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Brooklyn Beckham said he was “missing my beautiful wife tonight as my date”

Brooklyn Beckham at the Met Gala on May 6, 2024. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Brooklyn Beckham was thinking about wife Nicola Peltz Beckham as he attended the 2024 Met Gala solo.

At the annual fashion gala in New York City on May 6, Brooklyn, 25, attended without Nicola, 29, as she continues to spend quality time with her grandmother.

On his Instagram Stories right before hitting the red carpet, Brooklyn wrote, “missing my beautiful wife tonight as my date 🙁 but happy she’s with naunni x can’t wait to see you both tomorrow baby.”

Nicola reshared his post on her own Instagram Stories and added, “i love you baby you look so handsome.” The star added in another post that she and her grandma had a “cupcake party” while “watching all the beautiful MET dresses together.”

The actress recently shared photos on Instagram of her and her grandmother, writing on April 26 that “being with you is literally magic.”

“i love being by your side,” Nicola wrote. “thank you for choosing me to be your granddaughter i more than love you naunni. our time together is so precious to me. thank you for teaching me how to love others so deeply and fiercely. there isn’t a moment next to you i take for granted. your laugh is the best sound in the world and i want to hear it for the rest of my life.”

The dress code for this year’s star-studded event is “The Garden of Time.” The accompanying Costume Institute exhibit, titled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” showcases approximately 250 items spanning more than 400 years of fashion history — from an 1877 Charles Frederick Worth ballgown to modern-day pieces from the likes of Phillip Lim and Stella McCartney.

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham attend the 2021 Met Gala. John Shearer/WireImage

Nicola took Brooklyn to his very first Met Gala in 2021, nearly a year after they announced their engagement. The model and actress wore a bright pink Valentino gown and pale pink opera gloves, while Brooklyn — who is the oldest son of Victoria and David Beckham — opted for a classic black tux.

Only weeks after their lavish Palm Beach, Fla., wedding, the pair stepped out together to the 2022 Met Gala, both in Valentino looks. Nicola once again chose a vibrant pink gown, featuring cape-style sleeves and a plunging neckline, and paired it with vampy platform shoes.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham at the 2022 Met Gala. Shutterstock
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Brooklyn wore a cream suit with a sheer, open-collared shirt and white sneakers. He told Vogue at the time that he wanted to push the envelope for fashion’s biggest night.

“Usually, I just go very simple and wear black suits, but this year, I wanted to add a little bit more,” he said. “When I saw that sheer shirt for the first time, though, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, can I pull this off?’ But it was so comfortable.”

“It’s definitely one of my favorite outfits I’ve ever worn,” he added.

At the 2023 gala, the couple channeled the theme of “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” by wearing the late French designer’s signature colors, black and white. They once again went with Valentino — a white strapless ruched gown with a black bow at the waist for Nicola, and an all-black suit and a sheer shirt for Brooklyn. They both accessorized with a collection of statement necklaces.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham at the 2023 Met Gala. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Though the two always appear perfectly in sync when it comes to their style, Nicola told PEOPLE last month that the couple’s fashion tastes are often at odds. “I feel like Brooklyn’s favorite is a white T-shirt and jeans,” Nicola said of her husband’s preference for more casual looks.

Nicola said there will be times when she’ll get all dolled up for a party or an event, only to discover that Brooklyn had a decidedly different idea about the dress code for the evening.

“And then he comes out of the closet and I’m like, ‘Well, you’re sweatshirt vibes tonight. I did not get the memo, but we’re too late now, we have to leave,’ ” she joked of their mismatched looks.

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While Brooklyn may not share his wife’s passion for fashion, his mother certainly does. Nicola has spoken in the past about how she and mother-in-law Victoria Beckham bond over style, and she recently told PEOPLE she can’t help but covet the designer’s enviable wardrobe.

“Anytime I get in that closet I’m like, ‘Please!’ ” she said. “It’s like heaven in there.”

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Victoria shares Harper and sons Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 19, with husband David Beckham

Victoria Beckham and Harper Seven Beckham. Photo: Victoria Beckham/Instagram

Victoria Beckham felt the love and support from her daughter Harper at the 2024 Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards.

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Victoria, 50, was granted the Entrepreneur Of The Year award in London, which was presented by none other than her 13-year-old daughter Harper. Introduced on the stage while wearing one of her mother’s dresses, Harper began her speech, “I’m so nervous,” per the Daily Mail.

“Good evening everyone. I’m so excited to be here presenting the entrepreneur award, especially as tonight is a school night,” she joked. “And hopefully this isn’t going to get me into trouble.”

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Harper continued to rave about her mom, sharing, “The winner is someone I have always looked up to. She’s built an incredible business from the ground up and has showed me the value of working hard, dreaming big and setting my standards.”

“She’s taught me so much about what it takes to succeed,” she continued. “But above all else she’s taught me to always be kind and even though she has a million things to do, she rarely misses school.”

“Tonight I am so proud to present the Entrepreneur of the Year award to a truly inspiring woman who means the world to me, my amazing mummy, Victoria Beckham,” Harper concluded.

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Harper Beckham and Victoria Beckham attend the 2024 Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards.Dave Benett/Getty

As Victoria entered the stage to accept her award, roles reversed, the proud mom shared a sweet moment with her girl. “I am so, so proud of you,” she began.

