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DAVID Beckham has begun a new $1billion legal fight to try and stamp out counterfeiters flogging fakes of his designer gear.

The ex-England ace’s firm is targeting nearly 500 online sellers, mostly in Asia, from profiting.

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David Beckham has begun a new $1billion legal fight to try to stamp out counterfeiters flogging fakes of his designer gearCredit: CLM AGENCY/MATTHEW BROOKES

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Online sellers have been flogging fake versions of Beckham’s perfume – pictured above, the real productCredit: Rex Features

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Counterfeiters have been selling knock-off versions of Beckham’s sunglasses – real product above – on Amazon, eBay and Etsy
DB Ventures, which looks after his deals, has launched two lawsuits in the US.

The cases are aimed at counterfeiters selling knock-off clothes, watches, perfume, sunglasses, video games, toys, footballs and sports gear via sites including Amazon, eBay Etsy, Temu and Walmart.

DB Ventures, backed by its rights management company Authentic Brands Group, wants $2million (£1.6million) from each of 492 defendants named in two lawsuits.

Court papers state they have acted “maliciously” to deceive punters.

Last month Beckham’s team won a £240million case in the same US court against dozens of counterfeiters.

The judge in the latest case has ordered a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against the defendants.

A source said: “Authentic brands want to stamp out this issue and stop people from selling fakes of David’s products.

“They pride themselves on the quality of their products and people are being ripped off without their knowledge.

TOGETHER, Phoebe and Victoria represented the Brits in style with that stunning gown at the Met Gala.

The Bridgerton actress was the perfect model to pose in Victoria’s beautiful creation of lightly folded tulle covered in delicate flowers that was dyed to a faded rose colour – down to her applique pants.

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Victoria Beckham designed a stunning gown for the Met galaCredit: instagram

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Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor gracefully donned Posh’s creation of lightly folded tulle covered in flowers that was dyed to a faded rose colourCredit: Getty
Even though the dress was completely see-through due to its sheer fabric, something about Phoebe’s slicked-back hair and subtle and fresh make-up combined with the elegant gown to make it seem like she wasn’t wearing next to nothing.

It was refreshing compared to a lot of the looks on the famous Gala staircase.

Her graceful appearance did Britain proud and perfectly fitted the “fleeting beauty” theme of the night.

Later, Phoebe slipped out of her gown and into an LBD for the after-party.

As one of Victoria’s own signature looks, this sexy mini with exaggerated sweetheart neck-line was a perfect choice.

The dress capped an out-standing Met Gala debut for the pop star-turned-designer.

Let’s hope next year Victoria has more British leading ladies modelling her gowns.

Last month, Posh sent fans into a frenzy following her latest collaboration with high street label Mango, Mango X Victoria Beckham.

Mango gives a more premium label feel than its high street counterparts – and the Mango X Victoria Beckham collection is its most high-end offering yet.

The 54-piece collection is very VB, as it includes tailored suits, sky-high stilettos, figure-hugging dresses, muted colour palettes, and of course, stunning silhouettes.
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The collection varies in price from £50 for a lace bralette up to £300 for a tiered trench coat.

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This black dress that Phoebe wore, shown at Paris Fashion Week, was also designed by Vic

Charles greeted the 28-year-old while meeting celebrities and winners at the 20th Prince’s Trust Awards ceremony.

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King Charles shared a fist bump with DJ and presenter Tyler West during the 20th Prince’s Trust Awards ceremonyCredit: Getty

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Declan Donnelly was flying solo after Ant McPartlin missed the party because of the birth of his baby with partner Anne-Marie CorbettCredit: PA
Earlier, Tyler told his social media followers that he slogged to the bash on foot through the rain.

He added: “Now I’m walking into Buckingham Palace like a wet dog with mud on my feet.”

The winners had been announced on Tuesday by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly — but Ant, 48, missed the party because of the birth of his baby with partner Anne-Marie Corbett.

Dec, also 48, joked: “He’s got a week-old baby he’s breastfeeding, or helping with.”

Charles, 75, laughed and said: “Please give him my regards.”

The King also shared a joke with Love Island star and basketball player Ovie Soko.

Looking up at the 6ft 7in hunk, he said: “You don’t even have to jump.”

