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They’re two of the most famous couples in the world, who are once believed to have enjoyed a close friendship.

But in recent years, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are believed to have fallen out with David and Victoria Beckham – in a spat which seemingly dates back to 2018.

The row is believed to have heightened when the Sussexes allegedly accused the Beckhams of leaking stories about them to the press – while royal biographers claimed Meghan ‘didn’t like the footballer’s friendship with Prince William.’

New speculation about their relationship emerged overnight, when, as the Mail understands, King Charles met with David Beckham to discuss his charitable foundation while Prince Harry was in the country.

Previously, the Duke of Sussex had said that his father was too busy attending to ‘various other priorities’ to see him while he was in the UK this week.  

Here, FEMAIL breaks down how the relationship fell apart – from wedding invitation snubs and disagreements over designer clothing to fears of an upstaging. 

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Here, FEMAIL breaks down how the relationship fell apart – from wedding invitation snubs and disagreements over designer clothing to fears of an upstaging

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were once believed to have been good friends with David and Victoria Beckham – but it’s believed that time is now over

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The row is believed to have heightened when the Sussexes allegedly accused the Beckhams of leaking stories about them to the press – while royal biographers claimed Meghan ‘didn’t like the footballer’s friendship with Prince William’

2013 – MEGHAN FIRST MEETS VICTORIA 

In 2013, the then-actress Meghan gave the Victoria Beckham label a boost when she wore one of her dresses to a gala event at the New York Film Festival.

Lizzie Cundy, from the UK but now living in LA, claimed she was with Meghan at a party the first time she laid eyes on Posh Spice, causing the Duchess to ‘squeal’ with excitement.

Lizzie, who first interviewed Meghan, 41, in 2013 but hasn’t spoken to her in years, told the New York Post Meghan was left starstruck by Posh Spice the first time they met – which was the same time Ms Cundy first met the Duchess.

She told the New York Post that Meghan ‘squealed’ when she first met Victoria at a party in 2013.

‘Meghan was so thrilled with excitement to see Victoria Beckham. She went “Oh my God, that’s Victoria Beckham!”, Ms Cundy added.

She claimed the Duchess was a ‘proper big fan’ of Posh Spice, and recalled thinking Meghan needed to ‘calm down and be cool’ after first spotting her.

Victoria had her own connections to Prince Harry, first meeting him more than 20 years ago in November 1997 when they both visited South Africa.

They held hands — though it was said that schoolboy Harry’s favourite ‘Spice’ was Emma Bunton.

Meanwhile David Beckham and fun-loving Prince Harry had spent a lot of time together both doing charitable work and socialising.

There have been at least two big nights out in London together — one at the end of 2011 and one at the start of 2012, both at the Arts Club in Chelsea. By all accounts, both were heavy drinking sessions that lasted until around 3am.

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In 2013, the then-actress Meghan gave the Victoria Beckham label a boost when she wore one of her dresses to a gala event at the New York Film Festival

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Meanwhile David Beckham and fun-loving Prince Harry had spent a lot of time together both doing charitable work and socialising

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David and Victoria also attended the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton , in 2011, when Victoria was pregnant with Harper

David and Victoria also attended the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, in 2011, when Victoria was pregnant with Harper.

David said the following year: ‘We had to pinch ourselves when we got the invite. I’ve become friends with Prince William and Harry as well. We were brought up to love the Royal Family and, when Princess Di was around, the love for her was incredible.

‘And then you watch the lives of William and Harry and it’s kind of like the Truman Show, seeing them grow into young men.

‘It makes you proud to be English, watching them grow into the people they are today.’

David was involved in the Queen’s Young Leaders Award in 2016, which Prince Harry attended.

He was also part of the team bidding to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 and travelled to Johannesburg with Prince Harry in 2010 to meet with Fifa officials.

David’s new passion for shooting — fostered by director Guy Ritchie — gives him even more in common with Harry.

In 2015, three of the Beckham children, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, were introduced to Prince Harry on the sidelines of a Unicef charity football match.

2017 – A FRIENDSHIP DEVELOPS  

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Biographer Tom Bower told The Sun that David and Victoria showed kindness towards Meghan ever since she moved into Harry’s cottage in Kensington Palace in 2017

David and Victoria showed kindness towards Meghan ever since she moved into Harry’s cottage in Kensington Palace in 2017, the biographer Tom Bower told The Sun. 

According to the Mail on Sunday, the couples bonded because Izzy May, David Beckham’s communications director, was friends with Markus Anderson, chief membership officer for private social club Soho House, who helped arrange Meghan’s secret dates with Harry.

Victoria, in what Mr Bower describes as an attempt to ‘build their relationship’, offered Meghan make-up advice.

A member of the designer’s staff is also understood to have helped Meghan with facials and hairdressing.

But the royal couple allegedly had a suspicion that the Beckhams leaked stories about Meghan’s help from Victoria to the press – a claim the former Spice Girl denied and left David reportedly feeling ‘absolutely bloody furious’.

The Beckhams also hosted Meghan in their six-bedroom house in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles before her marriage to Harry.

The couple’s staff tended to Meghan’s needs at no cost during her private visit to California, Mr Bower claimed.

Victoria at the time was reported to have been a kindly and constant influence, growing ever closer to Meghan.

By the time that Meghan and Prince Harry became engaged, she and Victoria were said to have ‘grown close’ and would ‘regularly text’.

Meghan also gave the designer her seal of approval by selecting a cashmere knit for one of her engagement portraits with Harry.

2018 – ROYAL SNUBS BEGIN? 