“Getting up on stage in front of a room full of people is scary and you did it with such poise and such elegance,” the fashion designer told her daughter. “I am so proud of the young lady you have become. You keep me grounded and inspire me every day.”

She added, “You teach me to see the world through fresh eyes. And as busy as I am, being a mum is the most important job to me. So thank you.”

After the event, the “Wannabe” singer took to Instagram to share her admiration for Harper alongside a few sweet pictures of the mother-daughter duo at the event.

“Thank you so much #HarperSeven for presenting me with this award… I love you so much!!” the mom of four wrote in her caption. “Thank you for your beautiful words and for being with me on such a special night!”

Victoria shares Harper and sons Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 19, with husband David Beckham.

The Japanese athlete, who was named one of ‘Teen People’s Sexiest Guys Ever,’ looks back on becoming one of Asia’s first superstar soccer players

(L-R) Hidetoshi Nakata in October 2024; David Beckham in May 2024. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty; Dominic Lipinski/Getty

In the 2000s, Hidetoshi Nakata was one of the hottest players in soccer, on and off the field.

Now retired, the Japanese soccer star, 47, was one of his country’s most promising players when he transferred to Italian team Perugia in 1998. Nakata was 19 years old when he moved to Europe to play in the competitive Italian soccer league Serie A. Over the next decade, he became one of the most popular players to come from an Asian country. With three nominations for the Ballon d’Or and sponsorships with brands like Nike and Calvin Klein, Nakata was a superstar at home and abroad.

Nakata’s marketability and impact on Japanese participation in soccer earned comparisons to David Beckham’s rise to fame in England. Looking back at his career for the 20th anniversary of Teen People’s Sexiest Guys Ever list, Nakata tells PEOPLE that he was well aware that fans likened him to Beckham, 49.

“But basically, I don’t really care about what people say, because what people say is not what I think,” the former midfielder says. “People can talk good about me and bad about me — whatever.”

Hidetoshi Nakata and David Beckham play a friendly between Manchester United and Parma FC in Amsterdam in 2002.Claudio Villa/Getty

The pair never met on the field for a professional match. However, their then-teams — Manchester United and Parma FC — played an exhibition in 2002, and the two have remained friendly over the years.

“Even today, when [David] comes to Japan, sometimes we meet up,” Nakata reveals. “The good thing about football is no border. Everybody can speak different languages, and we become friends.”

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Nakata doesn’t use social media today, as he doesn’t like seeing others talk about him, but he admits that when he was a young pro athlete, he was more “naive.”

“I was listening to what people say. I was under big pressure, and I was really struggling dealing with my feelings,” he reveals.

The athlete continues, “With the time, you know how to deal with pressure and emotion that you have. So I think I had enough experience to keep my mind in the peace.”

Hidetoshi Nakata attends the Louis Vuitton show on March 3, 2020, in Paris.Jacopo Raule/Getty

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The attention remained on him until his early retirement at age 29, cutting his contract with Italian club Fiorentina short. He stepped away from the soccer world but remained involved in fashion and launched a line of sake, the Japan Craft Sake Company.

When asked if he misses competing on the field, Nakata says, “Well, if I say no, maybe that’s lie. But I have a different type of passion and emotion today. And I’m kind of a person [who] never looks back. Always, I look forward.”

David Beckham in March 2024. Photo: Jeff Spicer/WireImage

David Beckham is showing off his best assets — with help from his wife Victoria Beckham!

The English former soccer player, 48, proved in an Instagram post on Sunday, April 28, that retirement hasn’t stopped him from maintaining perfectly chiseled abs.

“Can’t beat a little down lighting Thanks to my lighting technician @victoriabeckham,” David captioned a shirtless photo of himself, posing in a pair of blue shorts, socks and sneakers.

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Light shined down on his face in the photo, illuminating his chest and some of his many tattoos. David also tagged Bobby Rich, who describes himself as a “Performance Coach” in his Instagram bio.

The father of four’s post comes soon after he and his family celebrated Victoria’s 50th birthday with a star-studded party held on April 20 at Oswald’s — an exclusive members-only club in London.

All of Victoria’s former Spice Girls bandmates celebrated the fashion designer formerly known as Posh Spice at the event — and she was escorted out of the venue on her husband’s back because she’s recovering from a foot injury.

Victoria and David Beckham attend the Netflix ‘Beckham’ UK Premiere.Gareth Cattermole/Getty

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The couple’s children — daughter Harper, 12, and sons Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, and Cruz, 19 — were present to celebrate their mom alongside Marc Anthony, Eva Longoria,  Gordon Ramsay, Tom Cruise and many others.

“I still can’t believe how special you made me feel on this evening, on my birthday, this entire week, and all of our magical years together! Thank you. I love you so much! … I am being honest,” Victoria wrote to David, reflecting on the celebration thrown in her honor on her Instagram Stories.

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Owner of Inter Miami CF David Beckham during a MLS soccer game.Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty

David also shared photos from the night on Instagram. He wore a traditional tuxedo to the fête while the birthday girl chose a sheer pastel gown with floral details.

“I mean,” David wrote over an image of his wife at her party on Instagram Stories with head exploding emoji. “50 never looked so good.”

