King’s Birthday Honours list: Sir David Beckham knighted and Luke Littler honoured
Arise Sir David Beckham (Photo: Toby Melville/PA Wire)Sir David Beckham says he is ‘immensely proud’ to have been awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours.One of the most famous and successful footballers of all-time, the former England captain is honoured for his services to sport and charity.Among the other sporting names honoured this year are Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade and Darts superstar Luke Littler.‘Growing up in east London with parents