The former footballer was present in the stands at Wimbledon on Monday, July 1, alongside his mother.
The famous British tennis tournament has started. After Roland Garros, the stars will appear in the stands at Wimbledon. On the occasion of the first day of competition, Monday 1:00eh In July, David Beckham was present in the stands next to his mother, Sandra. The mother-son duo made a remarkable appearance in the stands with wide smiles.
David Beckham wore a beige suit and blue shirt, all accessorized with sunglasses. The mother was wearing a white outfit. If the wife of the 49-year-old Briton, Victoria Beckham, and their four children were not there, the former football player did not hesitate to get to know his neighbors in the stands. He did fit in alongside famous biologist Sir David Attenborough and his wife Susan, but also alongside British jazz pianist and singer Jamie Cullum.
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Close connection with British family
David Beckham is increasingly close to the British royal family. After being made an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003, the former England footballer attended the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011 and the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018. Now he also shows a close connection with King Charles III. The King’s Foundation, a charity created by the sovereign in 1990, announced on Saturday, June 1, that Victoria Beckham’s husband is now one of its ambassadors.
“I am delighted to be working with The King’s Foundation and to have the opportunity to help raise awareness of the work of this charity,” David Beckham said in a statement published on the charity’s website. I’ve always been passionate about helping young people expand their horizons, and I’m particularly keen to support the Foundation’s educational programs and its efforts to provide greater access to nature for young people.”
The trophy given by Kate Middleton.
While the Princess of Wales has significantly reduced her public appearances since announcing her cancer in March, tournament organizers hope to be able to count on her presence this year. All England club chairman Debbie Jeavons said Telegraph: wanting to give Kate Middleton “as much flexibility as possible” about a possible visit. The choice of the person presenting the trophies may not be made until the morning of the final, which will take place on Sunday July 13.
Source: Le Figaro
