Sir Rod Stewart, aged 79, entertained guests at the inaugural King's Foundation awards ceremony in London alongside his wife, Penny Lancaster.
Reflecting on his own knighthood bestowed upon him in 2016, the rock star couldn't resist injecting a bit of humor into the evening.
During his brief remarks, he jovially predicted that footballing legend David Beckham, aged 49, would soon follow in his footsteps and receive the prestigious honor. In a video shared on X, Sir Rod expressed his and Penny's gratitude for serving as ambassadors for the King's Trust, before playfully teasing Beckham about his imminent knighthood, stating, "David, yours is coming soon."
David Beckham, former England captain, is yet to join the esteemed ranks of fellow sports stars who have received knighthoods, a list that includes luminaries such as the late Sir Bobby Charlton and former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Despite this, Beckham was bestowed with an OBE in 2003 for his contributions to football.
At a regal event in London, the former Manchester United player was among several notable personalities in attendance. He was spotted sharing a lighthearted moment with the monarch, who exuded elegance at 75, while Beckham himself looked dashing in a black suit and tie.
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Married to Posh Spice Victoria Beckham, David appeared to be in high spirits throughout the event, where he mingled with fellow guests, including actress Sienna Miller.
The King's Foundation Awards serve as a platform to honor students, teachers, alumni, and partners associated with the foundation.
This organization, driven by the monarch's enduring commitment to nature-inspired initiatives, provides educational courses, promotes wellbeing programs, and spearheads regeneration projects across the UK.
Beckham's recent appointment as an ambassador for the King's Foundation was announced, and he had the privilege of meeting His Majesty at Highgrove.
Earlier this year, Sir Rod Stewart has become the latest artist to make a significant move by selling the rights to his esteemed song catalog.
Teaming up with Iconic Artists Group for this transaction, the 79-year-old "Maggie May" hitmaker aims to preserve and enhance his musical legacy for future generations of fans.
A press release obtained by People magazine confirmed Iconic's dedication to developing and expanding Stewart's musical heritage spanning six decades.
Reported by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, Stewart has sold his interests in his publishing catalog, recorded music, and certain name and likeness rights to Irving Azoff's Iconic for nearly $100 million.
The company has also amassed $1 billion to invest in the music assets of various artists.
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