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Harry and Meghan then decided not to invite the Beckhams to their wedding dinner , despite the fact that they were asked to attend the marriage ceremony at St George’s Chapel

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David still accepted Harry’s invitation to attend the Invictus Games . He travelled to Sydney in October 2018 but then never even had face time with the Duke

In 2018, it was being reported that their friendship had grown and that Meghan was in the habit of consulting Victoria about style.

Vanity Fair reported: ‘They get along well and have been in touch recently. Meghan really likes Victoria’s style and was keen to pick her brains about pulling together a working wardrobe.’

However Harry and Meghan then decided not to invite the Beckhams to their wedding dinner, despite the fact that they were asked to attend the marriage ceremony at St George’s Chapel.

Mr Bower claims the move was a ‘near-unforgivable insult’, citing that many Hollywood stars who attended the dinner ‘were not friends’.

But regardless of the alleged slight, David still accepted Harry’s invitation to attend the Invictus Games. He travelled to Sydney in October 2018 but then never even had face time with the Duke.

Mr Bower alleges that during this time Harry and Meghan had been regularly searching themselves on the internet to look for hateful comments about themselves.

He claims at that point Meghan was ‘not prepared to tolerate anything flattering regarding the Beckhams and the Games to appear in the media’.

David found the apparent move to keep him separated from Harry as ‘a bit strange’ but decided not to call the Prince about it, the biographer wrote, adding that he and Victoria ‘barely mentioned’ the slight during their stay at a rented house in North Shore, Sydney.

Regardless, the Beckhams seemingly tried to maintain a relationship with Harry and Meghan.

The couples were neighbours in Oxfordshire after the Beckhams built a home and Harry was renting a converted barn.

The biographer claims that while the men ‘occasionally meet at weekends’, Meghan had already ‘put on airs’.

2018 – 2020 – TENSION OVER FREE CLOTHES? 

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The designer also produced a custom-made white coat and dress for Meghan in 2020 which she wore during her last appearance in Westminster Abbey in March that year (pictured). But Meghan, who was pregnant at the time, endorsing Victoria’s label had little impact on sales, Mr Bower alleged

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The royal also wowed in a £950 turquoise figure-hugging dress as she made her first post-Megxit appearance at the Endeavour Awards in London alongside Prince Harry

In his biography, Tom alleged that the Duchess was frustrated that Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria was reluctant to supply her with free clothes and accessories from her label, despite the requests being against Palace rules.

Victoria lent Meghan a coat during the Christmas holidays, which the Duchess wore on Christmas day 2018 during a walk with the Royal Family to the church at Sandringham.

The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer later appeared on American talk show Live with Kelly and Ryan and admitted it came as a very pleasant surprise to see pregnant Meghan wearing an entire outfit from her line.

Speaking on the talk show, Victoria described The Duchess of Sussex’s decision to choose her designs at Christmas as an honour.

The mother-of-four said: ‘She looked so beautiful. It was such a lovely surprise to wake up to on Christmas morning.

‘You know, I think she’s such a beautiful, strong and wonderful woman – so it was a huge honour!’

The designer also produced a custom-made white coat and dress for Meghan in 2020 which she wore during her last appearance in Westminster Abbey in March that year.

But Meghan, who was pregnant at the time, endorsing Victoria’s label had little impact on sales, Mr Bower alleged.

He claims the only direct impact it had was that a £1,400 bag used by Meghan ‘sold out’ after being linked in a social media video.

The royal also wowed in a £950 turquoise figure-hugging dress as she made her first post-Megxit appearance at the Endeavour Awards in London alongside Prince Harry.

2020 – RIFT OVER WILLIAM? 

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Their alleged distaste towards the Beckhams friendship with the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, was furthered last year when David flew from Qatar to Boston during the World Cup to help William and Kate with their philanthropic efforts. American media highlighted the moment David kissed Kate on the cheek (pictured) as she hosted the Earthshot prize ceremony alongside her husband

In February 2020, the former professional footballer spoke about how ‘he’s proud’ of his ‘amazing’ friend Prince Harry following his marriage to Meghan and the birth of their son, Archie.

David praised Harry for ‘growing up’ amid his decision to step back back as a senior royal and relocate to Canada.

‘I haven’t spoken to Harry about him moving,’ the sporting legend said, speaking to ET Online. ‘We speak as friends and that’s the most important thing for me.’

‘I think he’s enjoying being a young father for the first time and that’s what we always spoke about.’

David went on to say that he and Victoria were proud of the dad that Harry had become.

He said: ‘We love him and he’s an amazing person – and that’s the most important thing – but I’m proud to see him growing up as an individual and being that person that every father wants to be,’ he added.

Meanwhile it emerged later that year that Prince Harry and Meghan hired David and Victoria’s highly-rated former aide to join their Los Angeles team.

Mother-of-two Rebecca Mostow, 70, was brought in by the couple to help run their day-to-day lives in Beverly Hills, reports suggested at the time.

Ms Mostow previously worked for Prince and Seal and was employed by David Beckham after he started playing for LA Galaxy in 2007.

But as Harry and Meghan prepared to make their move to California and step away from royal life, the Beckhams refused to take sides in the alleged row between the Sussexes and Prince William and his wife Kate.

David and William are understood to have had a good relationships since England’s World Cup bid in 2010, which Mr Bower claims ‘annoyed the Sussexes’.

Their alleged distaste towards the Beckhams friendship with the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, was furthered last year when David flew from Qatar to Boston during the World Cup to help William and Kate with their philanthropic efforts.

