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.

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.

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,