British soccer icon David Beckham formally obtained his knighthood from King Charles III at a solemn investiture ceremony at Windsor Fortress on Tuesday (British native time). Nonetheless, the event drew sudden consideration for its alternative of background music — a string quartet rendition of “Golden,” the hit monitor from Netflix’s international animated sensation “KPop Demon Hunters.”
The chart-topping hit was performed as the previous England captain stepped ahead to obtain the very best royal honor.
The unconventional music choice instantly captured the eye of the media, breaking by the same old formality of the royal event.
British tabloids, together with the Every day Mail, rapidly speculated on the deeper that means of the Okay-pop style music’s inclusion. Many interpreted the selection of “Golden” as a playful, inside reference to Beckham’s well-known, affectionate nickname, “Goldenballs,” which his spouse, Victoria Beckham, a former member of the Spice Women, had used throughout an interview in 2008.
Beckham, who loved a glittering profession with golf equipment like Manchester United and Actual Madrid, was acknowledged for his immense contributions to soccer in addition to his in depth philanthropic work, significantly as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and founding father of the “7 Fund” for kids in disaster.
With the knighthood, Beckham is now entitled to make use of the title “Sir,” and his spouse shall be addressed as “Girl.”
