David Beckham Set for Knighthood?
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David Beckham is set to be given a knighthood in the New Year's Honors List.
The retired soccer and showbiz icon will become a "Sir" with final approval reportedly due later this month.
According to reports in The Sun on Sunday newspaper, his $260 million finances are being assessed - as is the norm before any knighthood. "HM Revenue and Customs look at the higher honors - specially at high earners like sports people - to see if there is anything they want to double check," a source said.
It is expected Britain's Prince William will perform the annual ceremony, which would be attended by David's wife Victoria, their daughter Harper, two, and their sons Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 12, and eight-year-old Cruz.
It is said the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player's name was put forward after he ended his 20-year-old career earlier this year after he won the French soccer league with Paris Saint-Germain. However, his role as an ambassador for Britain and excessive charity work - along with the part he played in bringing the Olympics to London last summer - will also be honored.
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Russell Brand Wants to Be Knighted
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The former drug and sex addict revealed that he thinks he is in line for the honor and that his fans will be upset it he is not presented with one soon.
"They can't ignore me for much longer. I should have a knighthood. Otherwise the people will revolt," he told The Sun.
The comedian has been open about his love of Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family. After moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, the Arthur star was particularly upset to be missing out on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London earlier this month: "It hurts my heart. It's a great time in our country and I'm devastated not to be there. I love the Queen and have never been so in love with her since I came to America."
Russell added before the event that he would be celebrating regardless of his whereabouts: "But we will be honoring the Queen in our own special way."