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Prince William delighted royal fans this week when he let an adorable detail about youngest son Prince Louis’s bedtime routine slip during a Buckingham Palace garden party

During his latest public engagement at this week’s Buckingham Palace garden party, Prince William let slip an adorable detail about youngest son Prince Louis’ bedtime routine. The 41 year old heir to the throne stepped out in style earlier this week to host the annual occasion alongside his cousins Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall.

Sadly, his wife Kate Middleton was unable to attend as she is currently recuperating from her cancer treatment, but he was joined by author Rowan Aderyn at the bash, a member of William’s own Homewards foundation, which aims to fight homelessness. During the event, Rowan gifted the Prince with a copy of his book, Homewards and William couldn’t have been more thrilled.

“The gift was one that William greatly appreciated,” reports Us Weekly, before telling the author that he couldn’t wait to share the book with his son Louis. “This is great, so inspirational,” William said. “I’ll read this to Louis tonight at bedtime.”

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Prince William revealed a small detail about son Louis’ bedtime routine at a Buckingham Palace garden party earlier this week ( 
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Interestingly, this isn’t the first time William has mentioned a book by name when it comes to his children, as the royal is a bid proponent of reading to his children before bed. Back in 2020, the doting dad spotted a copy of Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson during a visit to a South Wales ice cream parlour, before admitting: “I read this to our children all the time,” the Daily Mail reports.

In the same conversation the Prince even joked that it had saved many bedtimes, with William also recalling how he had met the actor herself while presenting her with a CBE. “I said, ‘Do you realise how many parents you have saved at bedtime?’” he recalled.

In addition to Julia’s work, William is also a huge fan of David Walliams’ books, with the senior royal even branded them “really, really good” in a glowing string of praise for the former Britain’s Got Talent judge.

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It isn’t just William and his children that are avid readers however, but also their mother Kate too, who previously delighted fans by taking over CBeebies’s bedtime hour to delight children around the country as she read the book The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark, by Jill Tomlinson back in 2022.

But the 42 year old is not the first member of the Royal family to read a children’s story on television, and is actually following in the footsteps of her father-in-law.

King Charles published his own children’s book, The Old Man of Lochnagar – which he wrote to raise main for The Prince’s Trust – back in 1980 and, four years later, he took to our screens to read it.

The West African country’s officials and leading icons are very keen for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to visit after their ‘success’ in their neighbouring country Nigeria, say sources

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be invited to Ghana after their ‘triumph’ on their high-profile trip to Nigeria, according to sources.

The West African country’s officials and leading icons are keen for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to visit after their ‘success’ in their neighbouring country Nigeria, sources exclusively tell the Mirror. Insiders say the country’s leading bigwigs and artistic influencers are keen for the Sussexes to fly to Accra, the capital of Ghana that was so loved by Harry’s late Grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, and they will pull out all the stops to make them feel at home.

A source said: “There is already a lot of talk and excitement in Ghana, everyone is so keen for Harry and Meghan to come and experience the great culture and warmth. Several top names have already visited Ghana in recent years from Ed Sheeran, Naomi Campbell and One Direction’s Liam Payne. Idris Elba, who DJ’d at Harry and Meghan’s wedding is a regular too, he is part-Ghanaian and loves spending time ‘back home.’”

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The West African country’s officials and leading icons are very keen for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to visit Ghana after their ‘success’ in their neighbouring country Nigeria ( 
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The source continued: “Harry certainly won’t be short of people to show him around and they will certainly roll out the red carpet for him, drafting in some of the finest Afro-beats performers to welcome him and his family. So perhaps it is only a matter of time before Harry and Meghan come out, and sample the famous jollof rice!”

The Mirror has contacted Prince Harry’s representatives for comment.

The invite follows the pair’s successful tour of Nigeria where they supported their “Giants of Africa” programming, including an announcement that they plan to expand their efforts by providing “an additional adaptive court and accessible sport for the community of Abuja.”

Meghan and Harry hosted a basketball clinic while they were there. “The Duke took to the courts to participate in an array of fun ball bouncing drills. The day was filled with sports, laughter, and meaningful conversation,” the site explained.

