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It never goes unnoticed what an exceptionally close bond the Beckham family have.

David and Victoria frequently share touching family photos from luxurious holidays

with their brood as well as sweet throwback snaps from special moments of the Beckham four growing. But did you know they are incredibly close with their in-laws?

David Beckham’s sisters, Joanne and Lynne Beckham are rarely seen,

but Victoria never fails to give the sister-duo a loving shout-out or share a sweet snap on social media from time to time.

In May when Lynne celebrated her 52nd birthday,  VB couldn’t help but share a sweet snap alongside her sister-in-law to mark the occasion.

Captioning the photo, she penned: “Happy Birthday @lynnebeckhambriggs!!!! Kisses xxx.”

Last week,  VB shared another tribute involving her sisters-in-law, this time to mark her mother-in-law’s 75th birthday. The image saw the quartet against the most beautiful orange sky. VB had her arm wrapped around Joanne whilst proudly holding up her arm, meanwhile, Lynne was on the other side with her arm around the beauty mogul’s waist, also beaming for the camera.

Captioning the post, the former Spice Girl wrote: “Happy Birthday @sandrabeckham we love you!”

But who are Lynne and Joanne Beckham? Keep scrolling to find out…

Lynne Beckham

David’s elder sister Lynne, 52, shares three children with Freddie, Georgina and Josh — with her ex-husband Colin Every.

Whilst not much is known about Lynne if one thing is for sure, she has a very close bond with her brother who was there to support her on her wedding day back in 1999. Sweet photos of the day showed David kissing his sister on one cheek, whilst her ex-husband kissed her on the other.

David and Lynne certainly know how to banter with each other. Back in 2022, Lynne couldn’t help but weigh in when David visited his mum at home where he was greeted with his “favourite meal” ham, egg, chips, mushy peas, pineapple and coleslaw, followed by a jam doughnut.

“Oh well @jo_jo_beckham_ we might get dinner one day @davidbeckham @sandra_beckham49,” she penned.

Joanne Beckham

Joanne is David’s younger sister. The 42-year-old used to be a hairdresser before changing careers and  launching  WeAreYourCity, a luxury concierge service

In 2017, Joanne began dating former Big Brother contestant Kris Donnelly, and in December, welcomed their first daughter Peggy on 8 December. The couple split, six months after Peggy was born, in June 2018.

David shared a sweet message to his sister and niece shortly after Joanne gave birth, writing: “Welcome to the world little Peggy [red love heart emoji]. So proud of my little sis and congrats @krissydonners #Daddy such a beautiful family #prouduncle,” alongside two photos of him with the newborn.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Lionel Messi smiled and waved to adoring fans during a celebration Saturday

before Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over Chicago Fire FC to honor his latest Copa America title.

Messi stood near Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas as a video filled with highlights from his illustrious career was shown inside Chase Stadium.

They stood on a custom mat, with “Lionel Messi 45 titles,” covering the center circle of the pitch.

“Tonight, we celebrate a great milestone of our captain Leo Messi in becoming the footballer who has lifted the most trophies in the history of this sport,” Mas said.

“And I am sure he won’t stop at 45. We hope he can lift many more in the future.”

No player has won more titles for club and country.

No player has celebrated more success in the sport’s history.

However, this celebration was brief and somber. And the quest to Messi’s 46th title is on standby.

Messi slowly limped to and from midfield, wearing a walking boot on his injured right ankle. He wasn’t inclined to say a few words, allowing his smiles and waves to speak for him.

Every step he took was a reminder of the awkward play that caused his right ankle to twist inside, swelling to the size of a softball, as he wept on Argentina’s bench in the second half of the Copa America final before victory.

It was also a telling barometer of just how soon Messi will return from injury: It might not be soon at all.

Messi’s ankle will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, Inter Miami coach Tata Martino said earlier this week.

Martino was mum about Messi’s status after the game, including his potential to miss the MLS All-Star game this week.

The way Messi walked showed it could be a month-to-month affair.

The bad news: Leagues Cup begins next Saturday, and Messi will likely be unavailable to help Inter Miami defend its title (the 44th of his career).

The tournament is a five-week dash with a final set for Aug. 25. It might not be enough recovery time for Messi to make his return.

The good news: Inter Miami is in tremendous shape for the rest of the MLS season, and a playoff run where home-field advantage and less travel for Messi could also play its parts.

