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British government: No debate over David Beckham honour
May 31, 2007, 15:08 GMT
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London - The British government Thursday denied press reports that it may be seeking to block a knighthood for footballer David Beckham because he is taking up residence in the US.
A government spokesman said there had been no discussions of that kind, and civil servants were anyway not in a position to stop nominations.
News reports Thursday quoted an unnamed source as saying there was concern that Beckham's five-year contract with Los Angeles Galaxy might prevent him appearing again in an England shirt.
Under the honours system, candidates are proposed by Prime Minister Tony Blair, and the awards given by Queen Elizabeth II.
If Beckham, 32, was included, a knighthood would mean he could call himself Sir David, and his wife Victoria would be Lady Beckham.
The former Spice Girl has made it clear in the past that she would love the title.
'I'd love that, that would be quite fabulous. It's just so camp, it's wonderful isn't it? Lady Victoria... that would be quite amazing,' the 33-year-old said in a BBC interview.
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NeilJun 1st, 2007 - 13:47:05
I'm moved to ask: What exactly has David Beckham done to deserve a knighthood? Are they really going to set the precedent that captaining an England side to inglorious exits in the quarter-finals of the World Cup (twice) and European Championship is sufficient?
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