The duo gave fans a glimpse of what happened behind-the-scenes of their Nigeria visit. In a stunning moment, Meghan came over all emotional when she was presented a very special gift for Archie and Lilibet. She had earlier said how much she missed not being with them for Mother’s Day so it was even more poignant.

During their high-profile visit to the African continent, we can reveal the Duchess of Sussex was left speechless by a gesture from young Grace Busari, 13. Meghan was overwhelmed when she was presented a pair of stunning hand-stitched teddy bears from 13-year-old Grace, daughter of CNN Nigeria Bureau chief and Senior Editor invited to join Meghan and Harry on their visit.

The cuddly toys from Grace’s line @graceteddies, made from traditional African print material, almost reduced Meghan to tears as she grabbed Stephanie, Grace’s proud mum for a hug. Stephanie, who was part of the Women in Business conference Meghan attended, opened up about the groundbreaking trip. She said: “Wow! That was the weekend that was! Flying to Abuja to cover the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit, I truly didn’t know what to expect. I was very pleasantly surprised. They are fun, caring, loved up, compassionate, total naturals with a crowd. To see Harry sitting on the floor to play volleyball with disabled servicemen was something and he showed such compassion too during his hospital visit to Kaduna.

“It was a private visit but looked like a royal tour in all but name! So happy that Harry and Meghan visited Nigeria to shine a spotlight on the injured servicemen and women, Invictus Games and mental health — and to dispel a few myths about Nigeria being a dangerous place! Also wonderful to see Meghan celebrated and welcomed as per Naija girl! Welcome Omowale Ada Mazi Adetokunbo Amira. (Just a few of the names she has received while here!)”

Beckham and Kardashian celebrated the soccer team’s win on Friday with several photos on and off the field

From left: Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham and Harper Beckham pose at an Inter Miami match. PHOTO: VICTORIA BECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian are kicking it together in style.

The fashion designer, 49, and the SKIMS founder, 42, celebrated Inter Miami’s win against Cruz Azul at Friday’s soccer game with several snapshots on and off the field.

“Girl’s night! Kisses @kimkardashian,” Victoria wrote over a behind-the-scenes photo with the Kardashians star and her daughter, Harper, 12.

From left: Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham, Harper Beckham and Isabela Grutman attend an Inter Miami game.VICTORIA BECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

She shared another pic which the trio took with her model-turned-jewelry-designer friend Isabela Grutman that also said, “Girl’s night in Miami!!”

For the game, the Spice Girls alum rocked a black bra top and high-waisted wide-leg pants, while Kardashian opted for a white cropped T-shirt and ripped jeans with a bright pink Chanel chain belt. Harper sported a light blue dress with a black floral printed design and a pair of white sneakers.

Victoria also posted a sweet group pic on her Instagram feed of the three posing with the singer’s husband, David Beckham — who is a co-owner of Inter Miami — as well as Kardashian’s son Saint, 7, and his friend clad in soccer uniforms.

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The game was even more of a star-studded event based on Victoria’s carousel, as she shared photos of David, 48, with LeBron James and snaps the couple took with pals Marc Anthony and Serena Williams.

“Friends supporting in Miami 🙏🏼kisses,” she captioned the post featuring the Hollywood A-listers.

From left: Marc Anthony, Victoria Beckham, Serena Williams and David Beckham at the Inter Miami game.VICTORIA BECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

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On her Instagram Story, Victoria captured a sweet moment where her son Cruz, 18, hugged James, 38.

She also marveled at the NBA legend’s height as she pointed out on a photo of her husband standing on a bleacher next to James, “When u have to put your husband on a step!”

From left: David Beckham and LeBron James poses on the sidelines of the Inter Miami game.VICTORIA BECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

 

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Victoria shared more photos with her husband on her Instagram Story, including one in which the couple held hands as David’s arms were wrapped around his wife.

Victoria and David Beckham celebrate Inter Miami’s win.VICTORIA BECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

Reposting a pic of him and Victoria in an embrace, David wrote on his own Instagram Story, “Thank you, MIAMI. What a moment 🩷.”

