United Kingdom, June 17 -- Sir David Beckham has revealed his mother couldn't stop crying over his knighthood.

On Friday (13.06.25), the retired football legend was named in the King's Birthday Honours ahead of an official ceremony, and he has opened up about his mother Sandra's reaction after they enjoyed a lunch at Tony's Pie and Mash in London.

He wrote on Instagram: "Lunch with Mum , haven't seen her since the news...

"Mum cried when she arrived , cried during lunch and cried when I was leaving x special moment for us all.

"Love you mum x @sandra_beckham49 (Dads next) (sic)"

Sandra admitted she felt "emotional" having people approach her son to offer their congratulations using his new title.

She commented under the post: "Love ...