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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Richard Palmer

King turns to David Beckham to rebuild charity hit by cash-for-honours scandal

The king met Beckham at his home in Highgrove last month.
The king met Beckham at his home in Highgrove last month. Photograph: Courtney Louise Photography/The King's Foundation/PA

King Charles has turned to brand Beckham to help him rebuild the reputation of his main charitable foundation after a cash-for-honours scandal.

Former England footballer David Beckham is to become an ambassador for the King’s Foundation, formerly the Prince’s Foundation, to help promote its work. Beckham met the monarch at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire last month, where he was given a personal tour. The 49-year-old said he was looking forward to exploring a newly discovered shared interest with the monarch in rural skills, nature and the British countryside. They had also swapped beekeeping tips, said Beckham.

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