David Beckham was among the legends from Manchester United‘s illustrious past at a red carpet event for a new documentary detailing one of the greatest achievements in their history.

In the 1998-99 season, Sir Alex Ferguson’s side pulled off a then-unprecedented Treble, winning each of the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League – the first English side to do so.

 

Since then, rivals Manchester City have also gone on to pull off the seismic feat, doing so last season, yet it is an undeniably impressive accolade in the annals of football history.

As such, Amazon Prime have recently produced a documentary series of the incredible season featuring exclusive interviews with Sir Alex Ferguson, Beckham, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Peter Schmeichel, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and others as they chart that extraordinary season 25 years on.

Beckham led the way at Thursday evening’s event, and posed for pictures with his long-term friend and team-mate Neville on the red carpet.

Neville on ‘revelations’ in the ’99’ documentary

 

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David Beckham made an appearance on the red carpet in Manchester for the premier of Amazon’s ’99’ documentary

 

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Beckham posed with long-term team-mate and friend Gary Neville (left), who also posed with wife Emma Hadfield

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A three-part documentary telling the ‘definitive’ story of Manchester United’s 1999 Treble triumph will be released on Amazon Prime Video on May 17

The duo were joined by the likes of Schmeichel, Andy Cole, Dwight Yorke, Teddy Sheringham, Nicky Butt, Jesper Blomqvist and Ronny Johnsen on the red carpet in Manchester.

Neville posed for pictures with wife Emma Hadfield, while Sheringham as partnered by Kristina Andrioti.

As well as the Man United legends, Wrexham director Humphrey Ker was also spotted on the red carpet, with his side having just earned promotion to League One.

 

’99’, which is produced by the company behind the ‘Beckham’ Netflix series, will air on Amazon Prime Video on May 17 and have three parts.

The trailer, which dropped back in April, begins with the climactic moments of the Champions League final in Barcelona when goals by Sheringham and Solskjaer in the dying moments snatched glory from the jaws of defeat.

‘Only this will define you – forever,’ says goalkeeper Schmeichel, before Beckham says: ‘1999 – it had been a hell of a season,’ a reference to his vilification after being sent off for England at the 1998 World Cup.

The Neville brothers, Gary and Phil, plus Ferguson’s assistant Steve McClaren are then seen describing the ‘desperation’, ‘heartache’, ‘pain’ and ‘sheer fear’ of United’s tightrope act in three competitions.

‘There was no time to rest,’ says Ferguson, who was knighted after United’s achievements.

Yorke and Sheringham then appear to talk about the intense rivalry with Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal, whom United pipped to the title on the final day and beat in an epic FA Cup semi-final.

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Teddy Sheringham poses for cameras with Kristina Andrioti at the red carpet event in Manchester

 

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Dwight Yorke – who scored 29 goals across the 1998-99 season – made an appearance on Thursday evening

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Yorke’s famous strike partner Andy Cole posed for pics with his fellow United legend

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Peter Schmiechel was the bedrock of the side at the back with Nicky Butt playing a prominent role after graduating from the famous Class of ’92

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United’s legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson (pictured) and several of his players are interviewed in the documentary series

Beckham on the importance of ’99 after his difficult ’98 season

There’s a glimpse of Ryan Giggs’ famous solo goal to defeat Arsenal in the semi-final replay and the moments of desperations before the miracle turnaround against Bayern Munich.

Amazon’s blurb for the series reads: ‘The documentary follows the astonishing road to greatness with untold stories from inside the team, revealing the dressing room conflicts, personal struggles and miraculous moments behind the legendary season, which culminated in the most unbelievable comeback victory in football.

‘The series is both a love letter to one of the greatest achievements in world football and the story of a group of players who were recruited, coached and moulded by Sir Alex Ferguson to create history.

‘The documentary also includes never-before-seen archive footage as well as behind-the-scenes candid video from the club and fans.’

Cruz Beckham looked dapper in a pinstripe shirt as he head out for dinner in LA with smiling Norwegian singer Bby Ivy on Friday night.

The youngest Beckham son, 19, wore the grey shirt, which had ‘Aries’ printed on the shirt – Ivy’s star sign.

