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Daily Record
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
David Beckham in hospital after suffering painful injury as Victoria is by his bedside
Sir David Beckham shared a selfie from a hospital bed after suffering the painful injury. Sir David Beckham has been pictured in hospital with his arm in a sling as his wife gave fans an update. Lady Victoria shared the snap on Instagram and penned: "Get well soon, Daddy," alongside a snap of the footballing icon smiling while wearing a hospital gown. She also gave him a friendship bracelet made with white beads to form 'Get Well Soon'. It is unknown what happened to the former England star, writes The Mirror. David's hospital dash comes amid a family feud with eldest son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, have made headlines in recent weeks over speculation of a 'feud' with his family, including his parents David, 50, and Victoria, 51. Brooklyn hasn't publicly acknowledged his father for his recent Knighthood award or on Father's Day but has continued to praise wife Nicola in his posts. Last night, he expressed his love for Nicola, whom he tagged, Brooklyn teased in the caption that she's his world. He wrote "my" alongside an emoji depicting the globe. Beside a heart emoji, he also commented over the photo: "My absolute angel." A few hours later, he then went on to wish David's mother Sandra a happy birthday. He marked his grandmother's birthday with a post that included a photo of him beside her. Brooklyn wrote: "Happy birthday nanny xx love you so much." It is thought to have marked him reaching out for the first time to his family on social media. Meanwhile, David shared a gushing post of his own to celebrate his mother's birthday. He even made a nod to Brooklyn in the post and he refused to give into the recent slew of social media digs and snubs from his son. The caption of the sweet post also mentioned Brooklyn, despite the alleged fall out. David captioned the tribute post: "Happy birthday mum we love you so much I hope u have the best day Thank you for always being there for us all Love you x @sandra_beckham49 @lynnebeckhambriggs1972 @jo_jo_beckham_ @victoriabeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven." Brooklyn and Nicola have snubbed many family events in recent months including, turning out to celebrate Victoria's 51st birthday or David's milestone 50th birthday celebrations in Paris and London. They also remained silent since the news that the former England player has finally been awarded his long-sought-after knighthood. However, the budding chef made sure to wish Nicola's father, Nelson, a happy birthday in a sweet post shared on his Instagram earlier this week. "Happy birthday, Nelson, we love you," he simply wrote.
Times of Oman
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
David Beckham awarded Knighthood by King Charles III for services to sport and charity
London : Football icon David Beckham has officially received a Knighthood from King Charles III on Saturday (local time), honouring his outstanding contributions to sport and charity. The former Manchester United and England captain is now 'Sir David Beckham', a title befitting one of the most influential and celebrated footballers of all time. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the game, Beckham enjoyed a stellar playing career that spanned across top clubs and continents. He represented footballing giants such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and LA Galaxy, leaving his mark with world-class performances and a legacy of excellence. At the international level, Beckham donned the England shirt 115 times between 1996 and 2009, scoring 17 goals, and captained his country in many memorable moments. His club career is decorated with silverware. At Manchester United, Beckham was an integral part of Sir Alex Ferguson's golden era, playing 265 Premier League matches and scoring 62 goals. Beckham later moved to Real Madrid, where he made 116 appearances and netted 13 goals. His football journey then took him to the United States, and joined LA Galaxy, contributing 18 goals in 98 appearances. Beckham also signed for AC Milan, making 29 appearances and scoring 2 goals, and ended his playing career at Paris Saint-Germain. He has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005. Beckham was in India and watched India's semifinal clash against New Zealand in Mumbai on November 15 during the Men's Cricket World Cup. He interacted with cricket greats like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.