American media highlighted the moment David kissed Kate on the cheek as she hosted the Earthshot prize ceremony alongside her husband.

The now Prince and Princess of Wales’ ceremony, which was attended by President Joe Biden, seemingly upstaged an event hosted by the Sussexes in New York that same weekend.

2022 – WEDDING INVITE SNUB 

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Reports in July 2020 stated that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were at ‘the top of Victoria and David’s guestlist for their son Brooklyn’s wedding to Nicola Peltz – but it’s unknown if they were ever invited in the end

Reports in July 2020 stated that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were at ‘the top of Victoria and David’s guestlist for their son Brooklyn’s wedding to Nicola Peltz.

Speculation ramped up when Spice Girl Mel B revealed Victoria and David were inviting their own friends to the big day.

Appearing on Lorraine in March 2022, Mel B confirmed she would be attending the event as she spoke about receiving her MBE, revealing: ‘I did actually ask her. I’m taking my mum and so I did say, ‘Can you dress me and my mum?’

‘I’m going to see her at her son’s wedding anyway. Yeah Victoria, it would be great!’

However Meghan and Harry were not guests at the wedding in April last year.

It’s unknown if the couple weren’t invited, or whether they were unable to attend the event.

Brooklyn tied-the-knot with actress Nicola on April 9 at her family’s oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, which  is just a short flight from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s $14 million Californian home.

2023 – ACCUSATIONS OF LEAKING STORIES EMERGE…  

In July, it emerged there was a suspicion the Beckhams may have leaked stories about the Sussexes, an accusation The Mail on Sunday was told left David ‘absolutely bloody furious’.

A source close to the Beckhams said: ‘David and Victoria went to Meghan and Harry’s wedding and were very supportive when Meghan arrived in the UK.’

But the accusations, which The Mail on Sunday has been told came in a tense phone call, fractured the Beckham friendship.

The source added: ‘Any making up now is so unlikely.’

 …AND TENSION AT THE FOOTBALL 

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A pensive Harry looked concerned as LAFC struggled during the game

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David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami, is pictured on Sunday at the LAFC stadium

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Nicola and Brooklyn stared straight ahead, even though others craned their necks to cheer Harry

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Every person on the list of notable attendees had their job title included – except Harry and Meghan

Mr Bower says the spat was again furthered just weeks later when the Beckhams hosted a star-studded celebration after Lionel Messi scored a last-minute for David’s football team in Miami, Florida.

Meghan and Harry were reportedly not invited to the party, which is understood to have carried on for hours.

The biographer alleged that Meghan ‘pushed’ Victoria away over the last few years, adding that she may have done ‘much better’ with the British public if ‘she copied Victoria’ instead.

Meanwhile neither Victoria nor Meghan attended Inter Miami’s game last September – despite the Duchess of Sussexes’ name appearing on the list of expected guests.

Victoria Beckham, who has frequently attended Inter Miami’s games and brought along celebrity friends such as Kim Kardashian, was also not seen on the night.

And while Harry didn’t bump into Victoria at the match last night, the Beckham’s eldest son Brooklyn did have a run in with the Duke.

The Duke of Sussex was filmed being swept to his $9,000-a-night VIP suite by bodyguards before watching Los Angeles Football Club lose 3-1 to Messi’s side Inter Miami at the BMO Stadium.

The prince was cheered by crowds in the lobby as he passed straight by Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz, who did not meet his gaze despite the commotion.

Although it is not clear if the three stars saw one another, the footage has fuelled speculation of an ongoing feud between the Beckhams and the Sussexes.

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The King met David Beckham (above in April 2019) to discuss his charitable foundation while Harry was in the UK, the Mail understands

2023 – DID CHARLES SNUB HARRY FOR BECKHAM MEETING?

In the latest twist in the tale, the Mail understands that King Charles met David to discuss his charitable foundation while Prince Harry was in the country this week.

The Duke of Sussex had said that his father was too busy attending to ‘various other priorities’ to see him while he was in Britain this week.

No pictures were released of the meeting and it is unknown where the pair met.

The revelation that the King met the former England captain, 49, while his son was home and attending an event two miles from Buckingham Palace may widen their rift further.

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Prince Harry and Meghan during in Abuja during a quasi-royal visit to Abuja

It could also add further pressure on the relationship between the Sussexes and the Beckhams, as it is claimed Harry had wanted to see his father.

Prince Harry’s visit was planned months in advance and while the King’s visit this week to a barracks was called a ‘surprise’, his diary is also tightly choreographed.

But the Duke of Sussex had reportedly invited his father to St Paul’s Cathedral for the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games although courtiers were not aware Harry had made any specific request to see the King.

The Palace has remained tight-lipped as to why the two never met despite virtually crossing each other’s paths.

Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham enjoyed a spin around Beverly Hills in Brooklyn’s custom retro blue convertible Jaguar on Monday.

The brothers, who are the older children of David and Victoria Beckham, enjoyed dinner at the upscale Il Pastaio restaurant earlier in the evening.

Brooklyn, 25, cut a casual figure in a white long-sleeved top which he paired with matching trainers and tan trousers.

Romeo, 21, opted for a double denim outfit in a matching jacket and jeans which he wore with a beige top.

Sporting a blonde buzz cut, the footballer completed his look with a silver necklace and matching stud earrings.

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Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham enjoyed a spin around Beverly Hills in Brooklyn’s custom retro blue convertible Jaguar on Monday

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The brothers, who are the older children of David and Victoria Beckham, enjoyed dinner at the upscale Il Pastaio restaurant earlier in the evening

Brooklyn’s car, a modified electric Lunaz, is said to be worth $500k (£383,502).