Earl Spencer shared a sweet snap from his childhood to Instagram

AN UNSEEN picture of Princess Diana has been released – and fans can’t help but spot the uncanny resemblance to her granddaughter Charlotte.

The late Princess of Wales’ brother, Earl Spencer, 59, shared a cute family snap of the pair and their mum from 1967.

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Earl Spencer shared the snap of himself, Diana and their mum Frances

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Fans said the resemblance to Charlotte is uncannyCredit: Instagram/@princeandprincessofwales

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Dianna sadly passed away in 1997Credit: Getty
In a heartwarming post on Instagram, the image showed Earl Spencer on a garden swing, with Diana stood by his side and Frances behind them pushing the swing.

Mum Frances would have been 31 at the time, Earl Spencer was three years old and Diana was around six.

Earl Spencer reflected on the picture and the “happy” times with his older sister at Althorp estate in West Northamptonshire.

The post read: “My mother, Diana and I, in 1967. I would have been three, and Diana five or six. I love how happy each of us looks.

“At this stage of my life, my mother nicknamed me ‘Buzz’ – because she saw me as having the endless energy of a rather happy – and busy – bee.”

Hundreds rushed to the comments to agree how much a young Diana was the spitting image of Princess Charlotte.

One person said: “You can really see Princess Charlotte in Diana in this photo!!”

A second added: “Diana looks just like Charlotte. Great memory!”

Another wrote: “Princess Charlotte is the spitting image of Lady Diana. The memory of your wonderful sister lives on.”

A fourth commented: “That was the first thing I thought. Charlotte looks just like her grandma Princess Diana.”
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And it isn’t the first time that the similarity has been drawn.

In 2020, Prince William and Princess Kate released a series of family snaps to celebrate Father’s Day and Wills’ birthday.

It showed the dad-of-three playing with George, Charlotte and Louis on a swing and rolling around on some grass.

Thousands commented on Charlotte’s smile and said it was similar to her grandma, who’s the inspiration behind one of her middle names.

Princess Diana sadly died at the age of 36 when the car she was travelling in crashed in a Paris tunnel on August 31, 1997.

It has been 27 years since she passed away – with members of the public able to visit a memorial to pay their respects.

Diana’s remote grave however, can only be visited by family.

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The young princess is the ‘spitting image’ of her grandmother Diana

PRINCESS Diana’s intimate love letters to James Hewitt are being offered for sale in the US in what is being called his “final insult” to her memory.

A US auction house has lined up a wealthy collector to buy the 64 notes with a price tag of up to $1million (£780,000) — raising fears they could be made public.

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Diana’s intimate love letters to James Hewitt are being offered for saleCredit: Getty

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The move is being called his ‘final insult’ to her memory – pictured James HewittCredit: Splash News
Former Army officer Hewitt, now 65, had previously offered the letters as collateral for a £500,000 loan.

They were written between 1989 and 1991, including the period Hewitt — who had a secret five-year affair with the princess until 1992 — was serving in the Gulf War.

They are in Diana’s distinctive script, are highly intimate and would cause embarrassment to the royals if released.

Ingrid Seward, author of royal book My Mother and I, said: “James Hewitt has betrayed Diana in so many ways so this is just the final insult.

“I presume Hewitt desperately needs the money and he sees the value in these letters.

“Diana was a prolific letter writer but none of this intimate nature.

“It is unthinkable these notes for such a sensitive time in her life could become public.”

The Sun on Sunday can reveal that in October last year intermediaries on behalf of Hewitt contacted top London auction house Bonhams with a view to selling the cache.

Experts at the firm valued the trove — which include many sent on distinctive military paper known as “Blueys” — at between $400,000 (£311,000) and $600,000 (£466,000).

In an email, the company stated: “We believe that open market auction would almost certainly be the best way to achieve the best price.”
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However, Bonhams declined to sell them and advised seeking a buyer in the US.

An expert at the firm wrote: “We would recommend sale in the US because there do seem to be more potential buyers at this level there, and because the sale is likely to be less contentious than in the UK.”

Rival London auction house Sotheby’s was approached about the letters the month before.

They declined to estimate what they may be worth.

US auction house Heritage, based in Dallas, Texas, was then contacted.

It claims to be the “world’s largest collectibles auctioneer”.

A spokesman for Hewitt told The Sun on Sunday: “Heritage Auctions were approached on behalf of a representative of James Hewitt solely to value and authenticate the letters for personal reasons and insurance purposes.

“He has no intention to sell and is not soliciting offers to buy.”

But an email sent in late January by a Heritage chief states: “After much discussion, it was decided that the best way forward to proceed was to work with a likely potential buyer they already have in mind for a private sale.

“They (the Heritage partners) feel this would remove the letters from appearing at public auction for a long time and remove us from any negative fall-out.”

The email then discusses arrangements for “the material to be fully insured at $1million”.

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Diana hands lover Hewitt a cup at a polo matchCredit: Camera Press

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The letters were written between 1989 and 1991, including the period Hewitt was serving in the Gulf War
When The Sun on Sunday approached Heritage Auctions’ executive vice-president Joe Maddalena, at their Dallas HQ, he said: “We can’t comment, I can’t comment.

“I really don’t know what you’re talking about. I can’t comment on that. No comment.”

