Sir David Beckham’s mother left his family dinner holding a snack as his proud parents celebrated his knighthood at at private party on Tuesday evening.
Close friends and family of the former footballer, 50, gathered to raise a drink at his pal Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant in Chelsea, London, after he received the long-awaited honour.
David’s parents Ted, 77, and Sandra, 76, were in attendance at Windsor Castle as they watched him be welcomed by King Charles.
But it proved to be a long day for the family who partied until the early hours, with his mother Sandra departing the restaurant with a bite to eat for the journey home.
She looked glamorous in a simple black blazer which she teamed with a matching pair of straight leg trousers and heels.
Meanwhile, Ted also opted for a black suit, which he paired with a white shirt and smart shoes.
Sir David Beckham’s mother left his family dinner holding a snack as his proud parents celebrated his knighthood at at private party on Tuesday evening
Close friends and family of the former footballer gathered to raise a drink after he received the long-awaited honour (Ted Beckham pictured)
David’s parents divorced in 2002 following 33 years of marriage – with the process slow because the couple had not been able to agree a financial settlement.
The pair were rarely seen together in the years that followed, and it became clear that David had taken his mother’s side during the divorce – often pictured with Sandra at family gatherings and promotional events.
Meanwhile, Ted was left on the sidelines, with David seemingly struggling to forgive him for printing an unauthorised biography on his England captain son without permission.
Even after David and Ted made amends, his parents continued to keep their distance until the tragic death of a family friend last year brought the pair back together.
The funeral of legendary Manchester United secretary Kath Phipps reconciled the family, and in a show of unity, David, Sandra, Ted and his wife of three years, solicitor Hilary, were all pictured walking into the church together.
Sir David admitted ‘it had been an emotional day’ as he reflected on his remarkable achievement of being knighted on Tuesday.
His wife Lady Victoria, 51, and their three youngest children Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14, were also involved to celebrate their father’s honour, with Brooklyn still absent.
It’s been reported the aspiring chef, 26, ‘did not reach out to congratulate’ his father on achieving his life’s dream.
David’s parents were in attendance at Windsor Castle as they watched him be welcomed by King Charles (David and Victoria pictured)
It proved to be a long day for the family who partied until the early hours, with his mother Sandra departing the restaurant with a bite to eat for the journey home
Sir David admitted ‘it had been an emotional day’ as he reflected on his remarkable achievement of being knighted on Tuesday
Brooklyn was busy promoting his hot sauce brand at the same time David received his knighthood.
It is believed Brooklyn remained solely focused on promoting his hot sauce Cloud23 and did not answer any questions about his family.
The Sun reports Brooklyn has not been in contact with his devoted father amid the heartbreaking family rift.
Reflecting on his whirlwind day, David told the publication it was a day ‘full of emotion and tears’.
He said: ‘Today has been such an emotional day — more emotion than nerves, in all honesty. There have been a few tears and a lot of emotion. It’s been a very special day. It’s something that we can all be proud of today as a family.’
‘To have my parents there today, to have my wife there to celebrate with my children, it makes it a very emotional day’, he added.
‘To receive such an important honour from His Majesty the King — one of the most elegant men, and someone from the most important and respected institution in the world.’
