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‘Unless it’s a knighthood, f--- off’ – Inside David Beckham’s 20-year campaign for honour

David Beckham with King Charles III

David Beckham with King Charles III

Ben Rumsby and Victoria Ward

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When David Beckham attended the Chelsea Flower Show last month his conversation with King Charles raised the eyebrows of regular Royal watchers. Beckham, who was wearing a new rose named in the King of Britain’s honour, had just turned 50 and it seemed the former England captain received a present.

“You got it, didn’t you?” Charles was overheard saying, with Beckham replying “It was incredible, thank you. It was very kind.”

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