David Beckham shares photo with his ‘emotional’ mom Sandra West after being honored with knighthood

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: David Beckham took to Instagram on Monday, June 16, where he posted a photo of himself with his mother Sandra Georgina West after being honored with knighthood by King Charles last week.

The football star, who recently became a “Sir” along with ‘The Who’ frontman Roger Daltrey and Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman, revealed in a social media share that he had lunch with his mother at Tony's Pie and Mash in London, People reported.

David Beckham says his mother cried over his achievement

Beckham wrote in the caption, “Lunch with Mum, haven't seen her since the news 🥹 mum cried when she arrived , cried during lunch and cried when I was leaving x special moment for us all ❤️ love you mum x.”

His mother even responded in the comment section, saying, “Love you more ❤️was emotional people saying congratulations Sir 😢 see tears again 😂 xx.”

Meanwhile, with Beckham getting the “Sir” title, his fashion designer wife Victoria has now become Lady Beckham.

Victoria Beckham says she ‘couldn’t be prouder of’ husband David

The proud wife celebrated him on social media as well as she wrote, “You’ve always been my knight in shining armour, but now it’s official. Sir @davidbeckham!!! What an honour, I couldn’t be prouder of you.”

“Your dedication to the things that matter most — your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family — has never wavered. The way you’ve touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us everyday,” the former Spice Girl noted.

Ending her post, Victoria added, “But above all else, I’m so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much xxxx.”

David Beckham felt ‘grateful to be recognized for work’

After being honored, David Beckham expressed gratitude. In a statement, the father-of-four said, “To have played for and captained my country was the greatest privilege of my career and literally a boyhood dream come true.”

He continued, “Off the pitch, I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to represent Britain around the world and work with incredible organisations that are supporting communities in need and inspiring the next generation.”

“I'm so lucky to be able to do the work that I do and I'm grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment. It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I'm immensely proud and it's such an emotional moment for me to share with my family,” the Inter Miami co-owner added.