Other stars at the event included Kate Garraway, Martin Freeman, Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, Pixie Lott and Penny Lancaster — who told the King hubby Rod Stewart was going on tour again.

Celebs Go Dating host Anna Williamson told Charles, who is having treatment for cancer: “It’s lovely to see you looking so well.”

The awards recognise young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive effect on their local communities.

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Earlier, Tyler told his social media followers that he slogged to the bash on foot through the rainCredit: Getty

Meghan Markle is making Prince Harry ‘miserable and glum’

The Duchess of Sussex is building a reputation of being a “difficult person” and making Harry “miserable and glum”, according to a new claim.

Meghan Markle is a “pretty difficult person” who is making Prince Harry “miserable and glum”, a royal expert has shockingly claimed.

Daily Telegraph opinion editor James Morrow told Sky News Australia that there were signs the Duchess of Sussex is “not all that easy to work for” after she had supposedly lost her third key aide just three months after her last assistant quit, The Sun reported.

The royal expert described Meghan as a “difficult person” after her third aide has reportedly quit after just three months. Picture: AFP
Commenting on Meghan’s transition into the Royal Family, Mr Morrow said: “I think it is a particularly tough gig for a princess like Meghan Markle who is in fact actually fairly notorious — something of a princess in the non-royal sense of the word.

“Her politics are very left wing. She is always on about this cause or the other.”

Insider reports say that Meghan is quite the taskmaster Picture: AFP
Describing the former Suits actress as a “pretty difficult character to deal with”, Mr Morrow acknowledged: “Yes sure, it is hard working for the royals but it would be hard working for a government ministry or working in any sort of roles.”

Meanwhile, Mr Morrow also argued that Meghan’s behaviour has taken its toll on Prince Harry.

The expert added: “Every time Harry is with her, he always just looks very glum and miserable.

“However, every time you see a picture of him with the lads and doing something else, it is all smiles and laughter.”

What’s more, Mr Morrow also accused Meghan of being a “hypocrite” for enjoying a lavish baby shower last month at “great expense”.

The Duchess of Sussex drew criticism for throwing a lavish baby shower in New York last month. Picture: Gotham/GC Images
He added: “The things we have seen about Meghan Markle where she took that private jet to fly to a baby shower in New York at great expense while she is preaching about climate change and so on.

“I think a lot of people are going to say ‘you know, I think this woman is a bit of a hypocrite here’ and she is probably — on the balance of probabilities — and not all that easy to work for.”

Prince Harry is all smiles alone or with pals. Picture: Getty Images
Meghan’s assistant private secretary Amy Pickerill is believed to stepping down from her position when the Royal couple move to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor later this month.

This latest departure follows the resignation of Meghan’s personal assistant Melissa Toubati who quit just since months after the former Suits actress married into the Royal Family.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and has been reproduced here with permission.

His Majesty, an avid gardener and Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society, soaked up the sun as he greeted growers and designers.

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The King inspects some flowers during a tour of this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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TV gardening icon Alan Titchmarsh chatted with The King as His Majesty toured the 111th Chelsea Flower Show

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Camilla looked engrossed in the planting as she was shown around the gardensCredit: AP

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Their Majesties were all smiles as they arrived at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Queen Camilla, also a keen horticulturist, appeared just as pleased to be in West London as she looked resplendent in a blue dress.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester accompanied the King and Queen on Monday evening’s tour of the 111th Chelsea Flower Show.

Schoolkids gave the King a badge in honour of his environmental work emblazoned with his new nickname, while Camilla got a “Queen of the Bees” version.

During their visit, the Royals were shown the No Adults Allowed Garden, the first in the history of the show to be designed by kids.

The patch, which features woodland, meadows and wetland, aims to inspire youngsters to get into eco-gardening whilst having fun.

The King then spoke with TV gardening supremo Alan Titchmarsh, who once described Charles as “the best royal gardener in history”.

The Royals also visited the Moroto no IE Japanese garden and the tropical Addleshaw Goddard Junglette Garden.

Both The King and Queen have spoken of their joint love of gardening at Highgrove House, with Camilla viewing it as a form of therapy.

While on a visit to a care home in Bath in February, Her Majesty said of her beloved passtime: “It gets everybody outside.

“I find it the most relaxing thing in the world, you come in and everything starts stiffening up.

“It’s worth it.”

