HE is a self-proclaimed royalist and has supported senior royals at a string of high profile events, but David Beckham recently cemented his friendship with the famous family after accepting a dinner invitation from the King.

Last month it was revealed how the ex-England star, 48, had accepted an invitation for talks with Charles on becoming a celebrity ambassador for a royal charity.

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David Beckham has cemented himself in the royal family favourite circleCredit: Darren Fletcher

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The Princess of Wales is said to have a friendship with Victoria Beckham tooCredit: Getty

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David’s history with the royal family goes back yearsCredit: Getty
In particular, Goldenballs is being wooed in the hope he can sprinkle a little stardust on the Prince’s Foundation, which provides skills training to youngsters.

It is a role David is both familiar with and does well, having previously supported Harry with his Invictus Games, and William with both environmental and mental health campaigns.

And according to Sarah Hewson, royal editor of Talk TV, the invitation from the King could be the start of another new royal friendship.

She told Fabulous: “I think David and the King might have more in common than perhaps we might have realised.

It’s very clear which side the Beckhams are on

Sarah HewsonRoyal Editor, Talk TV
“For instance, like Charles, David is an avid beekeeper and he gifted the King a jar of honey that he had harvested after the coronation.

“I certainly think there’s a lot that can be done by them working together. I think that it’s quite an interesting development in terms of David’s history with the royal family – and it’s very clear which side the Beckhams are on.”

Sarah is referring to the alleged feud between the Beckhams and the Sussexes over leaked stories.

Harry reportedly called David accusing him and wife Victoria of the leaks in an “awkward” conversation which left David “absolutely bloody furious”.

“With the allegations around cash for honours – where it was claimed a Saudi billionaire was promised British citizenship and a knighthood in return for being a donor – the Foundation needs to be rebranded.

“And who better to do that than a star like David Beckham.”

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David recently accepted an invitation for talks with Charles on becoming a celebrity ambassador for a royal charityCredit: AFP

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David has supported Harry with his Invictus GamesCredit: Getty

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The footballer has also supported William with both environmental and mental health campaignsCredit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun

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Prince Harry reportedly called David accusing him and wife Victoria of the leaks in an ‘awkward’ conversation which left David ‘absolutely bloody furious’Credit: Splash News

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David recently cemented his friendship with the famous family after accepting a dinner invitation from the KingCredit: PA

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David and Victoria secured a coveted invitation to Harry’s royal wedding in 2018

Victoria and David Beckham celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary in style on Monday as they reminisced about their two decades together. 

Taking to Instagram to mark the occasion, the couple shared a slew of throwbacks, with Victoria, 49, joking she was still ‘laughing with, not just at’ her husband.

A sweet gallery of snaps showed the pair over the years holding hands and cuddling up while enjoying glasses of wine.

She captioned the images: ‘Still holding hands and still laughing (with you not just at you) I love you so much @davidbeckham xx’.

Meanwhile David, 48, penned a sweet tribute ‘to the best wife, mummy and drinking partner’ as he posted an old snap.

Cute couple: Victoria and David Beckham celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary in style on Monday as they reminisced about their two decades together

Blast from the past: David, 48, shared a throwback photo with his wife Victoria, 49, as he praised her for being ‘the best wife , mummy & drinking partner (most of the time)’

A much younger David could be seen beaming alongside the fashion designer, 49, while they cuddled two puppies.

‘On this day 4.7.99 ❤️ 24 years and counting. To the best wife , mummy & drinking partner ( most of the time ) Happy Anniversary love u so much,’ David wrote.

Earlier in the day, Victoria gave an insight into their wedding day with a clip of the couple cutting their cake.

Posh and Becks could be seen wearing their famous, matching purple outfits during the Robin Hood-themed wedding at Dublin’s Luttrellstown Castle.

Victoria captioned the shot: ‘4.7.99. 24 years ago. I love you so much @DavidBeckham.’

She then took to her Stories to show how she’d been spoiled on the anniversary, showing off all the cards she’d received in front of a giant Hermes box containing a gift from David.