Forbes
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Who's Roger Daltrey Knighted, Finally. A Personal Congratulations
The great Who frontman Roger Daltrey awarded Knighthood. Courtesy Teenage Cancer Trust The great Who front-man/singer Roger Daltrey penned a memoir in 2018 called, "Thanks A Lot, Mr. Kibblewhite." The title refers to a middle school teacher in England who expelled Daltrey over a prank, berating him as someone who would never go anywhere in life. Daltrey says that gesture help straighten him out, and pushed him through life to prove Kibblewhite wrong. Well, Mr. Kibblewhite, Daltrey has just been awarded Knighthood by the Queen, one of the highest honors that the British Royal Family can bestow. I wonder what Kibblewhite would say to that if he were still alive? I've known Roger for quite awhile. In 2016, I helped him with a delicate charity situation concerning Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, perhaps the top hospital of its kind in the world. Afterwards, we got to know each other. I've always been impressed by Roger's humility, grace and self-deprecation, despite his many accomplishments in music. They don't need listing here - everyone is aware of them. The Who, for example, is one of the three major sixties British Invasion bands, the other two being The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, that helped pave the way for other British rock acts to break into America. Roger Daltrey (right) and Pete Townshend of The Who at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, celebrating the opening of a teen cancer facility there, March 2016. Stacey Severn But what many don't know is that Roger has tirelessly and quietly worked, for decades, with band-mate Pete Townshend helping teens with cancer, both with Teen Cancer America in the U.S., and Teenage Cancer Trust in Great Britain. Both organizations have grown into major world charities dedicated to helping teens stricken with cancer (links below) since he helped found them. As Roger once told me, children have specialized cancer programs, as do adults, but teens are often lumped into one of the two groups. It's not fair, he says, as teens are especially vulnerable at the transitional, awkward stage between childhood and adulthood, and therefore need special treatment, both physically (teen cancers tend to be more aggressive) and psychologically (think Alice Cooper's 'I'm Eighteen'). Roger is loyal, as well. He never forgot that simple Memorial Sloan gesture, and, over the years has offered me passes to concerts at major venues like New York's Madison Square Garden to see The Who and catch up with him backstage. A few years ago, he recorded a special video as a favor congratulating Farmington Woods Elementary School on its 20 years of International Baccalaureate status. And, most recently, he wrote an amusing cover quote for my classic rock book, "Amplified," which also includes an interview with him. The Who's Roger Daltrey (right) and Forbes writer Jim Clash backstage at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, September 1, 1999. Michael JP Oakes As to Knighthood, he once joked with me about it. "I don't care about things like that, Jim. I've been too political to ever attain that type of position. I'm a human being, and none of us is perfect." Such a class act. Anyhow, Mr. Daltrey, a very heartfelt congratulations on a title well-deserved - and long overdue - and thank you from all the music fans and sick teens you've inspired and helped over the years. And, as you say, "Be lucky." (Oh, and to Mr. Kibblewhite, thanks.)
South Wales Argus
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Celebrities recognised in King's Birthday Honours list
The King's Birthday Honours celebrate individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British society. Honours are given to people involved in a range of fields, including sport, health, science and technology, education, business, and the arts and media, While Sir Gareth Southgate and Sir Sadiq Khan were names on the New Year Honours, here are some of the famous faces you might recognise that have made the new King's Birthday Honours list. Sir Gareth Southgate 🏴 Our former manager and player has been awarded a Knighthood in the King's New Year Honours List for 2025 for his services to association football 👏 — England (@England) December 30, 2024 Celebrities recognised in King's Birthday Honours list Here are some of the celebrities recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list, what honour they have received and what it is for. Georgia Harrison - Reality TV star - MBE for services to tackling online privacy and cybercrime awareness Samantha Morton - Actress - OBE for services to drama and charity