David Beckham is proud to be a friend of the Royal Family (Image: Getty / WPA POOL)
has once again shown his “unwavering loyalty” towards the , claims a PR expert, after his presence on stage in front of world leaders at the in Davos, Switzerland.
PR guru and crisis communications specialist Mark Borkowski certainly thinks Beckham is “signposting” his worthiness for a knighthood, whic many believe that Beckham has been after securing for many years.
He said: “Beckham isn’t merely in the ‘good books’; he’s practically penning a chapter. His unwavering loyalty, conveniently broadcast at a global stage like Davos, is an unmistakable nudge to the Establishment.”
Speaking in an interview in Davos, the ex-England captain gushed about The Prince of Wales. He said: “Whenever the Prince of Wales sends me a message and says ‘I need you to do this’ or ‘be there’, it’s always a ‘yes’.”
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, the PR guru said: “Beckham’s effusive loyalty reads as part genuine admiration, part strategic maneuvering. A knighthood would cement his legacy not just as an icon of sport, but as a true bastion of Britishness.”
In Davos, Beckham, 49, hit the stage with CNBC anchor Sara Eisen for a wide-ranging conversation on his work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and philanthropic commitments.
Beckham also said: “I always get emotional talking about anything that I do with our Royal Family, because I’ve always been a huge royalist. I was brought up in a household that adored and loved everything that came with the Royal Family.”
There was wide speculation before Christmas that Beckham could be bestowed with a knighthood after he made a string of notable public appearances alongside the Royal Family in 2024.
In December, he and wife Victoria also in honour of the visiting Emir of Qatar.
Beckham was also confirmed as an , the King’s Foundation in June last year.
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Mark also told Express.co.uk, that Beckham knows how to play “the long game”.
He said: “Let’s not forget, relationships with the monarchy are as much about optics as they are about genuine connection.
“Beckham’s willingness to respond to royal requests ‘without hesitation’ showcases his dependability—an appealing trait for the establishment.”
He added: “Whether this bond is forged in private camaraderie or polished for public display is debatable, but Beckham’s dedication to the royal brand cannot be dismissed.”
The humble British icon also relayed to the crowd in Davos that he was “honored” when asked him to get involved with his foundation and that his mother, Sandra West, “burst into tears” when he relayed the news.
“Because she’s so proud of obviously what I’ve done throughout my career, but she’s also proud. And she knows my grandparents would have been proud that I have played such an important role within the Royal Family and the charities that they have…” Beckham said.