David Beckham is now officially an ambassador for The King’s Foundation, a move announced by the charity on June 1.
The former Manchester United icon has joined the King’s Foundation to support youth and environmental programmes.
The organisation, founded by King Charles in 1990 while he was Prince of Wales, aspires to foster communities that prioritise harmony between people, places, and the environment.
Beckham recently visited King Charles’ Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire, where he examined the charity’s educational activities and took part in seminars.
Every year, The King’s Foundation educates around 15,000 pupils and provides health and wellness programmes to an additional 2,000 people. The nonprofit also works on regeneration projects that revitalise communities and preserve historic buildings in the United Kingdom and around the world.
Beckham acknowledged his excitement for his new job, saying, “I am thrilled to be working with The King’s Foundation and to have the opportunity to help increase awareness of the charity’s work. I have always wanted to assist young people in broadening their perspectives, and I am particularly excited to support the Foundation’s education programmes and efforts to give young people more access to nature.”
He added, “Having developed a love for the countryside, I’m also on a personal mission to learn more about rural skills, which are so central to the Foundation’s work.”
The retired football star, who has a passion for beekeeping with royals such as Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla, wrote, “It was encouraging to hear from the King about the work of His Majesty’s Foundation during my recent visit to Highgrove Gardens—and trade beekeeping ideas!” Beckham spoke with students at the Snowdon School of Furniture and those taking part in the Métiers d’art Embroidery Fellowship, which is a cooperation between Chanel and Le19M.
Beckham has long been affiliated with the royal family, attending key events such as Prince William’s wedding to Kate Middleton and Prince Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle. In 2003, Queen Elizabeth awarded him an OBE for his contributions to football. Following the Queen’s death in September 2022, Beckham joined hundreds of mourners in London, standing in line for 12 hours.