It is not the first time Hewitt — a tank squadron commander in the Gulf — has been accused of trying to cash in on the documents.

Diana would later speak of her “utter betrayal” by Hewitt, who she believed had burned them.

The princess, who first met Hewitt at a party hosted by her lady-in-waiting, Hazel West, in 1986, confirmed the relationship in her 1995 BBC interview with Martin Bashir.

In it, she said: “Yes, I adored him. Yes I was in love with him. But I was very let down.”

She officially divorced from the then Prince Charles in 1996 before her death the next year in a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris alongside her partner Dodi Fayed and their driver, Henri Paul.

Two years later, in a deal with the Spencer family’s lawyers, Hewitt promised to store the letters in a safe place, to never be sold and to be destroyed when he died.

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Former Army officer Hewitt, now 65, had previously offered the letters as collateral for a £500,000 loanCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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The princess, who first met Hewitt at a party in 1986, confirmed the relationship in her 1995 BBC interview with Martin BashirCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
At that time they were reluctantly returned to him by the Royal Family, under threat of legal action, after they were handed over to police by a national newspaper which received them from another of his exes.

In 2000, Hewitt was involved in a newspaper sting where it was revealed he had suggested selling the mementos for £10million.

Three years later, he admitted live on CNN that he wanted to sell the 64 letters that the couple had exchanged for the right price.

He told talk show host Larry King that they were “important historical documents” and it might be “irresponsible” not to sell them.

He said they were “extremely well written and nothing to be ashamed of”.

It was reported around this time, that senior royals and Diana’s estate executors had considered exploring ways to acquire the letters.

Their existence had become public knowledge back in 1994.

Author Anna Pasternak said she had read them while researching her book, Princess In Love, about Diana and Hewitt’s affair.

The written words are the copyright of Diana’s estate, managed by her sisters and other family members.

However, legal experts have said that copyright would not be breached if they were displayed in a museum or exhibition, for example, rather than published.

Hewitt earned around £100,000 from Pasternak’s book and a substantial sum for his memoirs.

He also cashed in with reality TV appearances on the back of his affair with the princess.

He is now living under his widowed mother’s roof, sharing her two-bed flat in an old, converted mansion in the Devon village of Farringdon.

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US auction house Heritage, based in Dallas, Texas

The couple, who celebrated their 25th anniversary this year, has been wining and dining their way through Italy

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Victoria and David Beckham in Italy in August 2024. Photo: David Beckham/Instagram

David Beckham has an “annoyingly elegant” view on his Italian vacation.

The soccer legend, 49, posted photos of wife Victoria Beckham, 50, on his Instagram Stories during their summer holiday — and joked about her sophisticated flair as they jet through Italy.

In a snap he posted on Saturday, Aug. 3, David photographed Victoria reading a book while wearing a black sundress and dramatic sunhat.

“Annoyingly elegant,” he wrote over the photo.

Victoria Beckham on vacation in Italy on Aug. 3, 2024.David Beckham/Instagram

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In a follow-up picture, the former Spice Girl posed in a black swimsuit with a plunging neckline and sunglasses. “I MEAN,” he added with a smiley face tongue out emoji.

Other photos showed the couple, who recently celebrated their 25th anniversary, relaxing during a sunset boat ride and exploring charming villages off of Italian coasts.

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Victoria Beckham on vacation.David Beckham/Instagram

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And, what’s a trip to Italy without incredible food? David shared photos of the delicious food they ate on the trip.

One snapshot from the Beckham’s getaway was a plate of spaghetti with a meaty marinara sauce and a pesto sauce garnished with basil and cheese.

Dinner from David and Victoria Beckham’s Italian getaway.David Beckham/Instagram

Since they were along the coast, it was no surprise that the couple also dined on seafood.

At one point during their vacation, David and Victoria were joined by Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana while dining at Michelin Star restaurant Quattro Passi in Nerano, Naples.

Crispy red prawn from David Beckham’s dinner one night on vacation in Italy.David Beckham/Instagram

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On the menu were crispy red prawns, tomato water jelly, spaghetti, fusilli and a beautifully plated entree with red meat and greens, among other dishes.

One of their mouthwatering desserts was pistachio ice cream with pieces of pistachio mixed in for an extra layer of texture and crunch. David called it “ridiculous” in his Instagram Stories, adding “Grazie” and tagging the restaurant.

David Beckham’s dinner on vacation.David Beckham/Instagram

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Weeks before, the couple went on a boat ride with their kids Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 13. Their oldest, Brooklyn, 25, and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham weren’t present for the boat day in France, but Victoria gave them a shoutout in her Instagram post.

David and Victoria also had a romantic date night in France, dining on a vineyard.

The former athlete tagged coach Bobby Rich in his social media post

David Beckham. Photo: Victoria Beckham/Instagram

Saturday appears to be abs day in the Beckham household!

On Saturday, June 22, David Beckham posted a series of videos on his Instagram Stories of himself using a pull-up bar to sculpt his abs by doing crunches.

The soccer icon, 49, performed his workout shirtless, with his muscles and tattoos on full display. He wore only navy blue shorts, turquoise sneakers and tube socks.

Beckham tagged coach Bobby Rich in his social media post, thanking him for the toning workout.

