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VICTORIA Beckham was furious with David for releasing CCTV of a raid on their house in a bid to deflect attention from their marriage woes.

She had no idea her husband was going to publish the footage showing details of the couple’s family home, sources close to them revealed.

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David and Victoria Beckham take kids Harper and Cruz for a pizza in Bondi, Sydney, AustraliaCredit: Matrix Pictures
Police investigating the raid also didn’t know Becks was going to give the tape to a news website.
The ex-footballer took the extraordinary step just hours after a bombshell TV interview — in which he said marriage to Victoria was “hard” — was broadcast in Australia.

Afterwards she was pictured in tears amid briefings from David’s advisers that she was upset at the raid.

But last night a source close to the couple said: “She was upset by the comments he had made publicly. The raid is a totally separate issue.

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David Beckham gave a bombshell TV interview in which he said marriage to Victoria was ‘hard’

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David Beckham says marriage to Victoria is hard work and says romance has become ‘more complicated over time’
“She was already on a flight to Australia by the time the burglary footage was released — giving it to the media was totally out of her hands.

“It was meant to have an impact on the way the incident appeared — and deflected from the reality of why she was so upset. It has just added to the tensions between them.”

There is mystery over when the raid — thought to be by an organised gang — took place.

Initial reports suggested cops were called to the Beckhams’ £6million mansion in Great Tew, Oxon, last Friday by their 24-hour security team.

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Victoria fled to a German stress-management clinic in the wake of David’s embarrassing comments

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Victoria posted this Instagram snap on 4 July 2018 celebrating the Beckhams’ 19th wedding anniversary in Paris

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The former England footballer and his fashion designer wife at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan MarkleCredit: AFP or licensors

Victoria Beckham struggles to raise a smile as she arrives at the Royal Wedding
But Thames Valley Police confirmed yesterday that they had been alerted 24 hours later, at 8pm on Saturday.

They said: “There were reports of a burglary in progress. On attendance, no one was found, there wasn’t any damage caused and there was also no evidence of entry being made to the building.”

On Sunday morning Posh and Becks arrived in Sydney — hours before his pre-recorded interview was broadcast on Channel 10.

He gave its Sunday Project show an extraordinary insight into his 19-year marriage to fashion designer Victoria, 44, describing it as “hard work” and “complicated”.

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David and Victoria Beckham’s £6.15million Cotswolds estate near Great Tew in OxfordshireCredit: Splash News
But his most devastating comments had been teased by the channel 48 hours earlier and prompted tears from Posh.

The Sun revealed she visited a stress management clinic in Germany as a result.

A pal said at the weekend: “When Victoria was given the heads-up on Wednesday about David’s interview, she was absolutely devastated.

“She has no idea why he would say such insensitive things and embarrass her like this in public.

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Masked raiders were caught on CCTV lurking outside the Beckhams’ country household
“As you can imagine, it was as if a nuclear bomb had gone off in the Beckham household when she found out. To say it’s not been the best of weeks is an understatement.”

The full interview sparked further shockwaves when it aired. Former Spice Girl Victoria was pictured looking glum, with son Cruz putting an arm around her shoulders, as the family headed out in Sydney.

The Beckhams had been invited to Australia by Prince Harry, who wanted them to appear with him at this week’s Invictus Games for injured service personnel. Speaking to The Sunday Project’s host Lisa Wilkinson, Becks said: “Marriage is always about hard work. Your children, they want your time and they deserve your time.

“We are hardworking and we feel like that is the right way to bring up out children, to prove and to show to them that you have to work really hard to be successful.

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David Beckham 43, and children Brooklyn, 19, Romeo, 16, Cruz, 13, and Harper, seven, at one of Victoria Beckham’s fashion showsCredit: Instagram
Victoria Beckham confesses she’s wracked with ‘guilt’ for being a working mum
“We’ve been married for a long time now.”

David, who is launching a football team in Miami, also addressed why he was missing from last month’s car-crash Vogue cover shoot with Vic and their four children, Brooklyn, 19, Romeo, 16, Cruz, 13, and Harper, seven.

The former England footy star said: “We recently did a Vogue front cover which was all about Victoria’s ten years in fashion.