Inter Miami has won six of seven matches without Messi since Copa America began, adding another on Saturday thanks to goals by Matias Rojas in the sixth minute and Jordi Alba in the 75th minute in a 2-1 win over Chicago.

“We tried to put together a team where we could hide the absences, especially Leo’s absence,” Martino said of squad. “And well, I think, in that sense, the guys who had to take charge have given very good (performances).”

Inter Miami has 53 points after the Chicago match, and a first-place lead in the MLS Eastern Conference strengthened with two wins and two losses by second-place Cincinnati this week.

If Inter Miami failed to gain another point, they likely could still qualify for the MLS playoffs.

The 50-point threshold alone would be good for at least a Top 7 seed in each of the last three seasons, and MLS playoffs welcome nine teams from each conference into the postseason.

Not only has Inter Miami won without Messi, they’re on prime footing to continue competing for a top playoff seed in anticipation for his return.

Seeing Messi raise another trophy this year would be a sight to see.

But just seeing Messi return to action – when he’s not injured, crying or limping – would be good enough for his legion of adoring fans.

When will Messi return from injury?

It’s unclear when Messi will return, but he will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, Martino said earlier this week.

When did Messi get hurt?

Messi injured his ankle during the Copa America final against Colombia last Sunday. He was injured in the first half and tried to play in the second half before making an early exit.

What is Inter Miami’s record?

Inter Miami (16 wins, four losses, five draws) is in first in the Supporters’ Shield Standings with 53 points (two points ahead of the team in first place). The club also leads MLS with 56 goals.

When does Leagues Cup tournament begin?

The Leagues Cup begins next Saturday, with matches between MLS and LIGA MX clubs, all live streamed on Apple TV.

Inter Miami will host Puebla next Saturday in Chase Stadium, and face Tigres UANL on Aug. 3 at NRG Stadium in Houston in the first two games of Leagues Cup.

Victoria Beckham wants to send Catherine, Princess of Wales a “pamper package”.

The 42-year-old royal – who has three young children with Prince William – has been undergoing chemotherapy

after being diagnosed with cancer following abdominal surgery in January.

Fashion designer Victoria, 50, and her retired footballer spouse David, 49, have a close bond with the royal family,

and Posh Spice would love to gift her items from her eponymous fashion brand as she has been worrying about her amid her health battle.

A source close to the former Spice Girl told Heat magazine: “Victoria has really been concerned about Kate, and she and David have sent her lots of messages of support.

“But Vic wants to do something more and would like to send Kate a pamper package with some of her favourite bits from her own range, as well as other treats that she knows Kate will like.

“There are a lot of rules around sending gifts to the royals, so Vic is keen to make sure it’s done as friends and not from her business.

“But she just wants to keep her spirits up.”

Catherine has been recuperating privately and has made rare appearances since her surgery, including attending Wimbledon this month.

She said in a video address in March: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present. My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.

“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.

“As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment. But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.

“As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.

“Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both.

“We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment. My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.”

During an appearance on PEOPLE (the TV Show!) Thursday, Longoria, 47,

told host Kay Adams that her close friend Victoria Beckham is dressing her for Brooklyn Beckham’s upcoming wedding.

Longoria shared she and Victoria, 47, will be in “coordinating dresses” when Brooklyn, who the designer shares and David Beckham, ties the knot with Nicola Peltz.

Explaining how their styling process works, Longoria told Adams: “I just go into her closet normally, and go, ‘I need a dress.’”

The Desperate Housewives star added that Victoria just “tells me” what to wear.

“She’s like, ‘Do you like the black or the green?’ And I say, ‘Black.’ She goes, ‘Great. Green.’”

In addition to their friendship, Longoria and Victoria’s fashion partnership has long been in existence.

When Longoria married her husband José Bastón in 2016, she walked down the aisle in a gown created by the former Spice Girls member.

“It wasn’t my first rodeo and I just wanted something sweet and simple and elegant — and no better person to do it than Victoria. So, I went to London a couple times for fittings and we went over fabric and styles. She pulled out all these fabrics and every single dress she’s ever made. We looked at all the tops, bottoms, zippers, styles, and it was a really fun experience,” Longoria told PEOPLE in June 2016.

As for Brooklyn’s wedding, the photographer, 23, and Peltz, 27, are hoping to say “I do” sometime this year.

