David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K.

David Beckham is going to be awarded a knighthood in King Charles’ birthday honors list next week. He will be awarded for his soccer career and contribution to British society, according to multiple reports.

David Beckham is set to receive a knighthood from King Charles III, but the honor comes amid signs of growing distance between him and son Brooklyn, whose recent branding move has fueled family rift rumors.