proudest moment as the culture-and-charity honours list shines on stars like Kazuo Ishiguro and Elaine Paige, celebrating contributions to music, literature and the stage.
Sir David Beckham has described being knighted as his proudest moment. He was recognised on Tuesday alongside other stars from the world of culture in the honours list. Sir Kazuo Ishiguro, the Nobel Prize-winning novelist behind The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go, was made a Companion of Honour.
Dame Elaine Paige, the Evita star who has spent decades on stage, received her honour for services to music and charity. Paige described a lighthearted moment with the King, noting his quiet voice and a gentle joke about whether she was keeping her hand in after all these years. She said she would send him a signed album once it’s finished.
The 77-year-old wore a blue feathered hat made by a milliner for the late Queen and carried a bag designed by Lady Victoria. Her upcoming album will contain songs she grew up listening to, including tunes from The Beatles and Joni Mitchell. Together, the honours list highlights a cross-section of culture and charity acknowledged by the crown.