Pam Duncan-Glancy - Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Glasgow Region - MBE for political and public service Penny Mordaunt - Former MP, former leader of the House of Commons and former Defence Secretary - Damehood for political and public service Rufus Norris - former director of the National Theatre - Knighthood for services to theatre Adjoa Andoh - actress - MBE for services to drama Pat Barker CBE - writer and novelist - Damehood for services to literature Claudia Winkleman - television presenter - MBE for services to broadcasting Tess Daly - television presenter - MBE for services to broadcasting Anita Dobson - actress - for services to charitable fundraising and philanthropy Gary Oldman - actor - Knighthood for services to drama David Beckham - former footballer - Knighthood for services to sport and charity Virginia Wade - former tennis player - OBE - For services to tennis and charity Billy Boston - former rugby player - Knighthood for services to rugby league Luke Littler - darts player - MBE for services to darts Luke Humphries - darts player - MBE for services to darts Deta Hedman - darts player - OBE for services to darts and charity Alistair Brownlee - former triathlete - OBE for services to triathlon and charity Rachel Daly - footballer - MBE for services to association football Frank Rothwell - Oldham FC owner - OBE for services to dementia research Devon Malcolm - former cricketer - OBE for services to cricket and to diversity in cricket Steven Davies - former cricketer - MBE for services to sport David Lawrence - former cricketer - MBE for services to cricket Monica Vaughan - former Paralympian - OBE for services to sport Andy Lapthorne - wheelchair tennis star - MBE for services to tennis Natasha Jonas - boxer - MBE for services to boxing and to the community in Liverpool Michael Dunlop - motorcycle rider - MBE for services to motorcycle racing Trish Johnson - golfer - MBE for services to women's golf Christine Still - BBC gymnastics commentator - MBE for services to gymnastics Stephen Lambert - television producer - OBE for services to television Roger Daltrey - leader singer of The Who - Knighthood for services to music and charity Debbie Crosbie - chief executive of Nationwide - Damehood for services to financial services Roisin Currie - chief executive of Nationwide of Greggs - CBE for services to hospitality Dana Strong - group chief executive of Sky - CBE for her services to business and media Clare Barclay - chief executive of Microsoft UK - Damehood for services to business, technology and leadership Lyssa McGowan - chief executive of Pets At Home - OBE for her services to retail Elaine Paige - West End star - Damehood for services to music and charity How does the British honours system work? Any member of the public or an official body can nominate someone for an honour. UK nationals and citizens of 15 Commonwealth 'realms', of which the King is head of state, are eligible for nomination. People living or working overseas, whose achievements were made in another country or in the UK and have a significant international element, can be nominated too. Nominations are submitted to the Cabinet Office's Honours and Appointments Secretariat, which oversees the honours system. A group of 10 independent honours committees, each covering a specialist subject area such as sport or health, consider nominations. King Charles ultimately decides who is recognised in the Birthday Honours list (Image: Temilade Adelaja/PA Wire) The recommendations of these groups of independent experts and senior civil servants are passed on to the Prime Minister and, ultimately, the King for approval. There are two sets of honours per year, at New Year and in June on the King's official birthday. Once all recipients have been decided and checked, the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood at St James's Palace arranges investitures for the presentation of medals. These ceremonies, held about 30 times a year at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and, occasionally, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, and are hosted by senior royals. The most senior ranks of the Order of the British Empire are Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) and Knight or Dame Commander (KBE or DBE). Recommended reading: The order's ranks, after Knighthood or Damehood, are Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE) and Member (MBE). Other honours include Companion of Honour (CH), British Empire Medal (BEM), Royal Victorian Order (RVO), Order of the Bath and Order of St Michael and St George. There is also Royal Red Cross (RRC), King's Police Medal (KPM), King's Fire Service Medal (KFSM) and King's Ambulance Service Medal (KAM).
