Dame Elaine Paige has revealed she was left shocked by a comment Victoria Beckham made to her at Windsor Castle. The BBC Radio 2 presenter received her Damehood for services to charity and music during an investiture ceremony in November.
David Beckham's Knighthood
Also included in King Charles' Birthday Honours List last year was David Beckham, in recognition of services to sport and charity. He was joined by his wife Victoria and parents Ted and Sandra.
Speaking to Sara Cox on BBC Radio 2, the 78-year-old said of Victoria: "She looked me up and down like that and gasped and I thought, 'What have I done wrong?' And she said, 'You look absolutely stunning'. I was shocked to have such a compliment given to me by Victoria Beckham."
Paige's Handbag
Paige recalled: "And then I remembered, I said to her, 'Well, what do you think absolutely makes this outfit?' And I held up my little handbag, which was a Victoria Beckham handbag, I mean, how lucky was that?! And she looked at it and she said, 'Oh, that makes me feel very happy'. So yeah, I got ten points from Victoria Beckham."
In an interview with Woman's Weekly magazine, Dame Elaine said David and Victoria were "absolutely charming". She added: "I'll never forget the investiture at Windsor, there was a real buzz in the air. It was also the occasion when David Beckham received his knighthood, right after me. Victoria was there too, and they were both absolutely charming."
King Charles Laugh
Previously speaking to The Metro, the West End legend recalled making King Charles laugh during the ceremony. She shared: "He was up on a dais and I'm particularly short. He leant down beside my left ear and said, 'Keeping your hand in, are you?'" When it was suggested the remark was "saucy", she said: "I said, 'I'm working on a new album - I'll send you a signed copy, Your Majesty, when it's finished'." She claimed the King "roared with laughter".
After receiving his Knighthood, David said in a statement: "The monarchy has always been very important in our family – my grandparents, my parents, my kids, myself, the royal family have always played a huge role and I’ve always had huge respect for them. Especially when I travel around the world and people want to talk to me about our royal family, and that shows how much respect people have. To be here today, to receive a knighthood from His Majesty, the King, it’s pretty surreal. I was just hoping I would get it all right!"