“The amount she’s achieved in a short space of time with four beautiful children, you know, we have a beautiful dog. Obviously, in her business world, to be on the front cover of Vogue was a huge thing and then we did a separate picture for another cover. But to have been married for the amount of time that we have, you know, it’s always hard work.

VICTORIA Beckham was among the numerous glamorous stars who attended the ninth Global Gift Gala last night.

The designer, 44, stunned in a black plunge neck gown and once again pulled her favourite bizarre pose that she has been doing for years.

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Last night, Victoria stunned at the Global Gift Gala in London pulling her signature pose
The stylish mum-of-four has got her VB slant down to a tee and looks like a carbon copy in nearly all of her red carpet moments.

The pose involves the ex Spice Girl placing her left leg slightly in front of the other and leaning slightly backwards, with her left arm elongated down her side.

Victoria has been pulling her signature pose from as early as 2006, and it helps to elongate her legs and to create a sleek jawline.

Here’s how to nail Victoria’s iconic power pose for the camera…

Hip thrust

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Pushing out one hip adds an hourglass shape to VB’s slender figure and creates curves in all the right placesCredit: Getty – Contributor
The former Spice Girl certainly knows how to work her angles, and juts her hips out at 10 degrees and tilts them sideways.

While it might seem like a slightly unnatural pose, there is a reason she does this.

Fashion stylist Harriet Davey said to Fabulous: “It’s all about creating the desired ‘S’ curve all the celebs aim to get on the red carpet, and this is perfect for VB to create these curves.

“It adds a hint of hourglass to her body shape, and seen as she usually wears quite fitted dresses this is a way to create the sexy silhouette.”

Head tilt

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Victoria looked fierce at a private view for the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition at Victoria & Albert Museum in 2015Credit: Getty – Contributor
You may have noticed that Posh is rarely pictures facing the camera straight on, and prefers to tilt her chin to the side.

She cocks her head to the right at 15 degrees for a very specific reason.

Harriet explained: “The chin tilt is an important one for Mrs Beckham, and seen as she rarely smiles in photos this is an easy one for her to perfect.

“It’s all about that jawline, by lifting up the chin slightly and tilting it to the side she’s making sure she has a sleek jawline at all times.

“This is definitely a trick to try out on Instagram to avoid the dreaded double chin.”

Perfect pout

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VB makes sure she keeps her pose looking polished by concentrating on looking chic not smiley and this also allows her to keep that defined jawlineCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The star is famous for not cracking a smile, and Victoria always pulls a killer pout for the camera.

And last night was no exception as she posed with the likes of close friend Eva Longoria and son Brooklyn.

In the past, Victoria has been criticised for not smiling, but certainly doesn’t let it faze her.

She was mocked in May for scowling when she arrived at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding.

Victoria responded to make light of her moody appearance and said she was “smiling on the inside”.

Left leg forward

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Popping the leg out not only makes her legs appear longer (she’s only a petite 5ft3) it also helps to push out her hip and define the waistCredit: Getty – Contributor
Many people have a favourite side and Victoria always puts her left leg forwards when she poses.

Harriet said that this handy trick can help to elongate her legs and show off her incredible wardrobe choices.

She said: “After years of practice in front of the camera, of course Victoria Beckham knows all her best angles and it’s clearly her left side.

“By putting one leg in front of the other she manages to make her legs look longer, her slim frame look slightly more curvy at the hips AND it shows off her endless shoe wardrobe all in one simple trick.

“She definitely puts her best foot forward in the style stakes.”

Right arm back

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Victoria always puts her right arm tucked behind her and this helps to prevent her shoulders looking broadCredit: Getty Images – Getty
There’s a reason behind every part of the pose, and Harriet adds: “while pushing out the hip creates the curves, tucking in one arm keeps her looking svelte.

“Standing slightly to the side as she tucks her arm behind and stops the shoulders looking broad.

“This shows off the curves she does have and it’s the perfect way to have a confident posture to show off her amazing outfits.”

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At the Global Gift Gala, Victoria took a snap with best pal Eva Longoria, who wore one of her designsCredit: Goff Photos

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Victoria was captured with Kelly Hoppen and Amanda HoldenCredit: Getty – Contributor

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Victoria also got up close and personal with royalty, posing with Princess BeatriceCredit: Goff Photos

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Posh’s son Brooklyn, 19, was also at the event to support his mumCredit: Goff Photos
The Global Gift Gala is an international fundraising event which supports the lives of children, families and women across the world.

