David Beckham has started his milestone 50th celebrations early with a party at his £10,000,000 home in the Cotswolds.
The former professional footballer came into the spotlight in 1992, making his debut for Manchester United when he was just 17.
Throughout his career he went on to win 19 major trophies and is considered one of the best players of his generation.
David, who is also the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City, is estimated to be worth £425 million with his wife Victoria Beckham, the former Spice Girl turned fashion designer.
This week David will be turning 50, with photos circulating on social media showing details of a party put on at their lavish farmhouse property.
On Wednesday night, the Beckhams opened their doors to their friends and family when hosting a black-tie event.
Guests dressed up in tuxedos and ballgowns before enjoying cocktails and rides in expensive supercars, including a Porsche Penske from the IndyCar Series, which was seen parked outside the home.
Later in the evening some were seen soaking after jumping into the pond fully clothed.
One of the guests to offer a glimpse into the bash was the couple’s youngest son Cruz, 20, and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, who shared a sweet snap of themselves on social media ‘coordinating’ outfits.
While Cruz wore a tuxedo with bright red braces, his singer girlfriend donned a strappy red satin gown.
It is believed that David and Victoria’s other children Brooklyn, 26, and wife Nicola Peltz, 30, Romeo, 22, and Harper, 13, were also in attendance, but have yet to share pictures of themselves there.
Victoria’s younger sister Louise Adams also shared a series of snaps from the party, including one posing with three of her four children Liberty, Tallulah and Finlay.
She was wearing a black dressed designed by her sister, which costs £990.
Meanwhile her son Finlay also shared a snap on social media showing him climbing out of the water holding a paddle as others around him could be seen laughing.
The birthday celebrations are set to continue on Friday night, with David reported to be the guest of honour at a lavish dinner party at the three Michelin star restaurant Core in London.
His family are set to attend alongside celebrity friends including Tom Cruise and his former Manchester United teammates.
It’s been reported that chefs at the restaurant have spent weeks designing a bespoke menu for the celebrations.
‘David is going all out for his 50th – and while a dinner party seems understated it is going to be a bash to remember,’ a source told The Sun.
‘Brooklyn and Nicola are on the list, as well as Romeo, Cruz and Harper, and his and Victoria’s parents – it’s a proper family affair.
‘David threw a big party in Miami for his American friends but on his actual birthday, Friday May 2, he wants a more intimate celebration.’
Last month there were reports that Brooklyn and Nicola were ‘feuding’ with the wider Beckham brood after they failed to appear at David’s birthday bash in Miami and later failed to wish Victoria a happy birthday on social media.
However, after claims of a fallout were rubbished by some family members, this week the couple confirmed they were back in the UK ahead of his dad’s birthday.
Brooklyn and Nicola were tagged in a photo kissing at Mountain Restaurant in Soho, while she also posted a photo of Union Jack flags hanging across Regent Street in west London.
Earlier this month David shared a photo of his early birthday party, writing on Instagram: ‘So I thought I’d start celebrating slightly early, such a special night in Miami.
‘So lucky to have amazing friends and family to start the 50th celebrations with 🩷 Love you @victoriabeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven.’
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