In a November 2021 interview with Hello! Brooklyn opened up about his wedding plans, explaining he had hoped to have tied the knot by now, but because of COVID-19 restrictions, they decided to hold off.

“We’ve been engaged for a year and if COVID wasn’t a thing we’d have liked to have been married already, and it has been a bit difficult,” Brooklyn said in the interview. “You know, I’ve only just started to travel again, I’m traveling a little bit now but hopefully, it’ll be next year,” he said.

While the rest of his family — his parents and siblings Romeo, Cruz and Harper Beckham — hunkered down in the U.K. amid the pandemic, Brooklyn and Peltz stayed together in New York before relocating to Beverly Hills.

“I’m marrying my best friend so we kind of have our own little bubble together now and it’s just really nice,” he said at the time.

Brooklyn proposed to Peltz in July 2020 after first making their relationship public that January.

David Beckham has opened up about the annoying habits that his wife, Victoria Beckham, can’t stand.

The 47-year-old footballing legend, who has been married to the former Spice Girl since 1999, was talking to Gary Neville about his family life when he made the admission.

During the candid conversation as part of 29 Questions, Beckham opened up about some of the habits that get on his wife’s nerves.

However, he was also quick to cheekily point out some of her flaws as well.

“I’ve got this [clears throat], she doesn’t love that… I’ve not always done it, maybe for the last 15 years,” Beckham explained.

However, the dad of four also quickly turned the topic onto some of the bad habits that his fashion designer wife had.

“There’s probably a couple of other things that I do that annoy her, to be honest. I’m very clean and she’s not,” he went on.

“As in, I’m tidy and she’s not”, before adding: “she washes, from time to time.”

During their conversation, Beckham also addressed claims that his wife had dressed him in recent years.

He added: “People always thought Victoria had a big influence over what I was wearing or hairstyles or tattoos. I always made the decision of wearing a full leather outfit or full denim outfit. I loved fashion.”

Posh and Becks first met each other way back in 1997, when they crossed paths at the Manchester United Players’ lounge. The smitten couple went on to marry in 1999 and have been quite the power-couple ever since.

Reflecting upon their first meeting, Ms Beckham wrote a letter to herself in British Vogue about the moment: “It will happen to you in the Manchester United players’ lounge – although you will get a little drunk, so exact details are hazy.

“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.) And he has such a cute smile. You, too, are close to your family, and you will think how similar he feels to you. He’s going to ask for your number. (He still has the London-to-Manchester plane ticket on which you wrote it.)”

David Beckham – In pictures

The couple – who are proud parents to Brooklyn, 23, Romeo, 19, Cruz, 17 and Harper, 10 – also had more cause to celebrate either this year when they marked their eldest son’s wedding.

Cruz Beckham has copied his footballer father once again by trying on the famous purple suit for an Instagram snap.

Victoria and David Beckham celebrated their 25th anniversary in style as they donned their iconic purple wedding outfits.

And their youngest son seized the opportunity to follow in dad’s footsteps once more, by wearing the garment as he wished his parents a Happy Anniversary.

‘The suit fits me [winking emoji]’, Cruz wrote, as he shared a picture of himself wearing it on Thursday, with dad David smiling in the background.

Victoria, 50, took to Instagram shortly after to share a snap of David in the suit, as she quipped back to her son: ‘Still fits him too [laughing emoji].’

It is the second time this year Cruz has copied his dad, after getting a new tattoo for his 19th birthday in January – which matched one of David’s waist inkings.

The former England footballer’s youngest son’s latest body art, which is on the left side of his waist, is a portrait of Jesus sitting down and David, 49, has exactly the same tattoo on his right side.

Cruz also was the spitting image of his dad in his younger years, especially when he debuted a new hairstyle in 2009 in Los Angeles.

The then-four-year-old was styling out a primped and preened Mohawk in a look reminiscent of the cut David famously wore back in 2002.

Cruz debuted his freshly trimmed mane at his father’s now notorious return match for LA Galaxy.

The cheeky snap from Cruz came as David suffered a wardrobe malfunction relating to the purple suit.

The designer, 50, and former footballer married at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland in 1999 in lavish ceremony which cost almost £1M and to mark their 25th wedding anniversary they slipped back into their matching looks.

‘Yep, still got it!’ the couple declared as they posted new photos of themselves strolling through their country house grounds and posing on their wedding thrones on Thursday.