Eva Longoria looked stunning in one of best pal Victoria Beckham’s designs – a £1,690 black belted trouser suit.

The 42-year-old is the acting ambassador of the Global Gift Foundation which funds a number of projects including The Eva Longoria Foundation.

19-year-old son, Brooklyn was also in attendance supporting his mum.

Amanda Holden arrived on the red carpet oozing with glam in a bespoke two-piece Caroline Castigliano gown.

DAVID Beckham has been spotted hiding behind a tree while chatting to female fans in Miami.

The former footballer got a little camera-shy while talking to two attractive women while outside a hotel on Sunday night.

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David Beckham was spotted checking out the Soho House hotel in MiamiCredit: Splash News
After checking out of the Soho House hotel in the Florida city, the 43-year-old father-of-four was seen chatting to a pair of female fans.

David – who shares children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper with Victoria Beckham – was dressed casually in a white top with a black sweater draped over his shoulders and a pair of sunglasses shielding his eyes.

However, spotting photographers, the famous sportsman appeared to get a little camera-shy and hid behind a tree while continuing to talk to the two blonde women.

His best friend Dave Gardner, who is married to actress Liv Tyler, was also present.

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The former footballer then got a little camera-shy when he spotted photographers and hid behind a tree while talking to female fansCredit: Splash News
During the trip, David partied with a bevy of beauties including Helena Christensen in Miami – while wife Victoria prepared for Christmas with their kids back home.

He was pictured with the supermodel and other stunning revellers as he attended a string of glitzy events in the Florida city.

One snap showed the soccer legend’s hand on Danish beauty Helena’s back – with a tattoo with his wife’s name ‘Victoria’ clearly visible.

In other pictures, smartly-dressed Becks – in blazer and white shirt – posed with his arm around other young party-goers at an exclusive event near Miami Beach.

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The father-of-four’s friend Dave Gardner was also presentCredit: Splash News
It comes as Victoria and David attended the British Fashion Awards together last night.

A body language expert said they lacked any ‘shared warmth, humour or fun’ last night as they ‘performed poses’ on the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Last night, David and wife Victoria attended the British Fashion AwardsCredit: The Mega Agency
Judi James has revealed the couple – who attended the prestigious evening with their 19-year-old son Brooklyn – came across as fashion’s ultimate power couple but suggested their union was all a show for the cameras.

“Fashion now seems to be the posing tie that binds for The Beckhams who seem far more comfortable and congruent together than they have looked of late, striking a Zoolander-style ‘fashionista power couple’ pose on the fashion awards red carpet,” says Judi.

“Their pose alone looks deliberately mirrored and moody.

“David does his signature frown and eye squint and Victoria seems to be copying the look with a matching pout and narrowed-eyed stare.

“They manage to look sophisticated and rather intimidating here like the power couple you’d rather not cross.”

THE Beckhams sat with their backs to each other as their awkward cold war continued.

The £500million couple barely exchanged words during the after party at The British Fashion Awards.

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The Beckhams sat with their backs to each other during the after party

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A sullen Victoria Beckham with husband David at the awardsCredit: Getty – Contributor
Despite presenting a united front on the red carpet, they went their separate ways once inside The Royal Albert Hall.

David, 43, introduced himself to guests at the pre-ceremony dinner alongside pal Dave Gardner.

And his friendliness with Rita Ora, 28, in Posh’s absence, set tongues wagging.

Frosty Victoria, 44, looked furious during the ceremony as Becks was praised by host Jack Whitehall — even though she was the one up for an award.

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David’s friendliness with Rita Ora got party-goers talkingCredit: Splash News

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The £500m couple presented a united front at another Fashion Awards bashCredit: Splash News
Jack joked about the football icon stealing the spotlight at the Royal Wedding in May.

Victoria missed out on British Womenswear Designer of the Year award at Monday’s bash.

An insider said: “You’d expect Brand Beckham to do their schmoozing together, but David had only Dave by his side as he made his big entrance.