She noted how tending to the 18-year-old vegetable patch at the King’s private Gloucestershire home is “a wonderful way to pass the time”.

The world-famous 15-acre garden at Highgrove has been heavily documented and attracts 40,000 visitors a year.

The King, and later Camilla, have spent 35 years developing it into one of the most inspiring gardens in Britain.

His Majesty once said his green-fingered efforts were “one very small attempt to heal the appalling short-sighted damage done to the soil, the landscape and our own souls”.

In 2013, Charles, then Prince of Wales, launched the Coronation Meadows Project to create 60 meadows, in honour of the 60th year of The late Queen’s accession to the throne.

The project now boasts 100 fields across Britain.

I find it the most relaxing thing in the world, you come in and everything starts stiffening up

Queen Camilla Discussing Gardening Earlier This Year

Queen Elizabeth II was Patron of the RHS for 70 years and visited the Chelsea Flower Show nearly every year of her reign.

Keith Weed CBE, President of the RHS, said: “As an advocate for the planet and champion for environmental issues, we are thrilled and honoured that His Majesty The King is our Royal Patron.

“We look forward to furthering our work to reach more people of all ages, backgrounds and gardening abilities with the joy of growing plants and gardening to create wonderful gardens, combat the effects of climate change and build a better future for generations to come.”

Clare Matterson CBE, RHS Director General, said: “It means the world to the RHS and our wider horticultural family of growers, nurseries, gardeners, designers and plantspeople that Their Majesties The King and Queen, accompanied by The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are visiting RHS Chelsea again this year.

“We are all hugely looking forward to welcoming them to the world famous event to enjoy the spectacular displays that everyone has worked tirelessly to create…

“To meet the many wonderful charities involved with the event, and hopefully, as us gardeners love to do, sharing some top gardening tips and getting lots of inspiration along the way.”

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The King smiled as he enjoyed an evening wandering around the gardens at this year’s Chelsea Flower ShowCredit: PA

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Queen Camilla, pictured here at the 111th RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Monday, has previously said gardening is a form of ‘therapy’Credit: Reuters

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His Majesty appeared engaged in discussion while on the tour in West London

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Both The King and Queen have spoken of their joint love of gardening

DAVID Beckham has declared his love for wife Victoria Beckham as they celebrate 17 years of marriage today.

The former footballer, 41, took to his Instagram to post a photo of them on their wedding day on July 4^th 1999 and announced how lucky he was to have met her.

He wrote: “Wow 17 years ago to this day this happened… I was lucky to meet someone who has the same drive and wanted the same things in life.

“We have created 4 beautiful children and I couldn’t wish for a more loving and caring mummy for them… Happy anniversary, I love u.”

Victoria, 42, was equally as gushing as she also got on her Instagram and posted a photo of her hugging her beloved on their special day.

And she wrote: “I feel so loved and truly blessed. My best friend, my love. The kindest man who inspires me every day.

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The couple got engaged in January 1998Credit: PA:Press Association

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The couple have four children – sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, and daughter HarperCredit: Supplied by PLANET PHOTOS
“Happy Anniversary to the best husband and daddy in the world!! EVER!#HappilyEverAfter @davidbeckham@brooklynbeckham.”

David and Victoria started dating in 1997 after they met at a Manchester United game and immediately attracted huge attention due to his popularity at the club and her being a Spice Girl.

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The couple have shared some happy memories over the years with their famous friends in towCredit: Instagram

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Davis celebrated his 40th birthday last year with a private party in MoroccoCredit: Twitter
Their first child, son Brooklyn Joseph, was born in March 1999 and they were married four months later at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland.

The wedding was the showbiz story of the year but the couple has agreed an exclusive magazine deal for the ceremony which saw David’s best friend Gary Neville acting as best man and son Brooklyn as ring-bearer.

They went on to have three more children – sons Romeo James, born 2002, Cruz David, born in 2005 and daughter Harper Seven, who was born in 2011.

In the last 17 years, the couple have become one of the most sought-after and talked-about couples in showbiz and have stuck together, even throughout claims made by their formal personal assistant Rebecca Loos that she had had an affair with David, which he described as “ludicrous”.