 

He stuffed his hands into his baggy black trousers’ pockets and finished his look with a pair of black and white Converse.

Ivy, 21, flashed her toned abs in a stylish sleeveless crop top, teamed with low-rising blue patchwork jogging bottoms.

The star, whose song Losing Sleep featured on the last series of Love Island, held on to the back of Cruz’s arm.

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Cruz Beckham, 19, looked dapper in a pinstripe shirt as he stepped out for dinner in LA with smiling Norwegian singer Bby Ivy on Friday night

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He stuffed his hands into his trouser pockets and finished his look with a pair of black and white Converse as Ivy hung on to the back of his arm

 

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The star, whose song Losing Sleep featured on the last series of Love Island, flashed her abs in a sleeveless crop top with low-rising blue patchwork jogging bottoms.

The pair were headed for dinner at Nancy Silverton’s Italian restaurant Osteria Mozza.

Cruz and Ivy were last seen together on Sunday when Cruz was wearing a walking boot.

 

It seemed he had followed in his mother Victoria’s April footsteps by injuring a foot, but he appeared all healed up on Friday.

Cruz has also recently been linked to Issey Moloney and Skye Laddell following his quiet split from Tana Holding in 2023.

He and Tana were revealed to have split only when she didn’t appear at the Netflix premiere for Cruz’s father David’s documentary Beckham.

Both of his elder brothers Romeo, 21, and Brooklyn, 25, attended with their respective partners.

Romeo was at the time with his long-term love Mia Regan and Brooklyn with his current wife Nicola Peltz Beckham.

 

A source told MailOnline at the time: ‘Cruz and Tana quietly split over the summer. They’re very private. It was a teenage romance, but sadly it just didn’t work out.’

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Cruz and Ivy were last seen together on Sunday when Cruz was wearing a walking boot, having injured his foot

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Cruz has also recently been linked to Issey Moloney and Skye Laddell following his quiet split from Tana Holding (pictured) in 2023

Tana also failed to join his family on holiday during summer 2023, after she was spotted on a summer getaway with them in Italy during 2022.

Cruz was believed to have met Tana in spring 2022, with a source telling The Sun at the time: ‘They make a really lovely couple and she is down-to-earth and really fun.

‘She is not fazed by Cruz’s fame and where he comes from. It is early days but Cruz seems smitten with Tana.’

He was previously in a relationship with Bliss Chapman for 18 months, but they reportedly went their separate ways in March 2022.

 

David Beckham was joined by his former teammates and their wives and girlfriends at the premiere of 99 premiere at the Printworks, Manchester on Thursday.

99 is a documentary series about Manchester United’s historic 1999 Treble win.

The series is produced by the company behind the Beckham Netflix series, will air on Amazon Prime Video on May 17 and have three parts.

David, 49, cut a dapper figure in a classic black blazer and trousers which he paired with a matching tie and crisp white shirt.

The retired footballer went solo on the red carpet as his wife Victoria, 50, did not attend the premiere.

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David Beckham was joined by his former teammates and their wives and girlfriends at the premiere of 99 premiere at the Printworks, Manchester on Thursday

 

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Gary Neville was joined by his wife Emma who looked glamorous in a white shirt with a matching trousers and blazer

Also in attendance at the event was fellow Manchester United star and David’s close friend Gary Neville.

The pundit was joined by his wife Emma who looked glamorous in a white shirt with a matching trousers and blazer.

Teddy Sheringham looked suave in a black suit as he posed on the red carpet alongside his wife Kristina Andriotis.

 

Miles Coleman opted for a dark red suit with a white T-shirt while Dwight Yorke sported a white lazer with a black shirt and trousers.

Nicky Butt attended the premiere with his children Ruben and Jersey who he shares with his wife Shelley Barlow.

99 features exclusive interviews with Sir Alex Ferguson, Beckham, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Peter Schmeichel, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and others as they chart that extraordinary season 25 years on.

Ferguson’s side won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the most dramatic fashion, writing themselves into football history.

The trailer begins with the climactic moments of the Champions League final in Barcelona when goals by Teddy Sheringham and Solskjaer in the dying moments snatched glory from the jaws of defeat.

