“It’s been a great day,” Beckham replied, to which the King answered, “Magic. Now, you do what you’re good at.”

Beckham then appeared to share his next goal: “It’s been my greatest honour, if I’m honest. Next step, I’m going to write a book. But being here has been incredible today.”

King Charles seemed pleased by the idea, replying, “You can write a book, David. And try not to forget those names.” Beckham responded with a smile: “Oh, I’m sure they’ll be so happy to be mentioned in it.”

The pair wrapped up their exchange with the King saying, “It’s lovely to see you again,” to which Beckham replied, “Same here, it’s been an enjoyable experience.”

Beckham’s Royal Connection

Beckham has long enjoyed a close relationship with the royal family. He is friends with both Prince William and Prince Harry, and famously queued for over 12 hours to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II when her coffin lay in state in 2022.

In 2024, he was named an ambassador for The King’s Foundation, supporting its work in education and rural skills. “I’ve always been keen to help young people expand their horizons,” he said at the time. “It was inspiring to hear from The King about the Foundation’s work during my visit to Highgrove Gardens — and compare beekeeping tips!”

Now, with a knighthood to his name and a book potentially on the way, Sir David Beckham’s next chapter looks set to be as remarkable as his last.