Will it be 'Arise Sir David Beckham'?

The Beckhams with David's OBE. They are tipped to become Sir and Lady Beckham.
11 April 2012
The Weekender

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David Beckham may be returning to Buckingham Palace soon for a knighthood.

The footballing star received an OBE in 2003 and is tipped to become a Sir in the 2007 New Year Honours following his work for the London Olympic bid.

Whispers in Whitehall have also suggested the move could be motivated by Tony Blair's anxiety to be seen as a populist Prime Minister.

If the former England captain is knighted, his wife would transform from Posh Spice to Lady Beckham - a name in keeping with their country residence nicknamed 'Beckingham Palace.'

The title would see Beckham launched into the company of English footballing greats including Sir Geoff Hurst and Sir Bobby Moore.

Iconic status

A source at Westminster told the Daily Express: "Beckham has become an enduring icon of this generation. New Labour's spin doctors know this and are keen to reward him for his endeavors.

"Such an award would be seen as a popular move to the electorate."

Beckham, who is trying to regain his place in the England football team, was a central figure in the London Olympic bid.

He has also performed a great deal of work for charity and is often seen chaperoning 11-year-old Kirsty Howard who suffers from a terminal heart defect.

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