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David Beckham in 2024.David Beckham/Instagram

Despite no longer playing soccer professionally, Beckham makes it a habit to stay in shape. Back in April, he posted a picture his wife Victoria Beckham took of him working out.

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“Can’t beat a little down lighting Thanks to my lighting technician @victoriabeckham,” he captioned the photo, showing off his well-lit abs thanks to the former Spice Girl’s assistance.

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Beckham has been outspoken about his time on the soccer field since retiring from the sport in 2013.

He told PEOPLE in February about the soccer memory from his career that still gives him goosebumps.

David Beckham in 2024.David Beckham/Instagram

“I have so many incredible memories of the Champions League,” Beckham said, referring to when he played for Manchester United. “With Manchester United, 1999 will always be incredibly special given that we won the Treble, something no other club had done before.”

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Beckham continued, “I can’t believe it’s 25 years ago this year. I remember that final so clearly, it gives me goosebumps thinking about it now.”

“To win the Champions League with that group of players who I’d grown up with — it doesn’t get much better than that,” he added.

DIANA’s former bodyguard spoke on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show about the role the late Princess of Wales could’ve played in getting her sons to reconcile.

Ken, who is a former Metropolitan police officer, looked after the young royal family from 1986 until 1993 before Princess Diana’s death four years later.

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Ken worked as Princess Diana’s bodyguard until four years before her tragic deathCredit: GETTY

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The Wales’s and Sussex’s relationship is currently fracturedCredit: GETTY
The Sun’s Royal Editor, Matt Wilkinson asked Ken: “Is it impossible to say, but how do you think Diana would feel knowing these two previously close brothers are basically at war?”

Ken replied: “The sad thing is, Diana’s death in 1997, that was a traumatic experience certainly for them. They lose their mother so publicly.

“In Prince Harry’s particular case, as a 13, 14-year-old, he is, in a sense of duty, he has to walk behind his mother’s coffin to Westminster Abbey.

“Up until that point, even after that point they [Harry and William] remained good friends.”

The former royal employee continued: “To answer your question, how would Diana have influenced, or had any influence on resolving their issues in later life?

“What this turmoil needed or needs even now, is someone to convene and try and sort this out.

“It is never going to be sorted out publicly, it has to be sorted out privately.

“I think his father, the King, is desperate to resolve this issue because I think it’s very important for him,” he claimed.

“Coming back to how Diana would resolve that, because Diana knew William and Harry probably better than anybody else, [she] would have understood the problems, [she] would have seen the issues surrounding the complications with Harry and Meghan and all that that had with it at the time.”

Ken added: “In 2018, Harry’s marriage to Meghan was probably the greatest thing to ever happen to the Royal Family.

“Here we had a Prince marrying a woman of mixed race, a divorcee, and an American.

“And this was all supported by the Queen, by the establishment, and sadly it all went horribly wrong,” he opined.
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“I think Diana, if she were alive, would have seen all the complications, the complexities of that, knowing how royalty works, [and] would have been a great motivator to try and resolve that issue – which I’m sure she would have done.”

Ken was then asked what Diana would’ve thought of Meghan, if “she would’ve been delighted by Meghan and welcomed Meghan” and whether “they would’ve been close”.

He revealed: “Diana would have loved it because it was risque anyway.

“The very fact her son was marrying a divorcee, an American, an actress/actor. This was all food for Diana’s discussion.

“Of course, she would have liked it,” he remarked.

“She always said the most important issues in my life are my children and for that reason would have supported them and been a great advisor.

“I do think one of her qualities was her humane touch and would have seen the problems that were likely to have come out of that marriage and where we are now with him [Harry] and his wife and family domiciled in the US.

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“Diana would have been a frequent visitor and would now to this day, in my view, even worked with her ex-husband the King to find a way to best resolve this issue.

“It can now not be dealt with in the media, it has to be dealt with privately,” Ken concluded.

It comes after The Sun’s Arthur Edwards revealed what he believes Harry’s “main problem” is with William that could be hindering a reconciliation.

The Royal photographer suggested Harry’s flying visit to the UK recently to see King Charles after the monarch’s cancer diagnosis was a tell-tale sign.

Arthur commented: “Notice that he came here to see the King but he didn’t go to see Prince William because William didn’t want to see him.

“That’s the main problem.

“It’s not Harry and his relationship with his father, it’s his relationship with his brother because his brother is going to be the next king.”

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Diana would’ve loved Meghan, Ken claims

David and Victoria Beckham met at a soccer match in 1997 and wed two years late

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David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have a dreamy love story — and according to the soccer star, it began before they ever even crossed paths.

In 2008, David told Ellen DeGeneres he knew he wanted to marry Victoria after seeing the Spice Girls on TV. “I was in a hotel room with my best friend, who was my best man at my wedding,” he said. “I remember turning around — before I’d even met Victoria — and said, ‘I want to marry that one.’ “

The pair married in 1999 and now share four children: sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, as well as daughter Harper.

While the pair will be the first to say their longtime union is the result of a lot of hard work and commitment, Victoria has said, “love at first sight does exist.”

“It will happen to you in the Manchester United players’ lounge,” she wrote to her 18-year-old self in Vogue. “Although you will get a little drunk, so exact details are hazy.”