 

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Gary, who is a close friend of David’s, looked dapper in a black suit

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Gary and David looked in good spirits as they posed on the red carpet together

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Miles Coleman opted for a dark red suit with a white T-shirt while Dwight Yorke sported a white lazer with a black shirt and trousers

 

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Nicky Butt attended the premiere with his children Ruben and Jersey who he shares with his wife Shelley Barlow

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Peter Schmeichel sported a black suit with a white shirt and trainers

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Teddy Sheringham looked suave in a black suit as he posed on the red carpet alongside his wife Kristina Andriotis

‘Only this will define you – forever,’ says goalkeeper Schmeichel, before Beckham says: ‘1999 – it had been a hell of a season,’ a reference to his vilification after being sent off for England at the 1998 World Cup.

The Neville brothers, Gary and Phil, plus Ferguson’s assistant Steve McClaren are then seen describing the ‘desperation’, ‘heartache’, ‘pain’ and ‘sheer fear’ of United’s tightrope act in three competitions.

‘There was no time to rest,’ says Ferguson, who was knighted after United’s achievements.

Dwight Yorke and Sheringham then appear to talk about the intense rivalry with Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal, whom United pipped to the title on the final day and beat in an epic FA Cup semi-final.

There’s a glimpse of Ryan Giggs’ famous solo goal to defeat Arsenal in the semi-final replay and the moments of desperations before the miracle turnaround against Bayern Munich.

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A three-part documentary telling the ‘definitive’ story of Manchester United’s 1999 Treble triumph will be released on Amazon Prime Video on May 17

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Amazon’s blurb for the series reads: ‘The documentary follows the astonishing road to greatness with untold stories from inside the team, revealing the dressing room conflicts, personal struggles and miraculous moments behind the legendary season, which culminated in the most unbelievable comeback victory in football.

‘The series is both a love letter to one of the greatest achievements in world football and the story of a group of players who were recruited, coached and moulded by Sir Alex Ferguson to create history.

‘The documentary also includes never-before-seen archive footage as well as behind-the-scenes candid video from the club and fans.’

Peltz tied the knot with the fashion designer’s son Brooklyn Beckham in April 2022

Victoria Beckham is wishing Nicola Peltz a Happy Birthday . PHOTO: GIOVANNI GIANNONI/WWD VIA GETTY IMAGES; VICTORIA BECKHAM INSTAGRAM

Victoria Beckham is celebrating her daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz Beckham.

 

The fashion designer and Spice Girl, 49, shared a sweet birthday message to Nicola on Tuesday to mark her 29th birthday.

“Happy birthday @nicolaannepeltzbeckham!!! We love you!! Kisses xx,” Victoria wrote on her Instagram post. She also shared a funny throwback video of herself and Nicola dancing on the beach during their Bahamas vacation in December which was accompanied by the tune “Trouble” by Lindsey Buckingham.

The sweet moment featured actress Nicola — who was dressed in a black shirt, white shorts and sky-high wedges — dancing with her mother-in-law on the sand as the pair laughed together in time to the music.

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Victoria also shared a picture of her son Brooklyn, 24, and Nicola on the beach in a subsequent Instagram Story. “We love you!!! Happy Birthday @nicolaannepeltzbeckham,” she added.

Her husband David Beckham, 48, also shared an Instagram tribute to Nicola, sharing three snaps of her on his Stories. His sweet captions read, “Have the most amazing day we love you,” and “Here’s to having more fun celebrating you.”

David Beckham’s Birthday Post for Nicola Peltz.DAVID BECKHAM INSTAGRAM

Brooklyn and Nicola tied the knot in April 2022 after they first began dating in October 2019.

In addition to Brooklyn, Victoria shares Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 12, with David.

Victoria’s birthday tribute comes after she revealed her extensive morning care routine on Saturday. Wearing a white robe and towel on her head, the mother-of-four went makeup-free as she used several products, including the  Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum, from her Victoria Beckham Beauty brand for the Instagram video.

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“So I’m here in New York, I just cleansed my face,” she said in the clip. “I’ve got no makeup on and I’m going to show you what I do every day, what is part of my skincare routine.”