Video shared on Victoria’s Instagram Stories though sees David struggling to fit into his purple suit and gasping as his waistcoat appears to rip.

The Spice Girl has no such problems, filming as she poses in the mirror in her Antonio Berardi wedding dress, which fits like a glove.

The video shows David trying on the suit at the family’s London home as he happily exclaims: ‘I’m in, I’m in!’

Their children are heard asking why Victoria has taken her dress off as one quips ‘because you can’t fit in it, the zip’s broken.’

The couple, who share sons Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, and daughter Harper, 12, shared a joint post on Wednesday night in the looks, quipping: ‘Look what we found’.

Posh and Becks previously laughed at their choice to go purple in last year’s Netflix documentary Beckham.

David shared clips from his big day in the docu-series, laughing at his decision to make their guests wear black and white while he and Victoria donned the  garish purple ensembles.

As his former teammate Gary Neville described the wedding as ‘a spectacle’, David mused: ‘I try to think back to when I decided to wear a purple suit and I don’t know when that happened…

‘I think I just took Victoria’s lead on it but what were we thinking?!’

Having no regrets on her end, Victoria quipped: ‘It was fun!

Victoria Beckham and her husband David Beckham have been indulging in some well-deserved family time aboard their luxurious yacht in France,

and their daughter Harper is proving she’s every bit her mother’s mini-me.

The family shared a series of Instagram snapshots, offering fans a glimpse into their sun-soaked holiday with sons Romeo,

21, and Cruz, 19, alongside the birthday girl, Harper, who just turned 13.

In one stunning snap, Victoria, 50, posed fresh-faced on the boat’s deck, with the jaw-dropping sunset providing a picturesque backdrop.

Harper, looking strikingly similar to her famous mum, joined her parents in several heartwarming photos.

David, 49, was captured in an adorable moment cuddling his daughter, while another selfie showcased the proud parents together with their mini Victoria.

The romantic ambiance of France seemed to cast its spell on David and Victoria, as they enjoyed a cosy meal at a breathtaking vineyard.

Victoria looked incredible in a classic little black dress, accessorised with a silver bracelet and her dazzling wedding ring. David, ever the style icon, wore a simple white T-shirt as he sat at a long table, savouring a glass of red wine with his wife against the picturesque backdrop.

Sharing this intimate moment on Instagram, David wrote, “We have eaten in many beautiful places but WOW Domaine De Peretti Della Rocca.”

Their children also joined in the fun, as Victoria posted sweet images of Romeo, Cruz, and Harper posing on a mega yacht in Sardinia.

This family getaway comes on the heels of exciting news for the Beckhams, who recently reacted to their multiple Emmy nominations.

The couple’s 2023 Netflix documentary, BECKHAM, has been nominated in five categories for the 2024 Emmy Awards.

The series offers an unprecedented look at David’s illustrious career and a glimpse into the early days of their romance and marriage. The four-part series is up for Best Documentary or Nonfiction Series, among other prestigious categories.

Reacting to the nominations, David told HELLO!: “It’s a real honour for me and the whole creative team for BECKHAM to be recognized by the TV Academy. Making this series was such a personal journey, a love letter to football and my family. It has been overwhelming for me and Victoria that we have had such a warm and positive response to the series. I’m so grateful to the incredible team led by Fisher Stevens and also to all those people from my life and career who took part and who have played such an important role in my story.”

The Beckham family seemed in high spirits as they enjoyed their day at sea during their Sardinian holiday, celebrating Harper’s 13th birthday.

The family made the most of the warm weather, engaging in various water sports. David showcased his fit physique, going shirtless in a pair of lemon yellow swimming trunks before donning a life jacket to ride a jet ski.

Victoria joined him, holding on tightly as they rode the waves together. She sported a chic black swim skirt and a baseball cap, perfectly balancing style and safety.

Despite the fun, Victoria remained dedicated to her fitness regime, pictured lifting weights on the yacht’s sundeck. Dressed casually in a plain black T-shirt and denim shorts, she demonstrated her commitment to staying in shape.

The day was all about Harper, who officially became a teenager. The family celebrated with pink and silver balloons, and Harper enjoyed a special breakfast with her brothers, Romeo and Cruz. Harper even had a go at jet skiing, riding with Cruz.