From moving countries to attending their eldest son’s wedding, here’s what to know about David and Victoria Beckham’s relationship.

1997: David and Victoria Beckham meet at a soccer match

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Though the couple grew up within 15 minutes of each other in London, they didn’t actually meet until years later, when Victoria was Posh Spice of the Spice Girls and David was playing with Manchester United. David recounted the meeting on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “She came to a football match — soccer match — and I said hi from across the room and that was it,” he recalled. “I thought I’d missed my chance, and then a week later she turned up at another football match.”

Their second meeting was more involved, as David shared with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show. “We talked for about an hour in the players’ lounge and then she actually got the train up that day, so she wrote her number down on her train ticket, which I still have,” he revealed.

Victoria said she was taken by David’s family-oriented nature. “While the other football players stand at the bar drinking with their mates, you will see David standing aside with his family. (He’s not even in the first team at this stage — you are the famous one.),” she wrote to her younger self in Vogue. “And he has such a cute smile. You, too, are close to your family, and you will think how similar he feels to you.”

1997: David and Victoria Beckham go on their first date

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While the pair haven’t shared details about their first date, in 2014, Victoria posted a picture of the dress that she wore— an orange sleeveless number with a belted waist.

January 1998: David and Victoria Beckham get engaged ​​

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​​The couple kicked off the new year with a bang in 1998, announcing that they were engaged, but didn’t plan to wed until the summer of 1999.

1998: David and Victoria Beckham are expecting their first child

Later that year, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together.

March 4, 1999: David and Victoria Beckham become parents

Two became three on March 4, 1999, when Brooklyn Joseph was born. In her 2001 autobiography Learning to Fly, Victoria addressed rumors that her firstborn was named for the city where he was conceived.

“It was when we were in Marbella [Spain] that we came up with the name Brooklyn. We already knew he was a boy and so I knew he could end up a footballer, so it had to be a name that was a bit blokey,” the author wrote. “I had always liked the name Brooke and then we suddenly thought about Brooklyn. I’d always liked it as a place — it’s very multi-cultural, very grounded. And it was only afterwards that I realized how appropriate it was because it was in New York that I found out I was pregnant.”

July 1999: David and Victoria Beckham are married

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The couple’s nuptials were held at Luttrellstown Castle outside Dublin. Their son Brooklyn served as the ring bearer and celebrity guests included some of Victoria’s fellow Spice Girls, David’s teammates, Elton John and George Michael.

The bride wore a strapless Vera Wang gown with a sculptural neckline and a sweeping 20-foot train, paired with an 18-karat gold tiara designed by Princess Diana’s jeweler. Victoria, David and Brooklyn later changed into color-coordinated eggplant purple outfits for the reception.

2002: David and Victoria Beckham are expecting another child

The Beckhams announced they were pregnant with their second child in 2002.

September 1, 2002: David and Victoria Beckham welcome their second baby

Three years after tying the knot, the Beckham household grew once more as they welcomed son Romeo James. David confirmed the news that Victoria had given birth via cesarean section at 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2002.

2003: David and Victoria Beckham move to Spain

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The fashion designer and the soccer player moved to Spain in 2003 when David signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid. They would remain there for the next several years.

2004: David and Victoria Beckham announce they are expecting their third child

Two years after welcoming son Romeo, David and Victoria revealed they were expecting yet another child. The baby was reportedly due the following March .

February 20, 2005: David and Victoria Beckham welcome their third baby

The couple welcomed their third son, Cruz David, on Feb. 20, 2005, in Madrid. “We’ve got a baby boy. His name is Cruz,” David told reporters outside the hospital. “He is beautiful. He is in there with his brothers now and he is very happy.”

July 2007: David and Victoria Beckham move to Los Angeles

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In 2007, David signed a five-year contract with the L.A. Galaxy, causing the family to move to California. “It will be especially nice for the children,” Victoria told PEOPLE ahead of their move. “To be able to be outdoors so much of the time will be wonderful.”

In the days after their move, the Beckhams made time for both work and family as they spoke to the press and went out to dinner with their kids. The couple moved into a $22 million mansion in Beverly Hills, California, and their housewarming party was hosted by then-married couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

August 2007: David and Victoria Beckham pose for a sexy photoshoot

The Beckhams opened up about their relationship and posed for a series of sexy photos in a W magazine profile.

They addressed overcoming obstacles in their marriage — namely, David’s rumored affair that dominated British tabloids three years prior.

“I’m not going to lie. It was a really rough time … David and I got through it together,” Victoria told W. “No one said marriage was going to be easy. Yes, there have been bumps along the road. But the fact is we’ve come out of everything we’ve been through stronger and happier. It’s even better now than when we were first married. After all these years, we can just come home and have a laugh together.”

April 2008: David Beckham talks about making Victoria Beckham a priority

In an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2008, the midfielder revealed that he and his wife make it a priority to carve out quality time with each other in their busy schedules. “We’ve got three beautiful boys, which is our priority, but I think … in a marriage, you make it work, and you have to make time for each other,” he said. “And we do that. So I think that’s important.”

September 2008: Victoria Beckham calls David Beckham her “muse”

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In a letter posted to her label’s website, the “Say You’ll Be There” singer revealed that her husband inspired her fashion label’s menswear line.