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The pair barely spoke after the award ceremonyCredit: Getty – Contributor

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Their son Brooklyn Beckham took girlfriend Hanna Cross to the bashCredit: Splash News

Pregnant Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle announces the winner for British Designer Womenswear at The Fashion Awards
“He seemed quite charmed by Rita and said they should work together.

“Victoria’s scowl as Jack joked of David “winning” the Royal Wedding was caught on big screens for the audience to see.

“They sat together for the ceremony but moved apart at the after party.

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Victoria did not seem impressed by host Jack Whitehall’s jokesCredit: Splash News
“They were only seen briefly speaking to each other once in about 25 minutes before they left.

“They made an effort to look cosier when a crowd built around their table.”

A spokesman for David said: “David, Victoria and Brooklyn had a fantastic night together at the Awards and party.”

VICTORIA Beckham failed to see the funny side of gushing gags about husband David at Monday’s Fashion Awards.

The fashionista, 44, was seen scowling on big screens at the Royal Albert Hall as host Jack Whitehall joked how David outshone her and Meghan Markle, 37, at the royal wedding.

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Victoria looked furious at the eventCredit: Getty – Contributor
Jack, 30, barely acknowledged Victoria while heaping praise on David, 43, even though she was the one nominated for an award after celebrating 10 years in the fashion industry.

The comedian said: “David is here tonight fresh from winning the royal wedding, congratulations on that.

“Whole day, all that planning, the Givenchy dress and all anyone could talk about on Twitter was how good you looked in a morning suit.

“You were basically this wedding’s Pippa Middleton’s a**e.”

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The Beckhams sat with their backs to each other during the after party

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She didn’t like being ignoredCredit: Getty – Contributor

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David and Jack looked friendly at the bashCredit: Getty – Contributor

Referencing an infamous outfit of Becks’, he added: “When you come to my wedding, I’m picking your outfit. I’m gonna pick you out a sarong.”

After Meghan presented the award for British Womenswear Designer of the Year, which Victoria was nominated for but lost to the Duchess’ wedding dress maker Clare Waight Keller, Jack said: “I think we all know what everyone’s going to be writing about tomorrow – how amazing David Beckham looks in his double-breasted suit. You’re looking fly tonight my friend.”

When teeing up a musical performance by Ellie Goulding, 31, he quipped: “Last time I introduced her it was at the royal wedding reception – Eugenie’s, not the one that David ruined.”

The gags came after an insider told The Sun how David’s friendliness with Rita Ora, 28, at the pre-awards reception got partygoers talking.

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David also got friendly with Rita OraCredit: Getty – Contributor

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The couple seemed in good spirits until they got inside the venueCredit: Getty – Contributor
They said: “He seemed quite charmed by Rita and said they should work together.”

David worked the room at the reception without Victoria and the pair barely spoke as they sat with their backs to each other at the awards after-party.

A source said: “They were only seen briefly speaking to each other once in about 25 minutes before they left.

“They made an effort to look cosier when a crowd built around their table.”

A spokesman for David said: “David, Victoria and Brooklyn had a fantastic night together at the Awards and party.”

Divorce rumours in the summer were rubbished by the couple’s reps.

A NANDOS waitress has revealed her drawling talent by sketching “photorealistic” colour pencil drawings of celebs – and they look just like photos.

Sophie Edwards, 22, uses just coloured pencils to draw her portraits.

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Nandos waitress Sophie shows off her talent with this amazing drawing of David BeckhamCredit: Jam Press

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Sophie’s sketch of Cillian Murphy is extremely life-likeCredit: Jam Press
She has sketched stars from David Beckham, Gordon Ramsay, Prince Harry and Meghan and Jennifer Aniston and they look remarkably like the stars themselves in a photo.

Sophie hopes to fulfil her lifelong ambition in becoming a famous artist and have her work featured in the world’s biggest art galleries.

Sometimes she uses a grid to sketch and ensure the proportions of the photo are just right, but at other times, she simply dives straight in with colour pencils and lets her hands do the magic.

