David Beckham has left fans stunned as he shared a baby-faced throwback snap of himself and his wife Victoria to mark their anniversary. The golden couple are celebrating 24 years of marriage on Tuesday (July 4), with the former footballer telling his wife he loves her "so much".
Back in 1999, David and Spice Girls star Victoria Adams tied the knot at a lavish ceremony in Luttrellstown Castle, Ireland. The couple, who quickly became known as Posh and Becks, already had one child, son Brooklyn, who was born four months earlier in March 1999. They have since gone on to welcome three more children - Romeo, 20, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 11.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, ex-England and Manchester United winger David shared an intimate never-before-seen image of himself and fashion designer Victoria from years ago. The image showed the lovebirds looking young and fresh-faced, with Victoria sitting on her partner's lap as they held their pet rottweiler dogs.
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"On this day 4.7.99 24 years and counting," David started the caption of his gushing anniversary post to his 80.3m followers. "To the best wife, mummy & drinking partner (most of the time). Happy Anniversary love u so much."
Celebrity pal Eva Longoria was among the first to react, writing in the comments: "Happy anniversary to my favorite couple in the world!" And fans were quick to respond. @lukasgalih said: "Imagine you find the old photo of your parents like this." @alex____leon replied: "Wow, an example for my generation!"
@julieghinelli87 commented: "Wonderful couple you are." @julieghinelli87 posted: "Wonderful couple you are." @becblurton replied: "Omg you two are the cutest! Happy Anniversary." @cassandrapieroni added: "What a pair of baby faces, happy anniversary."
Victoria, meanwhile, posted a video of the pair’s wedding day, when they cut a cake with a sword and wore matching vibrant purple outfits as well-dressed guests, including Danish goalkeeper and David’s teammate Peter Schmeichel, watched on.
She wrote: "4.7.99 24 years ago. I love you so much @DavidBeckham." And it let fans discussing how they waited to see the photos from the extravagant wedding day which was featured in OK! Magazine at the time.
@wearemoutpads said: "Your wedding was ICONIC, I remember pre-ordered @ok_mag to see the photos." @mrs_dee_1709 echoed "I remember waiting for the ok mag to be released to see the fab pics." @iamclairegrover replied: "Remember this like yesterday! Happy anniversary."
@natashapelatiauthor commented: "Happy anniversary to you both! Yin and Yan, you just fit together!" @suziejovic shared: "Couple goals." @nikkildodd posted: "You two are the best!!!" @cee_oneill added: "Beautiful. Happy anniversary to you both. Here’s to making many more memories."