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David Beckham and King Charles Strengthen Partnership at Chelsea Flower Show

The soccer icon thanked the monarch for a personal birthday gift as they highlighted youth gardening initiatives during the royal event.

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 20: David Beckham wearing a David Austin Roses “King’s Rose” speaks with King Charles III, patron of the Royal Horticultural Society at the Highgrove stand during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea on May 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Grover – WPA Pool / Getty Images)

Overview

  • David Beckham and King Charles III reunited at the Chelsea Flower Show, continuing their collaboration on youth horticulture initiatives.
  • King Charles gifted Beckham roses for his 50th birthday, which Beckham described as 'incredible' and 'very kind.'
  • Beckham reaffirmed his role as an ambassador for the King’s Foundation, promoting gardening to inspire younger generations.
  • Reports of a rift between David and Victoria Beckham and their son Brooklyn surfaced, adding a personal layer to the public engagement.
  • The Chelsea Flower Show, a longstanding royal tradition, provided a platform for the monarch to showcase patronage and philanthropy.