David Beckham to be awarded knighthood in King Charles’s birthday list

The King meets David Beckham during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on May 19 (Paul Grover/Daily Telegraph) (PA)

David Beckham is to be awarded a knighthood in Britain's King Charles's Birthday Honours, according to reports.

The former England captain will appear on the list due to be released next week, the Sun reported, having previously been awarded an OBE in 2003.