Queen ElizabethandDavid Beckhamenjoyed a royal reunion at Buckingham Palace.The soccer star joined the monarch — as well as newlywedsPrince HarryandMeghan Markle— atTuesday’s celebrationof theQueen’s Young Leaders, a group of emerging change-makers from across theCommonwealth of 53 nations loosely linked to the U.K.The Queen flashed a big smile as she shook hands with Beckham, who charmingly bowed his head and returned the grin.The 43-year-old athlete told PEOPLE of the young honorees — who number 240 in total over the past few years — “They are incredible people. It’s a great thing to be part of — to be around young kids and young people that have got really bright futures and aspirations to become great leaders.”PA Images/Sipa USAQueen Elizabethand David BeckhamShutterstockQueen Elizabethand David BeckhamJon Bond/WPA Pool/GettyDavid BeckhamShutterstockDavid BeckhamBeckham, wearing a slick navy suit and polka dot tie, joined British boxer Nicola Adams and comedian Sir Lenny Henry as Meghan and Harry presented awards to the emerging leaders.REKATED VIDEO: The ‘Duchess Slant’ and No Messy Bun!Meghan MarkleShows Off Royal Transformation Alongside QueenThis isn’t the first time Beckham has showed his support for the young influencers. He attended the event previously in 2015 and 2016 to give out awards. Two years ago, the Queen and Beckhamlooked just as excited to see each other!Steve Parsons/PA Wire/AbacaQueen Elizabethand David Beckham at 2016 Queen’s Young Leaders AwardsDavid and Victoria Beckham.Victoria and David Beckham at Royal WeddingBeckham is quickly becoming a regular at royal events. In addition toattending Meghan and Harry’s May 19 nuptialsat St. George’s Chapel hand-in-hand with wifeVictoria, the couple previously attendedPrince WilliamandKate Middleton‘s 2011 wedding at Westminster Abbey.Even Beckham’s children —Brooklyn, 19, Romeo, 15, Cruz, 13, and Harper, 6 — have rubbed elbows with the royal family. Theyshook hands with Prince Harrywhile attending their dad’s charity soccer match for UNICEF back in Nov. 2015.
Queen ElizabethandDavid Beckhamenjoyed a royal reunion at Buckingham Palace.
The soccer star joined the monarch — as well as newlywedsPrince HarryandMeghan Markle— atTuesday’s celebrationof theQueen’s Young Leaders, a group of emerging change-makers from across theCommonwealth of 53 nations loosely linked to the U.K.
The Queen flashed a big smile as she shook hands with Beckham, who charmingly bowed his head and returned the grin.
The 43-year-old athlete told PEOPLE of the young honorees — who number 240 in total over the past few years — “They are incredible people. It’s a great thing to be part of — to be around young kids and young people that have got really bright futures and aspirations to become great leaders.”
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Queen Elizabethand David Beckham
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Beckham, wearing a slick navy suit and polka dot tie, joined British boxer Nicola Adams and comedian Sir Lenny Henry as Meghan and Harry presented awards to the emerging leaders.
REKATED VIDEO: The ‘Duchess Slant’ and No Messy Bun!Meghan MarkleShows Off Royal Transformation Alongside Queen
This isn’t the first time Beckham has showed his support for the young influencers. He attended the event previously in 2015 and 2016 to give out awards. Two years ago, the Queen and Beckhamlooked just as excited to see each other!
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Queen Elizabethand David Beckham at 2016 Queen’s Young Leaders Awards
David and Victoria Beckham.
Victoria and David Beckham at Royal Wedding
Beckham is quickly becoming a regular at royal events. In addition toattending Meghan and Harry’s May 19 nuptialsat St. George’s Chapel hand-in-hand with wifeVictoria, the couple previously attendedPrince WilliamandKate Middleton‘s 2011 wedding at Westminster Abbey.
Even Beckham’s children —Brooklyn, 19, Romeo, 15, Cruz, 13, and Harper, 6 — have rubbed elbows with the royal family. Theyshook hands with Prince Harrywhile attending their dad’s charity soccer match for UNICEF back in Nov. 2015.
source: people.com
