India, June 16 -- Former England football captain and fashion icon David Beckham was knighted recently for his contributions to sport and charity in King Charles' Birthday Honours list. David, who represented England 115 times and played for clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid, will now be known as "Sir". His wife Victoria, a former member of the girl group Spice Girls, will be Lady Beckham. Expressing her happiness over her husband's achievement, Victoria penned a note on Instagram: "You've always been my knight in shining armour, but now it's official. Sir @davidbeckham!!! What an honour, I couldn't be prouder of you. Your dedication to the things that matter most - your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family - has never wavered. The way you've touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us everyday. But above all else, I'm so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much xxxx (sic)". The 50-year-old, long considered for a knighthood, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003, a lower honour. Victoria later received the same award for her contributions to fashion. "I'm so lucky to be able to do the work that I do, and I'm grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment," David said in a statement. htc...