“The dVb mens collection has just launched, and who better than David to be my muse!” she wrote. “I am looking forward to the brand developing … I have many ideas; patience is something I’m trying to learn but haven’t got to grips with as yet!”

September 2009: David Beckham commemorates Victoria Beckham’s name in ink

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For the couple’s 10-year anniversary, David put his heart on his sleeve — literally.

“I had 10 roses ’round my arm, for the 10 years,” he told DeGeneres. He pointed out that a love like theirs goes beyond just gifts. “We always try and do things special, you know. It’s not always about buying gifts for each other, of course. We just make sure that we make time together or go for dinner together and do special things. That’s important to us.”

January 2011: David and Victoria Beckham announce they’re expecting a fourth child

In January 2011, the couple revealed to PEOPLE that they were expecting their fourth child. “David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to confirm they are expecting their fourth child in the summer,” their rep said, adding, “Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are very excited about the arrival of their new brother or sister.”

July 10, 2011: David and Victoria Beckham’s daughter Harper Seven is born

The Beckhams welcomed their first baby girl, Harper Seven, on July 10, 2011. PEOPLE reported that ​​she weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz., and her big brothers were ready to greet her with open arms. “Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family,” the Beckhams’ spokesperson said.

In 2008, David told DeGeneres about his and Victoria’s desire to have a large brood.”We’ve always wanted a big family, which was weird because when we first got together, we never even discussed how many children we wanted, but it just, it’s worked out that we want a big family,” he said. “You know, we love kids, so it’s worked out perfect.”

November 2011: Victoria Beckham pays homage to David Beckham

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Victoria got emotional while accepting her designer brand award at the 2011 British Fashion Awards. Still, she made time to acknowledge her husband through her tears. “Without David, I wouldn’t have had the courage to do what I am doing,” she said.

2013: David Beckham retires and moves back to London with Victoria Beckham

In 2013, David Beckham retired from soccer after leaving the L.A. Galaxy and playing a short stint with Paris Saint-Germain. A few months earlier, Victoria was spotted house hunting in London.

June 2015: Victoria Beckham denies rumors that she and David Beckham had marriage troubles

The songstress spoke to Grazia about new rumors of a split from David. “David and I have nothing to prove,” she told the outlet. “We love each other, look out for each other and are strong as both partners and parents.”

She also praised her partner’s philanthropic nature. “My husband constantly inspires me and guides me,” she shared. “He has done so much good work, I look up to him and have the utmost respect and admiration for all that he has achieved.”

November 2015: Victoria Beckham acknowledges David Beckham in her Glamour Woman of the Year speech

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When Victoria received a Glamour Women of the Year award in 2015, she acknowledged her longtime partner’s role in her success. ​​”Running a business, my work with UNAIDS and most importantly, being a mum, wouldn’t be possible without David,” she said. “Not only is he the most incredible father, but he’s supportive and someone who loves and inspires me every single day.”

January 30, 2017: David Beckham reveals that he and Victoria Beckham renewed their wedding vows

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In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, the charity ambassador revealed that he and his wife had tied the knot for a second time, albeit in a far more intimate ceremony than in 1999. “It was a lot more private, about six people there in our house,” he shared.

He also laid to rest any speculation that their long-term union was a business decision. “We know each other better than anybody,” he gushed. “People have talked about, ‘Do we stay together because it’s a brand?’ Of course not. We stay together because we love each other, because we have four amazing children … Do you go through tough times? Of course. That’s part of relationships. It’s part of marriages.”

June 2018: David and Victoria Beckham squash divorce rumors

Buzz about a possible split began to swirl in 2018, but the couple quickly put the rumors to rest. “There is no impending divorce!” their rep told PEOPLE. Victoria also posted a photo of herself and daughter Harper, writing that they loved and missed David.

The following month, Posh addressed the rumors herself, telling British Vogue: “People have been making things up about our relationship for 20 years, so David and I are pretty used to ignoring the nonsense and just carrying on as normal. But these things have a wider effect on the people around us, and that’s unfair.”

She also spoke about their unwavering bond, telling the publication that they were stronger as a unit than as individuals. “Would either of us be in the position that we are in now had we not met and been together all those years ago? It’s all about the family unit,” she explained. “We respect that family bond and that is key.”

October 2018: David Beckham opens up about his marriage to Victoria Beckham

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The Bend It Like Beckham star revealed the secret to his marriage with The Sunday Project‘s Lisa Wilkinson in October 2018. “I think marriage is always about hard work,” he said. “To have been married for the amount of time that we have, you know it’s always hard work, everybody knows that, but you make it work, you make difficult situations, like traveling away, being away from each other, you make it work.”

He also had plenty of praise for his wife and her accomplishments. “We recently did a Vogue front cover, which was all about Victoria’s 10 years in fashion,” David said. “The amount she’s achieved in such a short space of time with four beautiful young children … but obviously her business world, you know, to be on the front cover of Vogue, was a huge thing.”

October 2019: Victoria Beckham calls David Beckham her “soulmate”

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In October 2019, the clothing designer spoke about her husband on The View. “Obviously, he’s incredibly good-looking, but David is the most wonderful husband and fantastic father and a real inspiration to all of us,” she said. “He’s hardworking … I’m lucky to have him as my soulmate.”