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David proudly patted Victoria’s bump when she was pregnant with Harper

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s ‘panic’ laid bare over bombshell new documentary

The documentary for Germany’s ZDF network will delve into Meghan Markle’s life before Prince Harry, according to reports.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly in a panic over a new tell-all documentary by a German royal commentator. The upcoming programme from Ulrike Grunewal is said to focus on the Duchess of Sussex’s past, with reports Meghan fearing what might emerge.

The Duchess has had no direct involvement in the documentary reportedly being fronted by Ms Grunewal for Germany’s ZDF network, according to reports.

Unnamed sources cited by the same publication say the Sussexes will be wary of what could come out about Meghan’s life before her marriage to Prince Harry.

An unnamed source told to OK! Magazine: “There are many things that both of them, especially Meghan, don’t necessarily want in the public domain.

“It’s no secret they both led colourful lives before they met each other and while Harry has spoken about a lot of mistakes in his book, there are still things about Meghan we don’t know.”

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There are reports the makers of the documentary are in California, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex live with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Meghan became the Duchess of Sussex when she married Prince Harry in Windsor on May 19, 2018. The couple will have marked their sixth wedding anniversary on Sunday.

She was born in Los Angeles in 1981 to Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland. A former actress, Meghan is known for playing Rachel Zane in the hit US legal drama Suits. She has reportedly been offered thousands to return to the drama.

Since stepping down as a working royal, Meghan and Harry have featured in a Netflix docu-series which levelled a series of allegations against the Royal Family.

Harry has also published a ghost-written memoir, Spare, in which he made a series of well-documented claims against the Windsors.

But the German documentary may probe Meghan’s presence on the Hollywood party scene before her entry into royal life.

People might also be willing to discuss her past, including her first marriage to film producer and literary manager, Trevor Engelson.

The German documentary comes as Harry and Meghan are in the middle of producing further shows for Netflix.

The Duke is producing a series on polo while Meghan is filming a lifestyle series after launching her own lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.

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VICTORIA Beckham’s fashion label has been threatened with closure after reportedly failing to file accounts on time for the third year in a row.

The former Spice Girl, tipped to receive an OBE in the New Year’s honours, has been warned Victoria Beckham Ltd could be closed down.

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Victoria Beckham’s fashion label has been issued with a warning letter from Companies HouseCredit: Getty Images

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The warning gives Victoria Beckham Ltd two months to act before it dissolves the firmCredit: Alamy

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A second company run by both Victoria and Davis has also been sent one of the strike off warningsCredit: Goff Photos
The label, which turned over more than £34million in 2014, was served with a “notice of compulsory strike off” by Companies House on December 6.

The warning gives the retail business two months to act or it will be struck from the register and dissolved.

If the fashion icon’s company is dissolved all assets will become property of the Crown, the letter warned.

It’s not just Victoria’s business that’s under threat. Beckham Brand Holdings was also handed a “strike off” notice on December 13.

The business, formed with husband David, turned over £51.5million in 2014.

A friend of the couple’s told Mail Online all accounts had been signed off and sent to Companies House.

She added: “They have been sent to Companies House, but I understand that there is a backlog.”

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A friend of the couple’s reportedly told Mail Online all accounts had been signed off and sent to Companies HouseCredit: Getty Images

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A “strike off” warning has also been sent to parent company Beckham Brand HoldingsCredit: Getty Images

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Victoria with husband David as he received his OBE at Buckingham Palace in 2003Credit: Alpha Press

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Yesterday it was revealed that the mum-of-five looks set to receive an OBE in the New Year’s Honours for services to fashion and charity.

Her designs are worn by some of the biggest A-list stars including Cameron Diaz and Miranda Kerr.

Victoria, 42, was named as a UN Goodwill Ambassador in 2014.

Speaking at the UN building in New York, the former singer said she was “honoured” and wanted to help women around the world.

DAVID Beckham’s charitable image has taken another battering after claims that he posed for his own advantage with a Amazon tribal leader, then later snubbed him.

Beckham was happy to meet and be pictured shaking hands with Yanomami tribal chief Davi Kopenawa for his TV documentary in 2014.

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David Beckham pictured with Amazon tribal leader Davi Kopenawa
He told the shaman — the tribe’s spiritual guru — that as he had “made him welcome in his community he should come and visit him in his community”.

But when Davi arrived in London months later, Beckham could not be bothered to meet up, it was claimed.

Davi, nicknamed the Dalai Lama of the rainforest, met the football star as part of a documentary before the 2014 World Cup called David Beckham: Into the Unknown.