While their eldest brother Brooklyn, 25, couldn’t join them, staying in Los Angeles with his wife Nicola Peltz, he made sure to celebrate Harper’s milestone with a sweet Instagram post. Sharing a gallery of snaps, he captioned it: “Happy 13th birthday to the best little sister in the whole wide world xx we love you so much xxxxxxxxxxxxx.”

Victoria and David also marked the occasion with heartfelt social media posts. Victoria, calling Harper her “best friend,” praised her daughter as a “beautiful, talented young lady.” She shared a collection of nostalgic photos, from Harper’s baby days to recent mother-daughter moments. David, equally sentimental, described Harper as his “world” and expressed his pride in her growth and kind-hearted nature.

“Happy 13th Birthday to my beautiful little girl. Daddy is so proud of you. You have grown up to be a kind, generous & a beautiful young lady with the most amazing heart & the most amazing smile that we all love so so much,” he wrote.

A beach-side kiss from a model in a bikini, a shooting security scare and a formative teenage trip to the Outback are just some of the King’s experiences in Australia over the years.

Charles is embarking on his 16th official visit and 17th overall to Australia – and his first as the country’s monarch and for Queen Camilla in her role as consort.

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Charles wears a mulka string, a feather-stringed headband, during a visit to Mount Nhulun in 2018 (Phil Noble/PA)

The pair last travelled around the globe to the Commonwealth realm in 2018.

The prince was pictured in a feather headdress known as a mulka string and was given a spiritual blessing by the world didgeridoo master in the small Aboriginal community of Yirrkala in Northeast Arnhem Land.

Camilla paddled barefoot on Broadbeach on the Gold Coast – but Charles kept his brogues on – and the couple attended the Commonwealth Games.

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Charles and Camilla visit Broadbeach on their trip to the Gold Coast in 2018 (Steve Parsons/PA)

In 2015, Charles and Camilla were given their own elaborate boomerangs by a local artist during a visit to Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia.

A Diamond Jubilee tour in 2012 saw Charles and Camilla cuddle koalas at Government House in Adelaide, with Charles quipping “something ominous will run down” about the animals’ reputation for having weak bladders.

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The then-Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall holding their boomerangs in 2015 (John Stillwell/PA)

As a 17-year-old prince, Charles spent two terms at Timbertop, a remote outpost of the Geelong Church of England Grammar School in Melbourne in 1966 as an exchange student.

Afterwards, he described it as a “most wonderful experience”.

He swam on the Barrier Reef, ran cattle in Queensland and attended a feast in New Guinea.

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A young Charles looks at a canoe on the beach in Sydney in 1966 (PA)

But he admitted that on occasions he was referred to by the traditional Australian epithet “pommy bastard”.

His first official visit to Australia came in 1970 when he and sister Princess Anne joined Queen Elizabeth II’s tour.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Charles and Princess Anne at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney in 1970 (PA)

In 1979, the eligible bachelor prince returned to represent his mother for the 150th anniversary of the state of Western Australia.

But the visit is famous for an encounter he had with a bikini-clad woman on a beach.

Charles was pounced on by model Jane Priest while taking an early morning dip, and images of the wave-side kiss were printed around the world.

Ms Priest later divulged the incident on Cottesloe Beach in Perth was a publicity stunt to try to make Charles appear more accessible.

She also recalled how the “adorable” prince told her when she put her hands on his chest: “I can’t touch you.”

Within four years, Charles had married Lady Diana Spencer and they had welcomed his first child, Prince William.

The Prince and Princess of Wales undertook a six-week tour to Australia and New Zealand in 1983.

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Diana and Charles amuse baby Prince William in the grounds of Government House in Auckland, New Zealand (PA)

But in a modern move, going against royal convention, they took their baby son with them on the long-haul journey, rather than leaving him behind in the UK with nannies.

Ten-month-old William attended a photocall and crawled across a rug on the lawns of Government House in Auckland, New Zealand, watched by his parents.

Charles and Diana’s tours to Australia were, however, subject to tension.

Diana told her biographer Andrew Morton that she was thrown into the deep end and overwhelmed by the adulation she faced from the crowds in 1983 during her first major overseas trip, while Charles became jealous at the attention she received.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales in the sunshine at Wollongong, south of Sydney, in 1988 (Ron Bell/PA)

In 1988, the pair were pictured standing side by side in the sunshine in Wollongong, south of Sydney – but by then their relationship was in tatters.

Charles had already turned to his now-wife Camilla Parker Bowles and Diana was having an affair with cavalry officer James Hewitt.

