David Beckham celebrated Prince William’s 43rd birthday on Saturday by posting sweet messages on Instagram Stories. The former football star, 50, shared two video clips of himself with the Prince of Wales ,one where they were laughing together, and another where they smiled and shook hands. The messages were simple but warm: “Happy birthday Prince William,” with a kiss and a heart emoji.
Prince William’s birthday brought in lots of wishes from the public and the royal family. His wife, Kate Middleton, shared a cute photo of him playing with puppies, signed lovingly from the family. King Charles also posted a relaxed photo of William in a field, wishing him a happy birthday.
Beckham, who was recently awarded a knighthood for his charity and sports work, has long been friends with the royal family. Over the years, he has attended royal events and met with King Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry.
However, there’s been tension behind the scenes. Beckham and his wife Victoria reportedly had a falling out with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after the Sussexes allegedly accused the Beckhams of leaking private stories to the press,a claim Victoria denied. David was said to be very upset about the situation.
Now, reports claim that Beckham’s son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz are growing closer to Harry and Meghan. The young couple allegedly visited the Sussexes at their Montecito home and had a deep conversation about dealing with family drama, something both couples have faced. This new connection reportedly surprised and upset David and Victoria, who didn’t see it coming.
Some believe David’s public birthday wishes to Prince William may be a quiet sign of where his loyalty lies in the royal family rift. While William received many public birthday messages, neither Harry nor Meghan has publicly acknowledged the day so far.
Prince William has had a busy week, attending Trooping the Colour, Royal Ascot, and other official duties. His wife, Kate, was expected to join him at Ascot but pulled out at the last minute. Kensington Palace later said she was disappointed to miss the event but is still easing back into public life following her health issues earlier in the year.
