Fact Check – Did David Beckham refuse a knighthood and punch King Charles III?

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Claimant: Social Media (United Kingdom)


Claim: Viral clip shows David Beckham refusing a knighthood from King Charles III and punching him afterward.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: The video was digitally manipulated using AI. No credible British or international media outlet reported any such incident, and Beckham’s representatives have denied the fabricated claim.


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Date: 11/10/2025




 

Last Updated on November 10, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check


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