David Beckham has long had his eye on landing a knighthood and his dream is set to become a reality – but it could be in jeopardy before he's even received the gong. David, who recently turned 50, is rumoured to be on King Charles' Birthday Honours List this month, with reports he'll be dubbed Sir David, while Victoria Beckham could be getting the polished title of Lady Beckham. Becks is said to be on the cusp of being officially dubbed a knight in the upcoming King's Birthday Honours list, taking his place among Britain's elite. But, there's a snag – whispers of his almost-knighthood reaching the public too soon could see him getting stripped of his honour before he receives it, according to the Mirror's sources. Their source said: "David's long-awaited knighthood could be on the ropes after the news leaked. "David has wanted this knighthood for many years so the last thing he needs is the horse bolting before he's able to close the stable door. "But, there are rules and protocols that those being awarded Honours must abide by – including a strict embargo on keeping hush hush before The Gazette shares the list." The Gazette is the UK's official public record, in which the official Honours Lists are released alongside other public notices and information. Meanwhile, Richard Fitzwilliams, royal commentator and former Editor of The International Who's Who, explains: "There is a theoretical threat that names leaked before the Honours List is officially announced could have their honours removed. "This is highly unlikely especially given the number of high-profile names leaked ahead of receiving their honours in the past, which have included Barbara Windsor and Tim Henman. "A whistleblower revealed Tim Henman's upcoming OBE award in December 2003. The leak included a memo from the main Honours committee and prompted concerns about the process, which ultimately led to much-needed reform. "Also, news of the late Barbara Windsor's Damehood in the 2016 New Year's Honours list was released, together with others, before the official announcement. This caused controversy, prompting an inquiry." He added: "However, Honours list leaks aren't new, In 2019, a government report containing names and addresses of recipients was accidentally published. Also, a leak in 2003 revealed a secret list of 300 who had previously declined honours. "It appears there periodically seems to be a 'mole' in the system," Richard suggested, before he added: "If the leak had come from David's camp, then there may be a risk to his knighthood, but that most emphatically does not seem to be the case. "It is extraordinary that there has been no knighthood for David Beckham yet. He turned 50 in May and he is a phenomenon who only has an OBE. His charity work for UNICEF, helping to bring the Olympics to London and his incredible career achievements over the years, make the knighthood he will shortly be receiving long overdue."