David, 48, is an investor in the restoration company Lunaz, which electrified and re-engineered the 1956 Jaguar XK140. He took a 10 per cent stake in June 2021.

Jaguar Cars launched the XK140 at the London Motor Show in October 1954 and was produced until 1957.

The sports car is an advancement over its predecessor, the XK120, as it is now more comfortable and capable of completing long-distance trips.

The styling was enhanced with a revised grille featuring fewer and thicker slats, larger bumpers, and new rear lights, which now have indicators.

But the aspiring chef’s vehicle is worth much more than the standard value market price of around £75,000 after the already improved motor underwent serious modifications.

This is one of many collectable motors Brooklyn owns, as he has been spotted in an array of sport and vintage motors.

The car-lover has previously been spotted in a ruby red £300,000 McLaren 765LT sports car.

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Brooklyn’s car, a modified electric Lunaz, is said to be worth $500k (£383,502)

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His father David, 48, is an investor in the restoration company Lunaz, which electrified and re-engineered the 1956 Jaguar XK140. He took a 10 per cent stake in June 2021

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(L-R) Brooklyn, Harper, 12, Cruz, 19, and Romeo pictured with their mother Victoria

Brooklyn Beckham uses a blowtorch to roast boozy marshmallow drinks

The McLaren 765LT is one of only 765 ever produced, and its exclusivity will undoubtedly boost its already eye-watering price tag.

The car was a striking red with black accents and had stylish butterfly doors.

Brooklyn has also seen previously boasting a gorgeous black McLaren MP4-12C Spider.

But his most recent favourite appears to be the Cotswold blue Jag, as he was also spotted in the same car earlier this month in Beverly Hills.

Several members of the Spice Girls were left ‘furious’ this week after unflattering details from a conversation emerged in court documents, according to reports.

Mel B, Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton are said to have been left red-faced after a private conversation between the group was leaked in a defamation case.

According to The Sun, Mel B told her bandmates Geri and Emma that ‘charity doesn’t pay the bills’, during an apparent discussion about reuniting for a gig.

The publication reported that the leaked messages – which were revealed as part of a defamation case in the United States on Wednesday – have infuriated the stars.

It is expected that the embarrassment will continue over a catty exchange between the three band members over their now close-pal Victoria Beckham.

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Several members of the Spice Girls were left ‘furious’ this week after unflattering details from a conversation emerged in court documents, according to reports

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It is expected that the embarrassment will continue over a catty exchange between the three band members over their now close-pal Victoria Beckham

While the group are seemingly thick as thieves again now, there is apparently a string of emails gossiping about the way Victoria acted at the Viva Forever! West End musical premiere on December 11, 2012.

The fashion designer delayed the curtain call of the West End musical based on the Spice Girls’ biggest hits by 15 minutes after getting stuck in traffic.

Once she arrived, she decided to set separately from the rest of the group, taking her seat two rows behind the other women with her husband David and their kids.

According to the publications insider, Victoria’s snub did not go down well with Mel B in particular.

The move came just months after the group lauded ‘girl power’ and reunited as a five-piece at the London Olympics closing ceremony.

It has also been reported that they called in legal assistance in case Victoria tried to stop them from going ahead with a potential tour.

Years later, Mel B, Geri and Emma are said to have planned a comeback – which never happened – without Victoria and Mel C.

It is awkward timing for the group, who now on seemingly good terms after recently celebrating Victoria’s 50th birthday together at her party in London.

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Mel B , Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton are said to have been left red-faced after a private conversation between the group was leaked in a defamation case

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While the group are seemingly thick as thieves again now, there is apparently a string of emails gossiping about the way Victoria acted at the Viva Forever! West End musical premiere on December 11, 2012 (the group pictured without Victoria)

The Spice Girls reunite at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday bash

Hopefully the emergence of a group chat between Geri, Emma and Mel B won’t cause any tension between the pals.

The report claims that after Mel commented that ‘charity doesn’t pay’, Geri told her that she ‘hopes nobody ever hacks your texts’.

Mel allegedly responded: ‘Why? My texts are fine,’ before adding: ‘Like I said charity doesn’t pay the bills everyone knows that.’

The source said: ‘This is highly embarrassing for the girls as it doesn’t exactly chime with their core messages. But obviously it was a fair few years ago now and they’ve all kissed and made up since then.

‘Just look at how happy they were together celebrating Victoria’s 50th birthday back in April, belting out their greatest hits together after a few drinks. The hatchet is well and truly buried.’

MailOnline contacted a representative for the Spice Girls for comment.

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The fashion designer delayed the curtain call of the West End musical based on the Spice Girls’ biggest hits by 15 minutes after getting stuck in traffic

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Once she arrived, she decided to set separately from the rest of the group, taking her seat two rows behind the other women with her husband David and their kids

Cruz Beckham shares video of the Spice Girls singing Mama

The leak will be unwelcome news to Geri, who has already been engulfed in a leaked messages scandal with her husband Christian Horner earlier this year.

On Wednesday, Geri made her first public appearance alone on at the Hay Festival where she is promoting her latest book, Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen.

Geri beamed as she held a signing for her new novel which features main character Rosie, the star describes as ‘a new kind of hero for today’s young readers.’

One onlooker said: ‘Geri looked really smiley and happy. She was having her photo take with loads of kids and even two female police officers who had used their lunch break to meet her.

‘There were lots of people queuing to see their favourite Spice Girl.’

Before her talk the former Spice Girl hung out in the festival’s authors tent alongside the BBC football pundit, Gary Lineker.