Their youngest child, 11-year-old daughter Harper also treated the pair to two gift bags as she praised them for being the ‘best mummy and daddy ever.’

Victoria and David, who are also parents to sons Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 20 and Cruz, 18, tied the knot in Ireland in 1999 and have lived their life together in the spotlight.

Last year, they revealed naysayers were rife, with Victoria saying: ‘They say he isn’t funny, they say I never smile, they said it wouldn’t last… Today we celebrate 23 years being married. David you are my everything, I love you so much!”.

In 2017, Victoria wrote a letter to her 18-year-old self back for Vogue, offering marriage tips. She wrote: ‘In marriage: have patience. Bite your tongue. Be supportive. And preserve a bit of mystique. Never let yourself go completely.’

Cute couple: A sweet gallery of snaps showed the pair over the years holding hands

Pucker up: Another image saw David plant a kiss on his wife’ cheek while they enjoyed cocktails

Nuptials: Taking to her own Instagram account, Victoria gave an insight into their wedding day with a clip of the couple cutting their cake

Smooch: Posh and Becks could be seen wearing their famous, matching purple outfits during the Robin Hood-themed wedding at Dublin’s Luttrellstown Castle

Cute: ‘On this day 4.7.99 ❤️ 24 years and counting. To the best wife , mummy & drinking partner ( most of the time ) Happy Anniversary love u so much,’ David wrote

Sweet: Victoria shared her love for her husband with sweet Instagram posts

Gifts: Victoria how she’d been spoiled with all the cards she’d received and a giant Hermes box with a gift from David while daughter Harper, 11, also treated the pair to gift bags

The Beckhams famously married in a spectacular ceremony, costing a reported £800,000 in which they both donned bold ensembles. Images from the big day featured in an OK! spread and front cover story.

Their marriage came when David had just won the treble with Manchester United and Victoria was a global icon with the Spice Girls.

Their highly-anticipated wedding ceremony, on July 4 was complete with golden thrones and a glittering tiara for the bride.

While no expense was spared for the nuptials — conducted by Bishop of Cork, Paul Colton — the day was also filled with touching, heartfelt moments, including four-month-old Brooklyn serving as the ring bearer.

The power couple hired Bentley’s Entertainments, organisers of Elton John’s birthday as well as Princess Anne’s 40th, to mastermind the highly-publicised showbiz event.

Their picturesque Irish venue sat on 560 acres and dated back to the 18th century, with organsier Peregrine Armstrong-Jones telling OK! how ‘Victoria wanted somewhere really private and unique, somewhere leafy and green’.

She had hired Simon Lycett, who worked on the 90s rom-com Four Weddings And A Funeral, to set up the floral arrangements – complete with fresh apples which had been pierced and dotted around the castle in order to discharge the scent of fruit.

With David rocking up in a £230,000 Bentley Azure wearing a cream suit designed by Timothy Everett, Victoria sported a Vera Wang dress as she rode in style in a Bentley Arnage.

She commanded attention in a diamond-and-gold crown, which was custom-built by Slim Barrett who had previously crafted accessories for Princess Diana.

Family: The couple, who are parents to Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 20, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 11, tied the knot in Ireland in 1999 and have lived their life together in the spotlight (Brooklyn, his wife Nicola Peltz, daughter Harper and son Cruz, pictured)

Victoria Beckham shares sweet video of husband cooking with daughter

Despite the nuptials being covered as part of the lucrative magazine deal, last year Victoria was adamant the wedding wasn’t as fancy as it appeared.

Speaking to The Business of Fashion as part of the BoF VOICES 2022 event, she said of her big day: ‘I think that the media glamorised the wedding much more than it actually was … [It was] actually much more intimate than it looked.’

She added: ‘I love to have fun. I work very very hard. I take what I do very seriously. I want to be a great wife, a really great mum, but I wanna have fun as well…

‘Sometimes my tongue-in-cheek sense of humour does tend to get me in trouble, but the wedding wasn’t as huge as everybody made it out [to be].’