More than 30 years after the Waleses took William to Australia, he returned with his own son Prince George and wife the then-Duchess of Cambridge.

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William, Kate and Prince George meet a bilby called George at Taronga Zoo in Sydney in 2014 (Chris Jackson/PA)

They embarked on a royal tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2014.

Nine-month-old George was dubbed the “republican slayer” for boosting the monarchy’s appeal on his first official overseas tour.

He met a bilby named after him, stole another baby’s toy on a play date and, according to his mother Kate, gained an extra fat roll while he was away.

Royal baby news coincided with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2018 tour, with Harry and Meghan announcing she was pregnant on the eve of a high-profile 16-day trip to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet members of surfing community group One Wave at South Bondi Beach in 2018 (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Highlights saw the Sussexes take a trip to Bondi beach where they were presented with garlands and sat on the sand to meet members of surfing community group One Wave.

Harry ran into difficulties during his gap year in 2003 when he worked as a jackaroo – an Australian cowboy – on a cattle ranch in Queensland.

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Harry holds a ring-tailed possum at Taronga Zoo in Sydney to mark the start of his gap year in 2003 (Phil Noble/PA)

He was besieged by photographers, sparking fears he might have to abandon the trip.

Sydney meanwhile was the scene of a major royal security scare for Harry’s father.

In 1994, there were dramatic scenes when student David Kang was wrestled to the ground after firing a starting pistol as Charles stood to make a speech.

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The prince chats to people in Sydney the day after a security scare in 1994 (Martin Keene/PA)

The late Queen was the first reigning monarch to set foot in Australia, and made 16 trips in total – the first in 1954 and her last in 2011.

There was controversy during the Queen and Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh’s Golden Jubilee tour of 2002 when Philip asked an Aboriginal businessman: “Do you still throw spears at each other?”

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The Queen and Philip watch a culture show at Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park, Cairns, in 2002 (Fiona Hanson/PA)

Aboriginal cultural park owner William Brim replied: “No, we don’t do that any more.”

Mr Brim, who met the duke during a royal visit to the Tjapukai Aboriginal Park in northern Cairns, branded Philip a “larrikin” (joker) and said he was not offended but described the question as “naive”.

On a tour by the Queen in 1992, the country’s then premier Paul Keating was dubbed the “Lizard of Oz” after cameras caught him giving the monarch a helping hand at Canberra’s Parliament House by touching her back.

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Charles arrives at RAAF Darwin in Australia´s Northern Territory in 2018 (Steve Parsons/PA)

Charles III is now King of Australia, but his mother once thought about giving him a different job while he was waiting to accede to the throne.

She considered him as a future governor-general of Australia – the Queen’s representative in the realm – but only once he was married, archive documents from the 1970s suggested.

Speculation in the press had reached the prince, then a Royal Navy officer, who said in a interview if there was interest in him taking up the role he would be “delighted to consider it”.

After a weekend attending the Eras tour, Prince William has cemented his status as a committed Swiftie.

And it seems the heir to the throne’s dreams have come true – as nine months ago he told Ronnie Wood that he’d only see The Rolling Stones if they brought out Taylor Swift.

On Friday night Prince William took his children Prince George and Princess Charlotte to see the Blank Space singer perform at Wembley Stadium.

The royals broke the internet by taking a selfie with Taylor and her boyfriend Travis Kelce and went viral again after he was spotted ‘dad dancing’ in the audience to Shake It Off.

But it’s perhaps written in the stars, as in November last year William, 42, and Rolling Stones member Ronnie Wood, 77, met in London at the Tusk Conservation Awards which recognises leading wildlife pioneers.

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Prince William said he’d only attend a Rolling Stones concert if they ‘brought out Taylor Swift’, according to band member Ronnie Wood (pictured at the Tusk Awards in 2023)

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Nine months after William’s comments, he has attended the Eras Tour and broken the internet with a selfie with Taylor Swift, her boyfriend Travis Kelce, Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Both men are long-term supporters of the event’s organisers, Africa-based charity Tusk Trust.

After chatting with the future king, Wood said: ‘We were talking about the tour and I said “come on, you’ve got to come out on tour” and we were talking about the new album and everything. William said [he would] if we could get Taylor Swift there.’

Guitarist Wood told William that Swift had sung with Stones’ frontman Sir Mick Jagger and said the prince replied, ‘I’m there then.’

