David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K.

British soccer star-turned-business mogul David Beckham is reportedly set to receive his knighthood next week, after waiting in line for the honor for 14 years.

Beckham’s appointment as an ambassador was proof to some royal watchers that a knighthood was finally in sight after years of being snubbed in annual honours lists. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams previously told the Express believed it was “high-time” the global megastar and national treasure was honoured.