David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are celebrating 27 years together, having become the UK's most beloved couple. Their romance, which began with a secret meeting in a car park, has endured scandals, including affair rumors addressed in their Netflix documentaries.
When and How David and Victoria Beckham Met
The couple first met in 1997, despite growing up just 15 minutes apart in London. Victoria, then known as Posh Spice, attended a Manchester United game with Mel C. They met the following week at another match. David recalled on Jimmy Fallon's show in 2019: 'She came to watch me in a game in London... She wrote her number down on her train ticket, which I still have.' Victoria wrote in Vogue that she saw David standing aside with his family at the bar, noting his 'cute smile.' To keep the relationship secret, they met in car parks, as Victoria explained: 'My manager kept saying, “Try and keep it under wraps.” So, we would meet in car parks and it’s not as seedy as it sounds.'
The Beckhams' Wedding: A Robin Hood-Themed Fairytale
David and Victoria got engaged in 1998 and married on July 4, 1999, at Luttrellstown Castle near Dublin, Ireland. The venue, dating back to 1794, sits on 560 acres with its own golf course. The ceremony had just 29 guests, including Spice Girls Emma Bunton, Mel C, and Mel B. Victoria wore a Vera Wang gown costing around $100,000 (£82,000), while David wore a white suit with a cravat. They later changed into matching purple Antonio Berardi outfits to cut the cake. David later told Desert Island Discs: 'I look like the guys out of Dumb & Dumber... I even had a top hat in purple. Unbelievable. What was I thinking?' The wedding cost an estimated £750,000, with Victoria wearing a gold and diamond tiara and the couple sitting on gold thrones.
David and Victoria Beckham's Children
The Beckhams have four children. Brooklyn Beckham, born March 4, 1999, four months before the wedding, is now estranged from the family. He married Nicola Peltz in 2022. Romeo Beckham, born September 1, 2002, is a professional footballer for Brentford B and a model. Cruz Beckham, born February 20, 2005, in Madrid, is a musician in the band Cruz Beckham and the Breakers. Harper Seven Beckham, born July 10, 2011, in Los Angeles, often accompanies her parents to fashion shows and is rumored to be developing her own beauty range. Victoria told The Times: 'She’s been able to do a full face and contour for quite some time. She’s good at doing it very naturally.'
Where the Beckhams Live
The family owns several properties, including a converted barn in the Cotswolds and a penthouse in Miami. They primarily reside in a townhouse in Holland Park, West London, which underwent £8 million in renovations in 2016. The home features eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, wine cellar, spa, and playroom.
Brooklyn Beckham's Estrangement
After his wedding, Brooklyn distanced himself from his family, missing key events like David's 50th birthday. In January, he posted on Instagram accusing his parents of prioritizing 'Brand Beckham' over family and trying to 'ruin' his relationship with his wife. David and Victoria have since attempted reconciliation, but Brooklyn reportedly wants them to 'leave him alone.'