Just nine months later, and William sent royal fans wild as he was spotted attending the star’s tour in London.

Royal experts have claimed that William is trying to position himself as ‘the people’s Prince’ by making sure he’s seen at the Eras tour, and wants to be seen as a ‘relatable royal’ like his mother Princess Diana.

William and Taylor go back many years, and the Prince of Wales has long made it known he is a fan of her music.

In November 2013, William joined the US popstar on stage at a fundraising gala for an impromptu performance with Jon Bon Jovi.

In 2021, William admitted that he obeyed ‘like a puppy’ when glamorous pop star Swift ordered him on stage for an impromptu performance with Jon Bon Jovi.

Recalling a fundraising gala in November 2013 for the homeless charity Centrepoint, a cause first championed by his late mother Princess Diana, the prince said: ‘I can’t believe I’m actually telling you this story… I turn up and Jon Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift are at the event, which nearly knocked me off my feet.

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William attended the first London Eras Tour show on Friday night at Wembley Stadium (pictured)

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The Prince of Wales was spotted ‘dad dancing’ to Shake It Off in the audience

Heir guitar! Prince William meets Rolling Stone star Ronnie Wood

‘And then, I went inside, met everybody, a lot of handshaking to do those nights, a lot of chatting. I try and be charming and interactive. Occasionally, you’re not having a good day, and it’s a little harder to come by.

‘When I sat down to watch Jon Bon Jovi do his performance, I thought, “That’s it. My job is done. I’ll get a dinner in a minute, and I might be able to have a chat to some people, and, you know, I’m off-duty a little bit now.” ‘

But matters did not go according to that plan. ‘Little did I think what was going to happen next,’ he added. ‘I’m sat next to Taylor Swift. She’s on my left – and after Jon does his first song, there’s a pause and she turns to me.

‘She puts her hand on my arm, looks me in the eye and says, “Come on, William. Let’s go and sing.” To this day, I still do not know what came over me. Honestly, even now I’m cringing at what happened next, and I don’t understand why I gave in.

‘But, frankly, if Taylor Swift looks you in the eye, touches your arm and says, “Come with me…” I got up like a puppy and went, “Yeah, OK, that seems like a great idea. I’ll follow you.”

‘I walked up on stage in a trance and then sort of halfway through Jon Bon Jovi’s Livin’ On A Prayer song, I wake up. And I’m thinking to myself, “Am I standing on the stage singing Livin’ On A Prayer when I don’t even know the words?”

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In November 2013, William joined the US popstar (pictured chatting to one another in November 2013) on stage at a fundraising gala for an impromptu performance with Jon Bon Jovi

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Taylor Swift appears to have a fan in the Prince of Wales it seems, according to Ronnie Wood. Pictured, Prince William sings with Taylor Swift and Jon Bon Jovi at a fundraising gala in November 2013

2013: Prince William sings with Taylor Swift and Jon Bon Jovi

‘But the Centrepoint young guys and girls were there, all loving it and cheering away. So I thought, “Well, if they’re enjoying it, then the night is for them. So sod it. I can’t be the doofus who’s going to ruin it for everyone.”

‘And so I desperately try and remember some of the words and sing as hard as I can. Beneath my black tie, there was a lot of sweating going on.

‘I felt like a swan, where I was trying to keep myself composed on the outside, but inside, the little legs are paddling fast.

‘Now, a lot of people might think I’m comfortable on stage. When I do speeches and things like that, I’ve done so many now, they’re not a problem. But I’ve not done singing.’

In an interview with The Mail on Sunday shortly after the event, Swift said: ‘I could hear his voice and it’s pretty good. A nice tone. I’d definitely say he has got star quality and if he ever wants me to sing with him again, I’ll be there.’

The Prince of Wales was among the 90,000-strong crowd in London for the hottest ticket in town as Taylor kicked off the London leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour at Wembley on Friday – after he took along his children Prince George, 10, and nine-year-old Princess Charlotte.

Meanwhile, Prince Louis, six, stayed home with his mother Kate Middleton.

The Prince and Princess of Wales’s official X account posted the adorable photo with the caption: ‘Thank you Taylor Swift for a great evening!’

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In 2021, William admitted that he obeyed ‘like a puppy’ when glamorous pop star Swift ordered him on stage for an impromptu performance with Jon Bon Jovi

Soon after, the popstar posted a selfie with the royals and her boyfriend Kelce to say: ‘Happy birthday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start’ in a touching message to the heir for his 42nd birthday.