According to an insider, Geri was in great spirits asking the staff ‘thousands’ of questions, taking interest in fellow speakers and asking for copies of books – in particular, one about the importance of mushrooms.

However, she refused to address her anguish over leaked flirtatious messages which her husband of nine years, Red Bull boss Christian, allegedly sent to a female colleague when asked by the Mail.

In February he found himself under investigation following an accusation of ‘inappropriate behaviour’, for which he was later cleared.

The woman, in her 40s, went to HR at the Formula 1 team after she received the messages from Horner, often late at night.

She accused him of ‘coercive behaviour’ but an internal inquiry chaired by an unknown KC appointed by Red Bull cleared him. Horner has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

Geri Horner celebrates husband as he marks his 50th birthday

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On Wednesday, Ger i made her first public appearance alone on at the Hay Festival where she is promoting her latest book, Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen

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She refused to address her anguish over leaked flirtatious messages which husband of nine years, Red Bull boss Christian, allegedly sent to a female colleague, when asked by the Mail

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In February he found himself under investigation following an accusation of ‘inappropriate behaviour’, for which he was later cleared (pictured: The Horners in 2023)

Collections by ex-Spice Girl had been too dear for most but deal with affordable chain forecast to help tip VB business into profit

When Victoria Beckham debuted her first collection of just 10 dresses in a luxury hotel suite at the Waldorf Astoria in New York in 2008,

she told the sceptical assembly of the world’s most powerful fashion editors that she had “spent a lifetime wanting to do this”.

“It’s what I always dreamed of since I customised my school uniform when I was 7 years old,” she said. “Then along came the Spice Girls which opened a lot of doors for me.

And, let’s be honest, closed a lot. But those days are over. I was never going to be the world’s best singer, but I hope I can be a good designer.”

The debut dresses immediately impressed the editors, who described the designs as “classy” and “sophisticated”.

Vogue’s runway editor said Beckham’s sheath and shift dresses would “sell not on the power of her name but on the sophistication of their cut and fit.”

Since then, Beckham’s designs have been worn by Lady Gaga, Meghan Markle and Kendall Jenner, to name a few of her celebrity fans.

But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the business, which has lost money every year since its launch in New York 16 years ago. Total losses for Victoria Beckham Ltd amount to more than £65m, and David Beckham’s company has injected millions to keep it afloat.

Now, Victoria Beckham’s designs – previously unaffordable for most people – have hit the high street in a capsule collaboration with Mango.

The deal is expected to help tip her business into profit for the first time and has got some speculating whether Victoria, who is known in the fashion industry simply as VB, may one day eclipse her husband in money-making potential.

It’s impossible to know just how rich the Beckhams are. The couple, who live mostly in a £30m white stucco townhouse in west London but also own an apartment in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, a villa on the nearby Palm Jumeirah, and a super yacht called Seven, have a combined fortune of £425m. This puts them 325th in the latest comprehensive guesstimate by the Sunday Times rich list.

It ascribes most of the wealth to David, who sold a 55% stake in his brand management firm, DB Ventures, to US firm Authentic Brands for £200m.

David joined star names such as Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe, whose brands are part of the Authentic stable, which also includes Reebok, Juicy Couture and Hunter wellington boots.

The latest accounts for his company DRJB Holdings – which stands for David Robert Joseph Beckham – show revenue in 2022 more than doubled from £34m to £72.6m, although pre-tax profits fell from £23.6m to £10.8m, because of an increase in administrative expenses. The company paid out dividends of £827,500, down from £6.3m a year earlier.

DRJB includes his TV production business, Studio 99, which produced the four-part Beckham documentary on Netflix that took the top spot in 59 countries, and the Ronnie O’Sullivan biopic The Edge of Everything.

Victoria Beckham Ltd, which has expanded into bags, fragrances and beauty products as well as fashion, increased revenue by 44% in 2022 to £58.8m, and narrowed pre-tax losses from £5.9m to £3.1m.

At an operating level, losses fell from £3.9m to £900,000 signalling progress on the path to profitability. The directors declared “2022 marks a turning point where the group became profitable”. However, the couple and minority investor private equity firm NEO Investments Partners injected a further £6.9m since the year end.

David Belhassen, founder and managing partner of NEO, which invested £30m in VBL in 2017 for an undisclosed but significant minority stake, told WWD magazine recently that sales had increased by 50% and earnings before expenses had “significantly multiplied” in 2023.

“The house of VB is now fully live, and a reality. It was a dream for Victoria and I when we partnered, and it is happening. We are now embarking on a new phase with only the sky as the limit,” he said.

Her Victoria Beckham Beauty business reported a tripling of customers in 2022, and won 28 industry awards. The bestseller is her Satin Kajal liner, which is now available in 17 colours.

Jonathan Siboni, chief executive of data intelligence company Luxurynsight, said many people in the fashion industry had been too quick to dismiss Beckham as “just a Spice Girl and not a businessperson”.

“But they couldn’t have been more wrong,” he said. “The brand has succeeded because of her. She has fought back, she has evolved, she has shown huge amounts of resilience.

“Yes, there have been times when the brand was tacky, and produced things that didn’t work,” he said. “But just like David Beckham as a footballer, you can’t always be the best. What matters is not one game, or even one season, but the big picture.”

Siboni said Victoria had succeeded in creating a brand that is “her vision, but also more than just her”. “In fashion, some brands can’t survive without the founder, others like Dior and Chanel continue to thrive,” he said.

