Victoria Beckham was seen out and about in West London on Thursday, casually stylish in black workout clothes and cool sunglasses as she stepped out of her sleek £100,000 Porsche.
The reason behind the buzz? It was announced that her husband, David Beckham, is finally set to receive a knighthood — a huge moment after years of anticipation and waiting.
Flashback to 2003 Shows Victoria’s Ambitions for Titles
Interestingly, footage from their 2003 ITV documentary The Real Beckhams has recently resurfaced, reminding us that Victoria had dreams of titles and honors long before the knighthood news for David made headlines.
The old clips show the couple getting ready in a London hotel room on the morning of David’s OBE investiture at Buckingham Palace.
You can almost feel the excitement and nerves in the air.
Playful Banter Over Titles That Feels Like Fate Now
In one memorable moment, Victoria chats about the day ahead and cheekily tells David she can’t believe he’s about to become “David Beckham OBE.”
David jokes back that he’ll make her call him that.
Victoria quickly fires back, “When you become a Sir and I’m a Lady, I’ll make everyone call me that — even you!” David laughs awkwardly and says, “We’ll see.”
At the time, it was light-hearted fun — but now that David is about to be knighted over 20 years later, her playful words sound almost prophetic.
Family Moments and Present-Day Tensions Surface
The video also captures their sons — young Romeo, just over a year old, and Brooklyn, then four — with Brooklyn affectionately hugging his dad as he returns from the ceremony.
That touching father-son moment stands out now, especially since Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham remain estranged from the rest of the family.
So it seems unlikely they’ll join the celebrations when David officially receives his knighthood next week.
Victoria and David’s other children — Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13 — complete the family picture.
Victoria’s Reflections on Royal Honors and the Queen’s Grace
At another point in the footage, Victoria jokes about David beating her to receiving an honor, referring to his OBE, which was awarded by the late Queen for his football achievements.
Victoria hasn’t yet received a royal honor herself but says the investiture gave her a newfound respect for the royal family.
She remarked on how impressive the Queen was — standing for an hour and a half, giving out awards to people from all walks of life with genuine kindness and attention.
“She made every single person there feel special,” Victoria said, recalling a moment when the Queen spoke warmly to someone honored for services to the Inland Revenue — not exactly the most glamorous role, but the Queen still treated them with grace.
A Peek Inside the Palace and Beckingham Palace Nostalgia
Victoria also shared a glimpse of their visit inside Buckingham Palace, joking that it wasn’t quite as stylish or modern as their own home, nicknamed “Beckingham Palace.”
That grand estate in Hertfordshire was bought by David and Victoria shortly after their 1999 wedding and became a symbol of their early celebrity years.
It was a huge mansion set on 24 acres, with a maze, recording studio, and football pitch.
They sold it in 2014 to focus on a more private life abroad.
David Beckham’s Pride and Royal Connections
Later in the documentary, David reflects on the day’s significance, saying he felt “really proud” to be English.
He recalled the Queen telling him it was a great honor to give him the medal and even asked if traveling and playing football was tiring.
David joked no and mentioned that while the Queen hadn’t asked for an autograph, she had read his autobiography My Side.
More recently, David was seen chatting with King Charles at the Chelsea Flower Show in London.
Their friendship has reportedly deepened through a shared love of gardening.
The Journey to a Long-Awaited Knighthood
David, who grew up in Chingford and has been a royalist since his school days, has wanted a knighthood for years.
He got close back in 2003 with his OBE, but tax controversies and other issues seemed to block his path.
In 2017, leaked emails revealed David’s frustration at being snubbed once again by the honors committee — with some harsh words directed at the process and even fellow celebrities who had received awards.
Despite those setbacks, the announcement of his knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours List finally confirms the recognition he’s been waiting for — meaning Victoria will officially become Lady Beckham as well.