David Beckham breaks silence after knighthood snub with emotional new year post

David Beckham was missing from the New Year's honours list again seven years after he famously savaged the committee for excluding him in a leaked email

David Beckham has reflected on an "unforgettable year" in 2024 as he broke his silence after being snubbed for a knighthood again.

The former footballer was missing from the New Year's honours list again seven years after he famously savaged the committee for excluding him in a leaked email.

Pop stars Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera and Ed Sheeran were among other famous faces reminiscing about the past 12 months and wishing fans a Happy New Year.

Beckham marked the occasion with some photos of his family, beginning with one of him and wife Victoria kissing. In the Instagram post, the 49-year-old wrote: “Happy New Year from myself, my wife and my amazing kids… Thank you for an unforgettable year and I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy 2025. Love David x.”

Victoria posted a video of the couple dancing and wrote: “My number one dancing partner, my everything. I love you so so much @‌davidbeckham.”

Elsewhere, singer Jessie J said her 2024 highlight was her son, Sky Safir Cornish Colman, whose birth she announced in May 2023.

In an Instagram post the 36-year-old wrote: “My 2024 highlight is easy. You. My boy.” She added: “My first full year of being your Mum. Watching you blossom this year has been the most magical thing to watch. You are hands down the highlight of my year and my life. I haven’t loved anything more than I love you my angel boy.”

Canadian singer Dion, who returned to public performances this year after revealing her diagnosis with stiff person syndrome (SPS) in 2022, thanked fans for their “unwavering support”.

The 56-year-old performed from the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in July and closed the 1001 Seasons Of Elie Saab event in Saudi Arabia in November. She said in an online post: “As we wrap up another year together, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support.

“Your love and energy inspire me every day. I wish you all a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. Here’s to endless possibilities in the coming year. Wishing you a safe holiday and a fabulous New Year!”

US pop star Aguilera addressed recent comments about her appearance in a video montage which included screenshots of online messages that said things including “Did you just get younger?” and “I don’t think that’s her”.

The 44-year-old singer encouraged fans to do “something a little different this year” and wrote: “No one else can dictate who you are. No one deserves an explanation. I am evolved enough to know that nothing comes easy and no one is perfect. Everyone will judge you. No matter WHAT you do. And/or what you don’t do.”

Shape Of You singer Sheeran shared a selection of photos on Instagram and teased that 2025 will be a year of “releasing” which he is “very excited about”. Reflecting on the past year, the 33-year-old wrote: “2024 was a year of touring, painting, travelling, fathering, recording and creating. Thank you for all the wonderful memories this year.”

Music star Goulding, who recently celebrated her 38th birthday, shared a video montage to Instagram and gave love to her “amazing son” and the “glorious women in my life”.

The singer, who announced her separation from husband Caspar Jopling in 2024, wrote in an Instagram post: “Strange that the hardest times can exist at the same time as feeling the most alive.”

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