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The pair met for a 2014 documentary

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Davi was nicknamed the Dalai Lama of the rainforestCredit: Getty Images

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However, when he arrived in London months later Beckham ‘could not be bothered to meet up’Credit: Getty Images

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The footie star has come under fire for a series of leaked emailsCredit: Getty Images
Sources close to charity Survival International have told The Sun: “When Beckham went to the Amazon it was all smiles and handshakes.

“He told Davi he should visit his community in London. But when Davi came to London and calls were put into Beckham’s management team it seemed a different story.”

In the show, Beckham, 41, rode 800 miles into the Brazilian rainforest to meet the tribe who had no idea who he was.

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He attempted to use his charity work with Unicef to get a knighthoodCredit: PA:Press Association

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Beckham compared himself to Audrey Hepburn and also ‘grovelled to the Queen to improve his chances’Credit: PA:Press Association

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Beckham pictured after a youth event at Buckingham Palace

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He left a series of Instagram messages for the Queen

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Becks was meant to receive a knighthood in 2014 until a last minute intervention from HMRCCredit: PA:Press Association Wire

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The former England star said the messages gave a deliberately inaccurate pictureCredit: PA:Press Association

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A police probe has since been launched into the leaked emailsCredit: PA:Press Association

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The Sun’s front page on Beckileaks

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Beckham pictured with his daughter Harper after the email scandalCredit: Instagram / brooklynbeckham

He was seen giving piggy back rides and kicking a football with the tribe who live deep in the jungle and have no phones or Internet.

A spokesman for Beckham said: “David enjoyed meeting and spending time with Davi when he was in Brazil filming his documentary.

“Sadly he was unable to meet him again when Davi visited London due to a previous diary commitment.”

The two couples were spotted visiting a winery on May 3

David and Victoria Beckham hang out with Gordon and Tana Ramsay in Spain on May 3, 2024. PHOTO: PRESS/MEGA

The Beckhams and the Ramsays are out and about in Spain!

On Friday, May 3, David and Victoria Beckham were spotted on a double date with Gordon and Tana Ramsay while visiting a winery in the country.

Photos from their outing show David, 49, rocking messy short hair with a tan jacket, tan pants and a white T-shirt, while holding a wooden gift box.

The Spice Girls alum, 50, walked behind her husband, wearing a dark peacoat, white trousers and sunglasses.

Trailing behind them, Gordon, 57, kept things casual in a black jacket and sunglasses, as his Tana, 49, also sported shades.

The Beckhams and Ramsays are spotted together on May 3, 2024. in Spain.EUROPA PRESS/MEGA

Victoria Beckham Shares Photo of Her Family All Dressed Up Ahead of Her Star-Studded 50th Birthday Party

The hangout in Spain’s Valladolid region came just a day after David celebrated his 49th birthday on May 2, when Victoria shared a sweet tribute for her husband on Instagram.

“Happy birthday David. I love us getting really old together!😂😂,” Victoria’s caption read. “You aren’t far behind me!!!! You are our everything!!!! The best daddy and husband we all love u so so much xxxxx @davidbeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven.”

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The pair’s son Romeo James, 21, also wished his dad a happy birthday, writing: “Happy birthday dad thank you for everything love you always + forever 🤍🤍 @davidbeckham.”

Brooklyn, 25, also shared a few throwback snaps of David on his special day, dedicating his own post to “the best dad in the world.”

“Love you so much dad ❤️❤️”

David and Victoria Beckham leave her birthday party in London on April 20, 2024.RICKY VIGIL M / JUSTIN E PALMER/GC IMAGES

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Gordon previously celebrated the Beckham crew last month, when he and Tana gathered at Oswald’s in London to toast Victoria’s milestone 50th birthday.

The party also featured appearances from the Beckham kids, Tom Cruise, members of the Spice Girls, Marc Anthony, Eva Longoria, and more. Salma Hayek, who was also in attendance, called the party an “unforgettable” night.

“So honored to be a part of the great @VictoriaBeckham’s super fun birthday celebration with her close friends and family🎉❤️,” Hayek wrote on Instagram, alongside a few snaps from the get-together. “Even though my feet are sore from dancing, it was such a special and unforgettable and fun night 💃🏻.”