David Beckham has revealed that he traded beekeeping tips with King Charles when they met ahead of the ex-England football captain being named a King’s Foundation ambassador. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star, 48, had a private meeting with Charles at his Highgrove home last month to discuss his new role at the charitable organisation. He said: “It was inspiring to hear from the King about the work of His Majesty’s foundation during my recent visit to Highgrove Gardens – and compare beekeeping tips!” Beckham added that he was “excited to be working with the King’s Foundation” and was looking forward to raising the profile of the charity’s work.
“I’ve always been keen to help young people to expand their horizons and I’m particularly looking forward to supporting the foundation’s education programmes and its efforts to ensure young people have greater access to nature,” he said. Beckham’s passion for beekeeping started during lockdown at the family’s home in the Cotswolds. He built a hive in the garden of their home and has posted on social media about his new hobby.
He uploaded an Instagram video on World Bee Day last year showing him working on a beehive and in another post he is pictured next to a hive with the words “Be kind & they will be calm”. Beckham’s wife Victoria has even filmed her husband while he harvests the honey at the Grade II listed converted farmhouse. In a video to her millions of TikTok followers while.