David Beckham has become involved with the King’s charity foundation (Image: Kirsty Wigglesworth – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
A former royal butler believes that David Beckham will after he was invited to
The former footballer and his wife Victoria Beckham were among the 150 guests to at Buckingham Palace for
Since being spotted at the banquet, royal fans have questioned whether the 49-year-old will receive a knighthood, with former royal butler Paul Burrell now believing it is likely.
Paul, famously known for being a butler and friend to the late Princess Diana, said Beckham “isn’t old enough” to receive a knighthood at the moment but is likely to be bestowed one in the future, especially as a result of his increasing charity work.
Speaking , Paul Burrell said: “We haven’t seen [David Beckham knighted] yet because A, he’s not old enough and B, he hasn’t earned his stripes yet and C, he’s still in a very commercial world.”
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He continued: “David Beckham is everywhere. He’s sponsoring and commercialising himself. Obviously, this is the end of his career. And once this phase is over, the commercial phase, and he goes back into charitable work because you’ve seen him with William, you’ve seen him with the King.
“He’s obviously been fast tracked for a knighthood, but not just yet and they’re keeping him just dangling for a while. Because, you know, they’re waiting to see what happens.
“I think he is an excellent ambassador, not only for charitable foundations, but for our country. I think he’s shown his worth, and I’m expecting it. Of course it’s going to happen. The question is, when.
“When will the King finally say it’s time for David to receive his knighthood? I think he has to put some more work into the King’s Trust, and I think he’ll be seen many more times with the King and William before that honour comes his way.”
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David attended an engagement with Prince William in October (Image: Aaron Chown – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
The former butler also said it is likely the King has already considered giving Beckham a knighthood.
He said: “It’s a much sought after honour, it’s one that’s eluded him, but it will come his way, he just has to be more patient. It’s on its way. It’s not in the post yet, but it’s on its way. His name is on the King’s desk!”
The football legend used to be close friends with , but this since the prince and moved overseas to California.
This year, the football pro instead has been seen in closer relations with and the King,
David and his wife Victoria attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace last night (Image: WPA Pool/Getty Images)