January 2021: Victoria Beckham reveals she still gets dolled up for David Beckham

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Mirroring her 2017 letter to her 18-year-old self, Victoria wrote an open letter to her future self for Vogue. The former Spice Girl revealed one of the secrets to her decades-long marriage: a bit of mystery.

Reminding herself of the tips she practiced during the COVID-19 lockdown, she wrote, “You’ve said f— it, and put on a great dress and a smoky eye. You always liked to surprise people — especially David. Preserving that bit of mystique is always helpful after almost 22 years of marriage. (What anniversary are you celebrating now?).”

2021: David Beckham directs Victoria Beckham’s beauty campaign

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David took on a few new roles in 2021, starting as director of a Victoria Beckham Beauty campaign in May. “We are in Miami filming for Victoria Beckham Beauty,” Victoria said as she panned the camera toward David. “My director for the day who is going to be filming me.”

In August, David helped her with her makeup for another Victoria Beckham Beauty campaign. “So I found a local makeup artist,” she joked in a snap of the soccer star touching up his spouse’s lipstick. “Seems to be working out!”

April 9, 2022: David and Victoria Beckham’s son Brooklyn gets married

On April 9, 2022, the couple’s eldest son, Brooklyn, exchanged vows with his girlfriend of two years, Nicola Peltz. The proud parents walked hand-in-hand down the aisle. Posh Spice wore a liquid-like metallic piece from her own line and a sentimental repurposed diamond that David gave her for Brooklyn’s christening.

October 2, 2022: Victoria Beckham shares a family photo from Paris Fashion Week

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Victoria presented her Spring/Summer 2023 line on Sept. 30, 2022, during Paris Fashion Week. The designer later posted on Instagram, thanking David and their four children for supporting her at the event. “I love you all so much x,” she captioned the family photo, which included Harper, Cruz, Romeo, Brooklyn and his wife, Peltz Beckham.

October 13, 2022: Victoria Beckham shares why she removed her tattoo of David Beckham’s initials

Prior to removal, Victoria had David’s initials tattooed on her wrist. The fashion designer decided to remove several of her older tattoos because they had faded and turned a “bluey” color.

“They just didn’t look so nice,” she told Hoda Kotb during an appearance on Today. “It doesn’t mean anything more than that.”

Victoria added: “I think that the media started to speculate, was I leaving my husband? No, I was just a bit sick of the tattoo. It’s as simple as that.”

October 24, 2022: Victoria Beckham says the matching leather look with David Beckham from the ’90s “haunts” her

It just so happens that the iconic ensemble was a major fashion faux pas.

“We were wearing Gucci [and] it was a Versace dinner, which is inappropriate in itself,” Victoria revealed on Watch What Happens Live.

She went on to add that the matching moment “haunts” her because pictures of it resurface so often.

“It does haunt me, but I love it,” the Spice Girls singer said. “We really considered those outfits, we really thought about it, and there was a naïveté to it that was just so sweet.”

December 22, 2022: Victoria Beckham says her wedding to David Beckham was “more intimate than it looked”

While talking with The Business of Fashion during its BoF VOICES 2022 event, Victoria reminisced about her wedding to David.

“I think the media glamorized the wedding much more than it actually was. Yes, it was in a magazine. Yes, we sat on thrones. [But] the wedding wasn’t as huge as everybody made out,” she said. “It was family and friends. It was much more intimate than it looked.”

June 26, 2023: David Beckham and Victoria Beckham attend the Jacquemus fashion show in France

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The couple sat front row (in a row boat) for the Jacquemus Le Chouchou fashion show at the Palace of Versailles. Victoria dazzled in a pale pink dress from her own clothing line, while David looked chic in a linen ensemble.

September 8, 2023: David Beckham gets new tattoo in honor of Victoria Beckham

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David paid tribute to Victoria by getting her Spice Girls moniker, “Posh,” tattooed on his left hand, specifically his middle finger. The soccer legend shared photos from the ink session on Instagram.

March 1, 2024: David Beckham supports Victoria Beckham at Paris Fashion Week

David sat in the front row for Victoria’s Autumn/Winter 2024 show at Paris Fashion Week. The designer, who was walking on crutches due to a foot injury, stopped to kiss her husband as she took her bow on the runway.

“So proud of you for many reasons but this season threw a lot at you and again you just did what you do best,” David wrote on Instagram following the show. “We love you @victoriabeckham.”

April 20, 2024: David Beckham throws Victoria Beckham a 50th birthday bash

David threw Victoria a 50th birthday party at Oswald’s, a members-only club in London. He invited all her close friends, including Eva Longoria, Salma Hayek-Pinault and the Spice Girls.

Following the big bash, Victoria thanked her husband on Instagram, writing, “I still can’t believe how special you made me feel on this evening, on my birthday, this entire week, and all of our magical years together! Thank you. I love you so much!”

July 3, 2024: Victoria Beckham and David Beckham wear their purple wedding outfits again in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary

Ahead of their 25th wedding anniversary on July 4, the couple shared a photo of them wearing the iconic purple wedding outfits they originally wore to their reception when they tied the knot in 1999.

In the picture, which was shared in a joint Instagram post, Victoria and David are sitting in matching thrones, smiling for the camera. “Look what we found… ,” said the caption.