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Sophie managed to capture the shape of Ed SheeranCredit: Jam Press

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle receive the royal treatment with this incredibly detailed imageCredit: Jam Press

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It looks like Sophie has all the right ingredients to draw celebrities including chef Gordon RamseyCredit: Jam Press

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They’re not even close to being friends but look at how life like Sophie makes Jennifer Aniston lookCredit: Jam Press

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Man of the moment Stormzy was also sketched by Sophie

Brooklyn Beckham showed off his latest tattoo on Instagram on Sunday, He has had his middle name ‘Joseph’ scrawled across his left arm.

The son of David and Victoria Beckham, 23, opted for the letters to be inked in fancy handwriting adding to his 100 tattoos.

Brooklyn revealed earlier this year that an incredible 70 of his now 101 inkings are in honour of his new wife Nicolar Peltz, who he married on April 9.

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New body art: Brooklyn Beckham showed off his latest tattoo on Instagram on Sunday of his middle name Joseph scrawled across his left arm

He made the revelation following him having ‘married’ simply written across the side of his hand.

Brooklyn admitted Nicola ‘always cries’ when he surprises her with a new inking.

He told USA Today: ‘I kind of was just like, ‘Oh, we’re married, why not? It wasn’t a thing I thought about for months. I got married five months ago, why not?’.

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Adding to his collection: The son of David and Victoria Beckham, 23, opted for the letters to be inked in fancy handwriting adding to his 100 tattoos

Before going on to say: ‘She always cries when I get her another tattoo, I always love to surprise her with new ink.’

It comes after the aspiring chef showcased his wedding vows which he had immortalised onto his arm in May.

The tattoo reads: ‘Nicola when you walked down the aisle you took my breath away you look so beautiful tonight and always.

‘Let me start by saying that words cannot even describe my love for you just looking at you I see my future and it feels like a dream. You are my world and I continue to fall more in love with you every single day.

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Lovebirds: Brooklyn revealed earlier this year that an incredible 70 of his now 101 inkings are in honour of his new wife Nicolar Peltz , who he married on April 9 (pictured with Nicola earlier this year)

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Honour: He said: ‘I kind of was just like, ‘Oh, we’re married, why not? It wasn’t a thing I thought about for months. I got married five months ago, why not?’

‘Having you in my life is the best thing that has ever happened to me as you have made me become the man I am today.

‘I have been looking forward to this day for so long, because today is the day I get to marry you, my forever babe, my love and my best friend, Nicola – today you become my partner, my other half – and my family and because of that I am the luckiest man in the world to be able to spend the rest of my life with you.

‘I promise to be the best partner, the best husband and man and to always take care of you, to make you laugh, feel safe and more importantly loved.’

He concluded: ‘I can’t wait to live out our dreams together and have lots of babies and be yours forever because you are forever mine.’

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Looking at you: Brooklyn has also had his wife’s eyes tattooed on the back of his neck

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Surname: As well as taking on his wife’s surname he has also had it tattooed across his chest

Brooklyn tied the knot with the actress, 27, on at her family’s lavish oceanfront estate in Palm Beach.

His previously inking, which Brooklyn has not said when he got, features several roses and leaves.

He got another tattoo in December, opting to ink ‘lover’ across his index finger.

The Lover marking was no doubt also a nod to his wife, for whom the star has several tributes.

Brooklyn Beckham shows off his tattoos and dedicates 70 to wife

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Inking: His previously latest inking, which Brooklyn has not said when he got, features several roses and leaves

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Tatts: In December he opted  to ink ‘lover’ across his index finger

Earlier that month, Brooklyn opted for a childlike scrawl on his upper right hand bearing the message ‘Our little bubble.’

In November Brooklyn further cemented his relationship with Nicola by getting her mother’s rosary beads tattooed onto the same hand.

Brooklyn also has artwork including a love letter Nicola penned, a large script, her grandmothers name, Nicola and her eyes.

Brooklyn previously had ‘Gina’ inked on his arm in a touching tribute to Nicolas late grandmother.

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Tribute: Brooklyn also got a tattoo in honour of Nicola’s late grandmother, who she called a ‘second mother’

King Charles has not seen his Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet the Sussexes moved to Montecito

Prince Harry to return with Prince Archie, Princess Lilibet in UK

Prince Harry made an urgent visit to meet his father King Charles following his cancer diagnosis. However, this may be his first of many more trips to his home country.