Back in December, Victoria caught up with Allure about all things beauty for a new cover story, in which she described a few of her favorite beauty products.

“I test everything,” she explained. “If you were to say, ‘What are the two items you don’t leave the house without?’  BabyBlade Brow. I’m obsessed with brows — my husband has never seen me without my eyebrows. And  Instant Brightening Waterline Pencil to make my eyes look more awake.”

The fashion designer also added that makeup has always been her “thing” and art was “probably the only thing I was any good at in school.”

The couple caught sight of the light display as it emerged across the U.K. on May 10

Victoria and David Beckham. PHOTO: GARETH CATTERMOLE/GETTY; DAVIDBECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

Victoria and David Beckham are enjoying the Northern Lights!

The power couple shared their reactions to seeing the Northern Lights in photos posted on Instagram Friday, May 10, as the spectacular, colorful display,  known as aurora borealis, reached the U.K. and Europe.

In a photo shared on Victoria’s Instagram Stories, David, 49, was snapped marveling at the purple-pink lights as he stood on a stony path outdoors gazing up at the sky with his arms outstretched.

“Aurora borealis #northernlights,” Victoria, 50, wrote in the caption, tagging her husband.

“This is incredible!!!!” She added as she posted a second close-up photo of the lights beaming across the sky.

The Beckhams caught sight of the Northern Lights on May 10.DAVIDBECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

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David shared his amazement at the sight as he also posted a zoomed-in shot on his Instagram Stories of the Northern Lights — blending from shades bright pink, to purple, to blue.

“Wow no filter,” he wrote in the caption.

The couple’s Northern Lights experience came just over a week after Victoria paid a birthday tribute to David on his 49th birthday on May 2.

“Happy birthday David. I love us getting really old together!😂😂,” she wrote in a message to the former soccer star on her Instagram. “You aren’t far behind me!!!! You are our everything!!!! The best daddy and husband we all love u so, so much xxxxx.”

 

The pair posted their sightings of the light display on Instagram Stories.DAVIDBECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

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Last month, the designer went viral in a video captured by her husband from her 50th birthday party in London on April 20 as she reunited with her Spice Girls bandmates Melanie “Mel B” Brown, Melanie “Mel C” Chisolm, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell Horner to perform at the bash.

Speaking about the unexpected reunion on Jimmy Kimmel Live on May 8, David said, “It’s actually been 12 years since they did the Olympics in the U.K. but over 15 years since they actually were on a stage together. So obviously having them all there that night, and I didn’t expect them to all get up on stage.”

 

“But I had a whole video planned where me and my kids recreated the “Mama” video,” he explained. “My son, who plays the guitar and sings, had a song, and he sang “Mama,” and all of a sudden all the girls got up — and I’m their biggest fan, you know? I tend not to tell my wife that. I tend to tell her that I fancied her, but she was a Spice Girl. I love that about her… So I was a fan.”

 

Abigger problem. Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s drama is just the tip of the iceberg. A source close to the Beckham Peltz families revealed that the drama between the Spice Girl and Brooklyn Beckham’s wife is nothing compared to what really goes down between the families.

The source told Page Six on August 10, 2022, that the wedding dress drama is just a little problem. “Victoria and Nicola are just collateral damage. It’s not just about two women — it’s two families coming together,” the source said. “It’s pretty obvious there’s an issue between the two families. Everybody needs to find their place. They’re just not quite connecting yet.” The source said that the problem between everyone is branding. Brooklyn’s parents want their son and their daughter-in-law to follow in their footsteps of leading clothing lines, perfume, and other ventures. “There is a very deliberate move orchestrated by Nicola and her mom and funded by Nelson. There is a reason why Brooklyn and Nicola are now ‘Peltz Beckham.’ It’s all about branding,” the source dished about Nicola’s billionaire father Nelson Peltz. “I think that Nicola and her mom come up with ideas, Nelson can fund anything and he says yes! But for David and Victoria, it has to have some substance.”

