Rod Stewart jokes about David Beckham’s Knighthood at Royal Foundation event

Sir Rod Stewart couldn’t resist a cheeky jab at David Beckham while celebrating the work of King Charles III’s foundation, alongside several star ambassadors. 

The event, held at St James’s Palace on June 11, featured notable guests including Sienna Miller, broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh, former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, and Stewart’s wife, model Penny Lancaster.

The gathering showcased the contributions of students, teachers, alumni, and partners to the foundation’s charitable efforts. Rocker Stewart, 79, who was knighted in 2016, made a short speech in which he quipped about Beckham’s long-anticipated knighthood. 

“Penny and I are so honoured to be ambassadors for the King’s Foundation,” he began. 

“I’m also wonderfully honoured to be a knight. David, yours is coming soon,” he added, prompting laughter from the audience as Beckham shook his head and laughed.

King Charles III, attending the inaugural King’s Foundation charity awards, was seen smiling alongside Stewart and Beckham. 

The former England captain was announced as one of the foundation’s ambassadors last month. 

During the event, Beckham discussed with the King his passion for beekeeping and connecting young people to nature.

Beckham, known for sharing videos of his gardening projects on social media, including his beloved chickens and beehives, has garnered fan support for a potential gardening show. 

Later in the evening, Charles and Beckham shared a light-hearted conversation about England’s chances in the Euro 2024 championships. “We’ll be ready. Gareth will be ready,” Beckham assured the King.

The event at St James’s Palace is set to become an annual fixture in the King’s Foundation calendar. 

The foundation, based at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire, focuses on revitalizing communities through urban regeneration, supporting sustainable food production, and teaching rural skills, alongside its education programmes to protect traditional skills.

Last month, Stewart made a surprising admission about his hit song “Maggie May,” joking that he would have “asked for his money back” upon hearing it. 

Reflecting on his career, Stewart told Classic Rock Stories, “Isn’t it a wonder I’ve survived some of my f***ing terrible career moves. Sometimes I worry about me!” 

This revelation came weeks after Stewart surprised patrons at a Glasgow pub with an impromptu rendition of the 1971 hit following a Celtic game.