The Duke of Sussex, emergency trip may have lasted for around 24 hours, but he is tipped to return to UK for a longer trip with his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in tow.

Royal and marketing expert Pauline Maclaran told Daily Express US, that Harry’s brief visit may have just been a way to assure his father was doing well and offer his support.

“I’m not surprised that Harry has only made a flying visit. I think he will have wanted to see his father face to face to offer his support,” she told the outlet, adding that he had to leave early so that the King’s health issue doesn’t more serious by staying around.

Maclaran then added that the Duke had to return to his family in the US and plan a longer visit.

“I imagine he may make a longer visit in due course to allow the King to meet his grandchildren face to face.”

While Prince Archie was born in 2019 while the Sussexes still held their senior royal positions. Meanwhile, Princess Lilibet was born in the US in 2021, and the monarch has yet to meet his granddaughter.

Maclaran suggested that Harry’s visit is a “very positive” step in the road to making the relations better after years-long feud.

As Prince Harry arrived as Heathrow to leave for California, he appeared in good spirits as he smiled for the crowd.

This may have been an indication that the meeting, despite its short time, may have gone well.

 

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, bought a £11-million (nearly ₹119-crore) home in California shortly after leaving the UK as they stepped down from their Royal duties. The home has nine bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. It also has a gym and a games room along with tennis courts and tea house.

There were rumours earlier in 2024 that the Sussexes could move from their mansion in Montecito. Before moving to the United States, they lived in Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate

The late Queen Elizabeth gifted Harry and Meghan the Frogmore Cottage as a wedding present. However, the Duke and the Duchess had to vacate it in 2023 due to infrequent visits to the UK.

Harry and Meghan originally wanted a different property after their marriage, but Harry’s late grandmother firmly denied their request and suggested Frogmore Cottage instead, reported The Times.

The Sussexes had expressed a desire to live in Windsor Castle and asked if living quarters could be arranged after their marriage. At that time, only the late Queen and Prince Philip had private apartments within the castle. Everyone else lived elsewhere on the estate.

Harry and Meghan wanted to “move in with the grandparents”, reported the publication. The “had high hopes” that the’d be able to achieve that, it added.

David Beckham has become quite a discussion point when it comes to differing parenting styles.

The 49-year-old footie icon has divided opinion for quite some time now for the way he shows affection with his four children,

Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, with many finding the lip-on-lip kissing between parents and children to be slightly odd.

However, David has since been defended after a photo of him kissing Romeo on the lips was shared on social media.

To celebrate his dad’s birthday, Romeo, 21, took to Instagram to share with his four million followers a throwback snap of them both embraced in a cuddle and kiss.

He captioned the post: “Happy birthday dad thank you for everything love you always + forever @davidbeckham.”

People have since rushed in to share their reactions to the snap with some clearly not a fan of the birthday post.

One Instagram user penned: “Opening the app to this is crazy.”

“Thought his account got hacked,” hit out a second.

A third quipped: “No this is hilarious I thought it was a post from a meme page.”

“This photo is weird,” slammed a fourth.

Others, however, were quick to defend the footballer with one writing: “Happy birthday David have a great day you are an amazing father.”

Another praised: “Oh my word, Romeo, the caption is beautiful. Happy birthday @davidbeckham.”

And a final fan added: “Why can’t parents kiss their small kiddies on the lips?

“I did with my parents when small and so I did the same with my babyies n now my grand-babies nothing wrong.”

They continued: “It’s innocent love an should be that way.. you have to have very decoded warped minds to think anything wrong in it.

“Great kids they seen and fab parents with snippets we the public get to see.”

David has previously defended his parenting style and explained the gesture of kissing your little one on he lips was nothing more than an innocent way to express love for your child.

Speaking during a Facebook Live interview in 2017, he said: “We want to show our kids love.

“I got criticised for kissing my daughter on the lips the other day.

“I kiss all my kids on the lips.”

The former Manchester United player continued at the time: “Brooklyn, maybe not. Brooklyn’s 18, he might find that a little bit strange.

“But I’m very affectionate with the kids. It’s how I was brought up and Victoria, and it’s how we are with our children.”

The father-of-four resolved: “We want to show our kids love and we protect them, look after them, and support them, and you know, we’re very affectionate with them.”