Another source added that the families have quite different values. “The Beckhams are quite old-fashioned. They believe that everyone should make their own way up in the world,” said the source. “Although they’ll always give their kids a leg up in terms of support and endorsement, they famously made Brooklyn work in a cafe to teach him about work ethic and to get some values. They were really keen to support his passion for photography, so they helped him get internships; then he got into cooking, and they’ve supported that.” The source added how Brooklyn feels about all the drama surrounding the families. “Brooklyn has become so, so close to the Peltzes, and to Nicola’s dad, especially. For Victoria, who is extremely close to Brooklyn, that has to be difficult.”

The drama between the families unfolded online when a source told Page Six on August 4, 2022, that Nicola and Brooklyn’s mother were not on good terms. “They can’t stand each other and don’t talk,” the insider said of Victoria and Nicola’s relationship. “The build-up to the wedding was horrendous.” According to Page Six’s source, Victoria and Nicola’s drama started after Nicola decided that she didn’t want her mother-in-law to be involved in “any part of the [wedding] planning.” The insider continued, “She wouldn’t clue Victoria in on anything. Communication was minimal.” The source added that the “non-stop petty drama” between Victoria and Nicola has also affected Victoria and her husband David Beckham’s relationship with Brooklyn. “They haven’t spoken to him much in the last few months,” the insider said. The source also claimed that Brooklyn’s relationship with his parents only became worse after he posted a cover of Nicola on Tatler magazine, which featured the headline: “The New Mrs. Beckham.”

In a new feature in Variety on August 10, 2022, Nicola reveals that the drama isn’t so serious. The drama, according to sites, supposedly started when she didn’t wear the wedding dress that Victoria designed. She instead opted for a Valentino dress. “I was going to and I really wanted to, and then a few months down the line, she realized that her atelier couldn’t do it, so then I had to pick another dress,” she confessed. “She didn’t say you can’t wear it; I didn’t say I didn’t want to wear it. That’s where it started, and then they ran with that.” Brooklyn added on, “I’ve learned they’re always going to try to write stuff like that. They’re always going to try and put people down. But everyone gets along, which is good.”

On August 6, 2022, Nicola posted two pictures of her crying on Instagram. She posted it with the caption, “Sometimes I find it hard to show the sad bits of me. Growing up with seven siblings and two very strong parents, made me really tough, they hammered it into me to not let people bring me down or hurt my heart. It made me put such a wall up to protect myself especially in this industry. We all have days where people make you feel bad and it’s okay to be hurt by it.” She continued to give her followers assurance, “I just thought I would write something because I never show this side of me here. I wanted to show this side of me. I love you all so much and truly appreciate all of your support. It means so much when you guys are kind on my page I want you to know i see you, I hear you, and it means a lot to me ” Brooklyn liked and commented on the post, “You have the most amazing heart xx. I love you so so much xx.”

AFTER decades of training hard and watching what they eat – and drink – it must be tempting for footballers to hit McDonald’s and the off licence after hanging up their boots.

But this lot have proven it is possible to avoid the temptation of making up for lost time at the takeaway.

David Beckham still looks in elite shape despite retiring a decade agoCredit: Splash News

Beckham looks as good now as he did in his heydayCredit: PA:Empics Sport

From David Beckham to Paolo Maldini, check out the former football stars who maintained their elite physiques when their career was long-gone…

DAVID BECKHAM

BELIEVE it or not, Golden Balls retired from football with his swansong spell at Paris Saint-Germain SEVEN years ago.

Despite that, Becks, 47, has kept a footballer’s frame.

Now owner of MLS side Inter Miami and a part-owner of Salford City alongside his Class of 92 pals, Beckham is still very much involved in football.

Beckham is still a very marketable name too, regularly popping up in adverts an even movies, including a role in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. in 2015.

PAOLO MALDINI

Paolo Maldini shirtless at the beach in MiamiCredit: Splash News

Maldini arguably looks stronger now than he did as a playerCredit: Getty – Contributor

NOW aged 54, Maldini is still in tip-top shape.

The AC Milan legend spent his whole career at the San Siro and is arguably the best defender of all time.

But despite retiring in 2009, Maldini has kept fit by turning his hand to professional tennis, competing at the Aspria Tennis Cup in Milan in 2017.

Maldini is now back at AC Milan, working as technical director.

