Piers Morgan breaks silence on David Beckham knighthood

Outspoken journalist Piers Morgan has finally broken his silence after former football legend David Beckham was honoured with knighthood.

David Beckham was knighted on Friday for services to sport and charity, with Who singer Roger Daltrey and actor Gary Oldman also receiving the honour.

Beckham, who played 115 times for England as well as for a list of high-profile clubs including Manchester United and Real Madrid, will now be known as "sir" and his wife Victoria, a former member of the Spice Girls pop group, will be known as Lady Beckham.

The 50-year-old, who has long been in the running for a knighthood, was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2003 -- a lesser award in Britain´s honours system.

Victoria later received the same award for services to the fashion industry.

Beckham´s knighthood is the culmination of years of tireless efforts to transcend football and turn himself into a global icon at the intersection of sport, fashion and business.

Sharing a photo of King Charles and David Beckham, Piers Morgan tweeted, “Congrats to David Beckham on his knighthood, awarded 8yrs after leaked emails revealed him say of the honours committee when he was previously overlooked.”