After nearly a decade and half of longing, David Beckham’s quest for knighthood will officially come to an end after the 50-year-old former pillar of the Premier League pitch accepts the prestigious honor from King Charles himself.

David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K.

The former soccer player was reportedly first nominated for a knighthood in 2011 David Beckham is set to receive a knighthood in King Charles’ birthday honors list next week The recognition will result in his wife,