In the photo, Kelce was seen wearing his Team USA Olympics hat.

Comments posted on X, formerly Twitter, in response to footage of William dancing included: ‘This is my favourite thing ever!!! I never knew I needed to see Prince William dancing to Taylor Swift!’

Another poster wrote: ‘Prince William is a Swiftie. Immense dad dancing there.’

Taylor’s three shows over the weekend came after the military band at Buckingham Palace earlier in the day performed a rendition of Shake It Of to mark the Eras Tour arriving in the UK capital.

Taylor will return to Wembley Stadium in August to perform another five sold-out shows.

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A collection of Prince Diana’s gowns and letters that she wrote before her death are to be sold at the largest auction of her belongings in 27 years. Julien’s Auctions, the same auctioneer that sold memorabilia from Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe will sell Prince Diana’s collection of couture dresses, shoes, clutches, and hand-written letters at a live auction.

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The highly-anticipated event, titled ‘ Princess Diana ‘s Elegance & A Royal Collection,’ will be held on June 27. ‘Princess Diana’s sartorial choices transcended mere fashion statements ; they were deliberate expressions of her identity, each ensemble meticulously curated to evoke a response, to provoke thought…fully aware of the power her style wielded,’ the description of the auction from Julien’s website read.

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‘What she might not have foreseen, however, is the enduring legacy her dignified glamour would leave, resonating ever stronger across the decades since her untimely passing. From the enchanting wedding gown that stole the world’s heart in 1981, to the sharp, tailored suits that defined her later years, the Princess of Wales ‘s wardrobe chronicled her growth as a woman and a global icon.

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Among the most treasured of Diana’s timeless pieces for sale that is her midnight blue tulle gown by Murray Arbeid, adorned with twinkling diamanté stars. The gown is estimated to sell for between $200,000 and $400,000. She wore the piece three times between 1986 and 1987 and it served as a catalyst for the ‘Di-mania’ that swept the country.

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Dubbed the ‘People’s Princess,’ she wore her gowns on multiple occasions – a taboo in celebrity culture. The move was intended to compensate for the time spent making the dress and help the designer gain more press and clientele. Another one of her fairy tale ballgowns, a Victor Edelstein magenta silk and lace evening dress is also expected to sell for between $200,000 and $400,000.

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Diana first met Edelstein when she was pregnant with William, and the pair worked together closely as she was often present to help customize the designs to her taste. Edelstein went on to produce the Princess’s iconic ink-blue velvet gown with a mermaid tail skirt that she wore when she danced with John Travolta at The White House.

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One of the Princess’s favorite designers, Catherine Walker, created her yellow and navy two-piece skirt suit that she wore several times during a 1989 visit to Hong Kong for the opening of the Red Cross and in 1991 at Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Color Celebrations. The set is estimated to sell at $10,000. The Princess made history when she was photographed wearing a 1988 Catherine Walker pink floral dress during Prince William’s school’s sports day.

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Against the crown’s wishes, Diana competed in the barefoot race with other mothers, ultimately coming in first place, on June 21 of that year. She was also photographed wearing the pink floral dress on August 22, 1991 while leaving St. Mary’s Hospital in London after sitting with AIDS patients, and in 1992 leaving Prince Harry’s school in Notting Hill. In addition to dresses and suits, the auction will also feature many of Diana’s beloved accessories like shoes, handbags, and hats.

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A few eye-catching pieces include a pair of emerald-green satin evening shoes by Kurt Geiger with jeweled vamps, which is estimated to sell between $2,000 and $4,000, and a yellow and black felted wool turban designed by the royal milliner Philip Somerville, which is projected to sell at $5,000. And the auction is not limited to Diana’s couture pieces; her hand- written letters are also being sold. All of her letters are addressed wither Mrs. Pendrey, a former housekeeper of the Spencer family exclusively or her and her husband.

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Whether the princess was checking in on the Pendreys, detailing her honeymoon with Prince Charles, or announcing the birth of Prince William, she made sure to keep in touch with those she held dear. The letters, depending on length, range in price from $1,000 to $3,000. Bidding opens at 10:00 am on the Julien’s Auctions website. A portion of the proceeds will benefit charities fighting muscular dystrophy in the United Kingdom.