RIO FERDINAND

Rio Ferdinand looks stronger than ever despite retiring five years agoCredit: Instagram

Rio Ferdinand has certainly bulked up since his playing days endedCredit: Getty – Contributor

THE Manchester United and England legend, 44, hung up his boots in 2015 and has remained fighting fit ever since.

In fact, Ferdinand was linked with a career in boxing at one stage, before pulling the plug after failing to obtain a licence.

Now most often seen as a pundit, Ferdinand is still in elite shape – and would prove more than a handful for most strikers.

GARY LINEKER

Gary Lineker has still kept his shape despite being 62Credit: Splash News

Lineker looks as good now as he did at Italia 90Credit: Getty Images – Getty

HE may be well-known for his “other career” selling Walker’s crisps, but it would seem Lineker stays clear of the spuds.

The Match of the Day host looks in fine shape aged 62.

Lineker is regularly spotted hitting the beach in just his swim-shorts, looking as fit as he did in his 20s.

ROBERTO MANCINI

Roberto Mancini looks as slim and suave as ever now aged 58Credit: Splash News

Roberto Mancini appears to have only got better with ageCredit: PA:Empics Sport

ANOTHER regularly spotted soaking up the sun is Italy boss Mancini.

At the age of 58, Mancini is still in remarkable shape.

And to think he hung up his boots nearly 20 years ago…

ZINEDINE ZIDANE

Zinedine Zidane is still lean as ever, despite retiring 15 years ago

Zidane looks as in shape as he was as a playerCredit: AFP

THE ex-Real Madrid boss could still probably get a game for Los Blancos now aged 50.

Zidane quit the game after his infamous headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final.

But since then he’s forged a career as one of the world’s top bosses – and clearly does his cardio along with the squad.

FRANCESCO TOTTI

Francesco Totti still looks lean and mean having retiredCredit: Instagram / @francescototti

Francesco Totti is in as good shape as he was when he was a player at RomaCredit: AFP or licensors

INCREDIBLY, Totti spent 25 years in the Roma first-team squad.

After hanging up his boots in 2017, you couldn’t blame Totti for taking it easy and enjoying the incredible food Rome has to offer.

But instead, the 46-year-old still looks in incredible shape.

ANDREA PIRLO

Andrea Pirlo still looks as cool as ever now aged 43Credit: Splash News

Andrea Pirlo looks to be in good shape even after hanging up his bootsCredit: Getty

THE coolest man in football may no longer play, but he’s still uber-cool.

The Italian ace never relied on his physicality on the pitch, but he still looks in fine shape.

Aged 43, Pirlo – who most recently managed Juventus – can still easily rock that beach look.ANTONIO CONTE

Antonio Conte is still happy to channel his inner-Daniel Craig aged 53Credit: Xposure

Antonio Conte’s hair has certainly improved since giving up footballCredit: Getty Images – Getty

MUCH like Mancini, Conte couldn’t resist stripping down to his Speedos while Italy boss.

In 2015, Conte was spotted emerging from the sea like Daniel Craig in his first James Bond run-out, Casino Royale.

Despite a torrid spell as Spurs boss, Conte appears to be fighting fit at the age of 53 – and with a thicker head of hair, to boot.

GRAEME SOUNESS

Graeme Souness still appears to be in great shape at age 69Credit: The Mega Agency

Souness was a fiery midfielder during his playing days at LiverpoolCredit: PA:Empics Sport

THE Sky Sports pundit is regularly in the news – mainly for lashing out at Paul Pogba, if the Twitter warriors are to be believed.

But aged 69, the former Liverpool star looks in remarkable shape.

Souness has managed to keep away the gut so many develop after their playing career… and he quit nearly 30 years ago.ROBBIE SAVAGE

Robbie Savage is still in good shape despite working as a pundit these daysCredit: The Mega Agency

Robbie Savage was another fiery on-field character during his playing daysCredit: PA:Press Association

HAVING officially retired in 2011, Savage still looks in top shape aged 48

But, Savage did dust off the boots in 2019 to play for Stockport Town, and is now director of football at Macclesfield FC.

Savage is also known for his broadcastings gigs for BT Sport and the BBC.