Prince William and David Beckham.
Getty ImagesDavid Beckham He opened up about his relationship Prince WilliamSaying that he was “always there” when the king needed him.
Beckham, 49, spoke out about the Prince of Wales, 42, during his appearance at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, January 21.
In a video clip he shared Daily Mailthe self-described king spoke of his ability to do so Charity work And volunteering with William and his father, King Charles III76.
“Over the years, I've done a lot with the Prince of Wales,” Beckham said.
David Beckham and King Charles exchange beekeeping tips at King Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, England. The former footballer, 49, visited Highgrove on Saturday, June 1, where he was appointed as an ambassador for the King's Foundation, an educational charity that aims to put people at the center of designing their communities. Founded by Charles, (…)
“I've always been there when I've been asked to get involved in things. Whether it's veterans, or the London Air Ambulance Service, we've raised money to get two new helicopters for London.”
Beckham continued: “These are the things.. When I was a kid, you would see helicopters flying over us, and you knew exactly what they were going to do. They were on their way to an emergency. So being involved in that was always a ‘yes’ for me.”
He added: “When the Prince of Wales texts me and says: 'I want you to do this' or 'Be there', the answer is always 'yes'.”
Beckham also spoke about his involvement with Charles's King's Trust charity, for which he was appointed an ambassador in June. The organization provides resources and support to young people in the UK between the ages of 11 and 30 to “develop essential life skills, prepare for work, and access employment opportunities,” according to its statements. Website.
“When the King asked me to be part of his foundation, I felt very honored and privileged,” Beckham said, revealing that his mother “burst into tears” when he shared the news.
Rod Stewart gave a sweet tribute to David Beckham while attending the King's Foundation. “Benny (Lancaster) and I are very honored to be ambassadors for the King’s Trust,” Stewart, 79, began his speech, as the audience corrected him to say “The King’s Trust.” “I am also honored to be knighted and David, yours (…)
“Our king is an incredible man,” he said.
The football star's relationship with the Royal Family spans more than a decade. Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham, attended the wedding of William and Princess Kate Middleton in 2011, and the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
After Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2022, Beckham waited in line for more than 12 hours to see the Queen's coffin at Westminster Abbey in London.
And more recently, David and Victoria Beckham Attend a formal banquet At Buckingham Palace in December 2024.