“She has already taken steps to disconnect the Victoria Beckham brand from the person, and even if she is not on TV or social media for a few months, people will still buy her clothes.”

She is unlikely to disappear from our screens anytime soon. More than 30 years after the Spice Girls were formed after an advert in the Stage newspaper for “streetwise, outgoing, ambitious, and dedicated” 18- to 23-year-olds, Beckham still regularly goes viral on social media.

Most recently last weekend when all five reunited for an impromptu performance at Beckham’s 50th birthday party at Mayfair private members restaurant Oswald’s in front of Tom Cruise, Salma Hayek and Eva Longoria. She has 39.2m followers on Instagram and 2.2m on TikTok.

Andy Milligan, founder of the branding consultancy The Caffeine Partnership and author of Brand It Like Beckham, said he credited a large part of the couple’s success to their seeming authenticity on social media and TV. “They project an image that, despite their exceedingly glamorous lifestyle, makes them feel approachable, they’re very relatable to us,” he said.

“You saw that in the Netflix documentary when David teases her about claiming to be working class despite her dad driving her to school in a Rolls-Royce, and when he queued with the public to pay his respects to the Queen.”

Milligan said he expects the Beckhams’ businesses will continue to grow and “we will look back on them as a great British export”.

“What they have as a couple is extremely rare, because they have sport, fashion and popular culture, so they can dominate both the front and back pages.”

He says partnering with Mango is likely to turbo-boost Victoria’s brand as it “gives her much more reach with products in physical stores in just about every city I can think of”.

Milligan says Victoria has a reputation for picking effective brand and business partners, and Mango works because it is “a desirable brand, and affordable rather than luxury … which will keep her relevant to a younger generation.

“Victoria hasn’t in the past received the credit she deserves as a very smart businessperson. She’s so much more than a Spice Girl, she’s clearly a talented designer and has a brilliant business brain.”

Lionel Messi has shown Mark Wahlberg’s comments about David Beckham’s ability to grow ‘soccer’ to be incorrect.

The public fallout from the bitter breakdown of the friendship between Mark Wahlberg and David Beckham continues,

but it seems the English football icon is having the last laugh as he proved his former friend wrong with one prediction.

The globally recognised duo are currently locking legal horns as it was revealed that the ex-Manchester United winger has taken legal action against the Hollywood star,

along with F45 founders Adam Gilchrist and Rob Deutsch. Beckham’s company, DB Ventures Ltd, claims that Wahlberg “duped” him into collaborating with F45,

with the former Real Madrid superstar reportedly losing $10.5 million as his shares were held back until share prices fell.

However, Wahlberg and his team have refuted these allegations, with the ensuing controversy making headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. Despite the pair having been close previously, even being neighbours, it seems there has been some tension between them since the early days of Beckham’s move to America.

His adversary, known for his role in “Ted”, made remarks about the former LA Galaxy midfielder as far back as 2009 – just two years into his stint in the MLS in the US. Commenting on the effect of the star’s arrival on his local area, Wahlberg told the Daily Mail: “Man, the Beckhams. It used to be so quiet on my road.”

“Then David moves in with his family. Suddenly we’ve got paparazzi hanging out day and night. Now they’ll follow any car that drives down the road. I take strong exception to that kind of thing. When I take my kids to the park I don’t want strangers sticking their lenses into our faces.”, reports the Mirror US.

On top of his clear dismay surrounding the media circus that had accompanied Beckham’s presence in California, he also had some choice words to say about his sport of choice. Predicting that his designs on improving the popularity of soccer in the US would prove fruitless, he continued: “I’m not telling Beckham to take his family home.

“I’m just not sure why he came to America in the first place. Man, we don’t want your soccer. There’s no way Americans are going to buy the idea of 90 minutes of running around without much happening. Thanks for trying guys, but we’ll stick to baseball and basketball.”

Fast forward some 15 years, however, and it appears that Beckham has very much defied his naysayers in this regard, with his own career in MLS having provided a launchpad for his co-ownership of Inter Miami. Establishing the club back in 2018, the franchise was eventually able to pull off arguably the most significant transfer in American soccer history in 2023.

Finally, with World Cup winner and eight-time Ballon d’Or recipient Messi making his way to Florida, the sport has seen a surge in popularity stateside in recent months. With record attendances at stadiums that followed his rockstar-like reception across the US, the legendary winger’s move to Miami has been welcomed by large sections of the American populace.

In this regard, Beckham’s aspiration of changing the perception of soccer in the country ultimately came true as “Messi Mania” seized the nation following his switch from PSG. Considering the fact that the World Cup is set to be hosted by the US in 2026, the arrival of the Argentinian superstar may well be considered the turning point in America finally embracing soccer.

This clearly reinforces Messi’s influence is undeniable, and the Argentine legend has assisted Beckham in defying Wahlberg’s dismissive statements about his sport.

Victoria Beckham and her daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz made a stunning appearance at the premiere of the movie “Lola,” capturing the attention of the paparazzi and fans alike.

The red carpet event was abuzz with excitement as the two fashion icons arrived in elegant attire, exuding grace and style.

Victoria Beckham, known for her impeccable fashion sense, radiated confidence in a chic ensemble that perfectly complemented her daughter-in-law’s glamorous look.

Nicola Peltz, the rising starlet, showcased her fashion prowess in a dazzling outfit that accentuated her natural beauty.

The duo’s presence added a touch of glamour and sophistication to the premiere, elevating the event to new heights.

As they posed for photographs, their bond as family members and style mavens was evident, drawing admiration from onlookers.

Victoria’s poised demeanor and Nicola’s youthful charm created a captivating sight on the red carpet.

