Arise, Sir David Beckham!

Former England captain Sir David Beckham has been formally knighted for his services to football and British society during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

The 50-year-old, who was named on King Charles' Birthday Honours list earlier this year, was knighted by the King himself.

"I couldn't be prouder," said Beckham. "People know how patriotic I am - I love my country.

"I've always said how important the monarchy is to my family.

"I'm lucky enough to have travelled around the world and all people want to talk to me about is our monarchy. It makes me proud."

Beckham was joined by his wife Victoria and his parents, Sandra and David.

Victoria, who received an OBE in 2017 for services to the fashion industry, designed and made the suit that her husband wore at the castle.

"[King Charles] was quite impressed with my suit," said Beckham.

"He's the most elegantly dressed man that I know, so he inspired quite a few of my looks over the years and he definitely inspired this look.

"It was something that my wife made me.

"I looked at old pictures of him when he was quite young in morning suits and I was like 'OK, that's what I want to wear' - so I gave it to my wife and she did it."

Beckham represented England 115 times and captained the Three Lions for six years between 2000 and 2006. He also featured in three World Cups, as well as two European Championships.

Beckham emerged from United's academy in the legendary class of 1992 and spent 11 years at Old Trafford before joining Real Madrid in 2003 in a £25m deal.

He played for four years in the Spanish capital before joining the Major League Soccer team LA Galaxy. He had two loan spells at AC Milan during that time, before finishing his career at Paris Saint-Germain in 2013.