Glasgow Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
King's Birthday Honours List: All celebrities recognised
The King's Birthday Honours celebrate individual outstanding achievements and contributions to British society. Honours are given to people involved in a range of fields, including sport, health, science and technology, education, business, and the arts and media, While Sir Gareth Southgate and Sir Sadiq Khan were names on the New Year Honours, here are some of the famous faces you might recognise that have made the new King's Birthday Honours list. Sir Gareth Southgate 🏴 Our former manager and player has been awarded a Knighthood in the King's New Year Honours List for 2025 for his services to association football 👏 — England (@England) December 30, 2024 Celebrities recognised in King's Birthday Honours list Here are some of the celebrities recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list, what honour they have received and what it is for. Georgia Harrison - Reality TV star - MBE for services to tackling online privacy and cybercrime awareness Samantha Morton - Actress - OBE for services to drama and charity Pam Duncan-Glancy - Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Glasgow Region - MBE for political and public service Penny Mordaunt - Former MP, former leader of the House of Commons and former Defence Secretary - Damehood for political and public service Rufus Norris - former director of the National Theatre - Knighthood for services to theatre Adjoa Andoh - actress - MBE for services to drama Pat Barker CBE - writer and novelist - Damehood for services to literature Claudia Winkleman - television presenter - MBE for services to broadcasting Tess Daly - television presenter - MBE for services to broadcasting Anita Dobson - actress - for services to charitable fundraising and philanthropy Gary Oldman - actor - Knighthood for services to drama David Beckham - former footballer - Knighthood for services to sport and charity Virginia Wade - former tennis player - OBE - For services to tennis and charity Billy Boston - former rugby player - Knighthood for services to rugby league Luke Littler - darts player - MBE for services to darts Luke Humphries - darts player - MBE for services to darts Deta Hedman - darts player - OBE for services to darts and charity Alistair Brownlee - former triathlete - OBE for services to triathlon and charity Rachel Daly - footballer - MBE for services to association football Frank Rothwell - Oldham FC owner - OBE for services to dementia research Devon Malcolm - former cricketer - OBE for services to cricket and to diversity in cricket Steven Davies - former cricketer - MBE for services to sport David Lawrence - former cricketer - MBE for services to cricket Monica Vaughan - former Paralympian - OBE for services to sport Andy Lapthorne - wheelchair tennis star - MBE for services to tennis Natasha Jonas - boxer - MBE for services to boxing and to the community in Liverpool Michael Dunlop - motorcycle rider - MBE for services to motorcycle racing Trish Johnson - golfer - MBE for services to women's golf Christine Still - BBC gymnastics commentator - MBE for services to gymnastics Stephen Lambert - television producer - OBE for services to television Roger Daltrey - leader singer of The Who - Knighthood for services to music and charity Debbie Crosbie - chief executive of Nationwide - Damehood for services to financial services Roisin Currie - chief executive of Nationwide of Greggs - CBE for services to hospitality Dana Strong - group chief executive of Sky - CBE for her services to business and media Clare Barclay - chief executive of Microsoft UK - Damehood for services to business, technology and leadership Lyssa McGowan - chief executive of Pets At Home - OBE for her services to retail Elaine Paige - West End star - Damehood for services to music and charity How does the British honours system work? Any member of the public or an official body can nominate someone for an honour. UK nationals and citizens of 15 Commonwealth 'realms', of which the King is head of state, are eligible for nomination. People living or working overseas, whose achievements were made in another country or in the UK and have a significant international element, can be nominated too. Nominations are submitted to the Cabinet Office's Honours and Appointments Secretariat, which oversees the honours system. A group of 10 independent honours committees, each covering a specialist subject area such as sport or health, consider nominations. King Charles ultimately decides who is recognised in the Birthday Honours list (Image: Temilade Adelaja/PA Wire) The recommendations of these groups of independent experts and senior civil servants are passed on to the Prime Minister and, ultimately, the King for approval. There are two sets of honours per year, at New Year and in June on the King's official birthday. Once all recipients have been decided and checked, the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood at St James's Palace arranges investitures for the presentation of medals. These ceremonies, held about 30 times a year at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and, occasionally, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, and are hosted by senior royals. The most senior ranks of the Order of the British Empire are Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GBE) and Knight or Dame Commander (KBE or DBE). Recommended reading: The order's ranks, after Knighthood or Damehood, are Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE) and Member (MBE). Other honours include Companion of Honour (CH), British Empire Medal (BEM), Royal Victorian Order (RVO), Order of the Bath and Order of St Michael and St George. There is also Royal Red Cross (RRC), King's Police Medal (KPM), King's Fire Service Medal (KFSM) and King's Ambulance Service Medal (KAM).