Their coordinated yet distinct fashion choices reflected their individual tastes while celebrating their shared love for fashion.

Fans eagerly awaited glimpses of the dynamic duo, eager to witness their impeccable sense of style up close.

Victoria’s influence on the fashion world was palpable as she effortlessly commanded attention with her timeless elegance.

Nicola, on the other hand, showcased her flair for contemporary trends, captivating the audience with her modern sensibility.

The premiere served as a platform for the two women to showcase their mutual appreciation for art, culture, and fashion.

Their presence resonated with the audience, leaving a lasting impression of poise and sophistication.

Victoria’s legacy as a fashion icon was further solidified by her poised demeanor and impeccable style choices.

Nicola’s emergence as a style icon in her own right was evident, signaling her influence in the fashion industry.

Together, they embodied the essence of modern glamour, inspiring fashion enthusiasts around the world.

The premiere marked a momentous occasion not only for the film but also for the fashion world, as Victoria and Nicola’s presence underscored the intersection of film and fashion.

Their appearance at the event was a testament to their status as cultural tastemakers, captivating audiences both on and off the screen.

John Lennon’s son brutally blasts ‘idiot’ Prince Harry with scathing criticism

John Lennon’s son Sean Ono Lennon, 48, was criticised by royal fans after branding Prince Harry ‘an idiot’ and making a brutal joke about his autobiography ‘Spare’

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 08: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (wearing a Household Division regimental tie) attends The Invictus Games Foundation 10th Anniversary Service at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)

John Lennon ‘s son has brutally branded Prince Harry an “idiot” who “deserves to be mocked” in a social media rant.

Sean Ono Lennon, 48, sparked outrage among royal fans after posting a scathing joke about Harry’s memoir, ‘Spare’, which was published in January 2023. The country musician wrote on X, formerly called Twitter : “My long-awaited review of Prince Harry’s autobiography is two words. ‘Spare Me.’”

After being criticised by several fans of Harry, the musician doubled down on his criticism, mentioning the “todger” episode that Harry wrote about in his book – in which the Duke of Sussex recalled how he treated his frostbitten penis with his late mother’s favourite lip cream. But social media users defended Harry, mentioning the tragedies he has been through, such as Princess Diana’s death when he was young.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 10: Sean Ono Lennon attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)
Someone pointed out that the musician and Harry have a lot in common, he mentioned he met Harry once before going on to describe him as “an idiot”. He stated: “Actually I am aware [that we have things in common]. We met once. That was before I realised he was an idiot.”

The Oscar winner then defended his initial post as he explained: “It was a pun. But he deserves to be mocked after that todger episode. He’ll be fine.” But after many on social media rallied in support of the duke, also pointing out that his memoir became a best-seller shortly after publication, Lennon addressed Harry’s past tragedies, saying: “That is very sad. I don’t hold any of that against him. It’s the stupidity that bothers me.”

He added: “Just because I made a joke does not mean I don’t empathise with him. I do actually. Also why I’m very disappointed with his outlook. I was hoping he’d be smarter.”

Lennon replied to another fan: “I do empathise with him generally. But the way he whines and wangs on about things is really too much.” He then said: “I’m just having a little fun. I think he’s earned some mockery. (I’m sure I have as well).”

Harry’s memoir was the best-selling book in the UK for last year. From accusing Prince William of hitting him to opening up about losing his virginity to an older woman in a field – Harry didn’t hold anything back. Royal family members were not painted in the best light in Harry’s book.

The Duke of Sussex claimed that William and his then-girlfriend Kate Middleton encouraged him to dress up in a Nazi uniform for a fancy dress party, an outfit that would draw extreme criticism. Other revelations in Harry’s memoir include how he was against Charles marrying Camilla and thought of her as the “wicked stepmother” at the time.

He also accused the future queen of having a “long-term strategy, a campaign directed at marriage and with time, the Crown (with the blessing of our father, we supposed).” According to The Bookseller, Harry’s memoir sold more than 700,000 copies. This was about 180,000 more than the second best-selling book, The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman.

Richard Osman had three other books appear in the top 20 – The Bullet That Missed, The Thursday Murder Club, and The Man Who Died Twice. Colleen Hoover, a romance author beloved by BookTok, the readers of TikTok, had three of her books appear in the top 20 as well.

Prince Harry’s ‘persistent request late Queen turned down in just two words’

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle last brought their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to the UK, they had their final meeting with the late Queen – but according to an expert, the monarch turned down one thing

The late Queen with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Image: Getty Images)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be celebrating their daughter Princess Lilibet’s third birthday today.

And her celebrations will probably look a lot different to her first birthday two years ago when she celebrated in the UK. Her birthday coincided with the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and she along with big brother Prince Archie and their parents came to Britain for the event.

During the trip, the Queen got to meet her 11th great-grandchild and namesake Lilibet for the first time and was reunited with Archie after not seeing him for years. It was at this meeting that both Harry and Meghan were thought to be keen to get an official snap of great-grandmother and great-grandchild.

Harry and Meghan’s daughter Lilibet (Image: PA)

Harry and Meghan on their recent trip to Nigeria (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
But according to The Sun, the Sussexes were told “no chance” when they asked the monarch’s permission. Meanwhile, writing in The Telegraph, royal expert Camilla Tominey claims Harry was “persistent” in wanting a photo to be taken. She says: “When the couple made another beeline for Windsor Castle, travelling straight there after landing at Farnborough Airport, she refused their request to have professional photographs taken with Archie, three, and her namesake Lilibet, one.

