Former British football player David Beckham and his mother Sandra Beckham applaud as they sit in the royal box in Center Court during the women's singles tennis match between Russia's Daria Kasatkina and Britain's Jodie Burrage on the third day of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2023. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)
Wimbledon, England: Football royalty made its way into the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Wednesday when David Beckham took his place on Centre Court.
Beckham, one of the most famous players in football history for both his ability on the field and his persona off it, attended Day 3 of the grass-court tournament a day after Kate, the Princess of Wales, was in the stands.
Beckham, sitting with his mother, has been a regular over the years at the All England Club.
On the football field, Beckham became a superstar while playing for Manchester United and helping the team win the Champions League, the Premier
League and the FA Cup in 1999. That feat was matched by rival Manchester City this season.
Beckham also played for England's national football team, but World Cup success eluded him despite some deep runs in the tournament.
Beckham is married to the former Victoria Adams, also known as Posh Spice of the British pop group the Spice Girls.
British adventurer Bear Grylls was also in the Royal Box on Wednesday.