“Claiming she had a bloodshot eye, she adroitly denied the Sussexes the photo opportunity they craved. Harry was ‘persistent’, according to those party to the meeting, expressing a desire to get an official snap of the two Lilibets together at some point in the future. But of course, it was never to be. She died three months later.”

Lilibet as well as Archie are both growing up in California out of the spotlight – for the most part. Fans of Harry and Meghan don’t get much insight into what life is like in California for the two young royal children, but every so the Sussexes will let a sweet detail about their kids slip out as they go about their public work.

The late Queen at her Platinum Jubilee celebrations (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
When Meghan and Harry recently travelled to Nigeria to strengthen international ties in the Invictus Games community, they went without their two children, but while they were visiting Meghan revealed a sweet detail about what Lilibet’s childhood is like behind closed doors.

Meghan revealed the rare insight during a visit to the Lightway Academy in Abuja, which has been given some funding by the Sussexes’ Archewell Foundation. The couple chatted with pupils from the Academy’s Kindergarten class, who performed a song and dance for the visiting royals.

“Is singing and dancing your favourite class?” Harry asked the children, with Meghan adding: “That’s Lili’s favourite class, maybe it’s all the jumping around.” Later she also revealed that one of Archie’s current interests is construction, after learning about some of the pupil’s interests in electronics.

Lilibet was born on June 4, 2021, at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. A statement said at the time: “Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honour her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales.”

She was christened at Harry and Meghan’s home in March 2023 by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor. Among those at the intimate gathering were said to be Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland, Lilibet’s godfather Tyler Perry and an unnamed godmother – although none of her royal relatives were at the service.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s fresh ‘slap in the face’ for royals as comeback fails

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made a few public appearances since King Charles and Kate Middleton’s health scares this month but have failed to comment on their family members’ wellbeing.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance in Jamaica last week but have failed to publicly comment on the Royal Family’s recent double health scare (Image: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s comeback plan has backfired after their recent controversial public outings have come at a hard time for the Royal Family, according to an insider.

The Duke of Sussex attended Hollywood’s Living Legends of Aviation Awards earlier this month where his “weird” behaviour at the event left his team “holding heads in hands.”

During the glitzy ceremony, Harry made an unexpected quip about his father King Charles but made no comment on the monarch’s recent health battle.

The duchess made the wise decision to skip the event as she stayed at home to care for their two children who had taken ill.

The Sussexes’ posed for a picture with Jamaican prime minister Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet at the Bob Marley: One Love film premiere (Image: Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

However, just days later, the former Suits actress was at her husband’s side as they jetted out to Jamaica to attend the film premiere of the new Bob Marley film, the Mirror reports.

The couple raised eyebrows when they were seen cosying up to the Jamaican Prime Minister who has publicly made it clear that he wants his country to sever ties with the British monarchy.

The Sussexes surprise appearance came as King Charles received treatment for an enlarged prostate while Kate Middleton is also recovering from abdominal surgery.

Harry and Meghan did not publicly send their well wishes to either relative and it’s now been reported that the Royal Family are taking their recent outings as “yet another slap in the face”.

An insider told Heat Magazine: “They were already stinging from the criticism Harry got after the Aviation Awards, so she’d hoped this appearance would calm down the negativity.

King Charles and Kate Middleton were both discharged from hospital this week after undergoing serious operations (Image: RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“Instead, they’re being accused of insensitivity and even betrayal, which she believes is vindictive and ridiculous, given that they left the royal family ages ago and have every right to associate with whoever they like.

“But the view inside the royal family is that this is yet another example of them being tone-deaf.”

The duke’s explosive memoir Spare caused major tension between him and his already estranged family last year as he made some serious accusations against the monarch and his older brother Prince William.

Despite the success of the book, his attacks on his own blood have not won him any support from royal fans in recent months.

It was reported that the couple were planning on reconciling with the Royal Family this year after hearing the news of Kate and Charles’ poor health but their relationships are far from repaired.

Harry and Meghan ‘send a very clear signal’ to Royal Family with calculated move

After stepping down from their royal roles in 2020, The royal couple were both stripped of their HRH titles.

The couple are said to have sent a clear message to The Firm (Image: Kadir Ilboga/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have sent a very “clear signal to the Palace” with an intentional move, it has been claimed.

After stepping down from their royal roles in 2020, The royal couple were both stripped of their HRH titles. It has now been reported that their monikers could be stripped even further, as they could lose their remaining Duke and Duchess titles, according to Sarah Vine.

Writing for her Daily Mail column, Sarah discussed Sussexes recent trip to Jamaica, where they attended the Bob Marley: One Love film premiere. They were even spotted with the country’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his wife, the Mirror reports.

The current Prime Minister of Jamaica has long criticised the country’s relationship with the Commonwealth and the British monarchy. He even formally announced plans for the country to become an independent republic in 2022.

The Duke and Duchess could lose their titles, it has been claimed (Image: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Weighing in on this, Sarah Vine wrote: “By choosing to break cover in such vehemently anti-monarchist company, the Duke and Duchess appear to be sending a very clear signal to the Palace.

“It appears to me that they intend to use their royal connection to undermine both the individual reputations of members of the Royal Family and that of the institution as a whole. I hope that I am wrong.”

She then went on to add that the couple are “helping to fuel anti-royalist sentiment throughout the Commonwealth and elsewhere.”

This came after the couple attended the Bob Marley film premiere in Jamaica last week, with the duo putting on a united display as they posed for photos on the red carpet after they were invited to the star-studded event by Paramount Pictures and their CEO Brian Robbins.