Published on 20/03/2024 at 18:06 by Isabella Bertioli

David and Victoria Beckham have been together since 1997, here's their life in pictures

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Victoria: 1997

Victoria: 1997 © David Corio / Gettyimages

In 1997, Victoria Beckham was part of the iconic pop band the Spice Girls.

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Victoria: 1997

Victoria: 1997 © David Corio / Gettyimages

She was known as ‘Posh Spice’.

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David: 1997

David: 1997 © Bongarts / Gettyimages

Meanwhile, David was a key Manchester United player.

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David: 1997

David: 1997 © Paul Popper/Popperfoto / Gettyimages

The pair met in 1997, when they were both very successful in their respective fields.

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David and Victoria: 1998

David and Victoria: 1998 © Dave Hogan / Gettyimages

They announced their engagement in 1998. 

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David and Victoria: 1999

David and Victoria: 1999 © Dave Hogan / Gettyimages

The pair welcomed their first child Brooklyn on 4 March 1999. 

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David and Victoria: 1999

David and Victoria: 1999 © Penske Media / Gettyimages

They got married exactly 3 months later, on 4 June 1999.

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David and Victoria: 2000

David and Victoria: 2000 © Anwar Hussein / Gettyimages

The couple became known for their daring fashion. 

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Victoria: 2002

Victoria: 2002 © Jeff Overs / Gettyimages

On 1 Septembre 2002, Victoria gave birth to the couple's second son Romeo. 

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Victoria: 2002

Victoria: 2002 © David Westing / Gettyimages

Later that year, a kidnap plot was uncovered. 4 men and 1 woman were arrested for planning to abduct Victoria and her sons, if they were with her. 

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David: 2003

David: 2003 © Shaun Botterill / Gettyimages

In 2003, David moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid. Victoria stayed in the UK.

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David and Victoria: 2004

David and Victoria: 2004 © Getty Images

On November 27, 2003, David received an OBE. 

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David and Victoria: 2004

David and Victoria: 2004 © Mark Cuthbert / Gettyimages

In 2004, the couple dealt with a rough few months when David's former personal assistant Rebecca Loos alleged she had an affair with the footballer. 

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David and Victoria: 2005

David and Victoria: 2005 © Live 8 / Gettyimages

The couple had their third son, Cruz, on 20 February 2005. 

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Victoria, Brooklyn and Romeo: 2006

Victoria, Brooklyn and Romeo: 2006 © David Lodge / Gettyimages

The couple managed to keep their young family out of the press.

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David: 2007

David: 2007 © Robert Mora / Gettyimages

In 2007, David signed with LA Galaxy.

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David and Victoria: 2007

David and Victoria: 2007 © Ian Walton / Gettyimages

The Beckham family moved out to LA. 

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David and Victoria: 2007

David and Victoria: 2007 © Jean Baptiste Lacroix / Gettyimages

And Tom Cruise threw them a ‘Welcome to LA’ party.

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David and Victoria: 2008

David and Victoria: 2008 © James Devaney / Gettyimages

In 2008, they attended the Beckham Signature fragrance launch.

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Victoria: 2008

Victoria: 2008 © MJ Kim/Beckham Brand Limited / Gettyimages

In that same year, Victoria launched her fashion brand, Victoria Beckham. 

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David and Victoria: 2011

David and Victoria: 2011 © Clive Rose/GP/Gettyimages

In 2011, the couple attended Prince William and Catherine Middleton's wedding. Victoria was pregnant with their daughter Harper at the time.

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Victoria: 2011

Victoria: 2011 © Alo Ceballos / Gettyimages

On July 10, 2011, the couple's only girl was born.  

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David and Victoria: 2014

David and Victoria: 2014 © David M. Benett / Gettyimages

Over the years, the pair have continued to impress with their good looks and fashion choices. 

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David and Victoria: 2019

David and Victoria: 2019 © Dave Benett / Gettyimages

Their eldest son, Brooklyn, started joining them at events more and more regularly. 

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Cruz, Harper, David, Victoria, Romeo, Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz: 2022

Cruz, Harper, David, Victoria, Romeo, Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz: 2022 © Darren Gerrish / Gettyimages

Brooklyn proposed to actress Nicola Peltz in 2020, and the pair got married in 2022.

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Victoria, Brooklyn, Nicola Peltz and Cruz: 2023

Victoria, Brooklyn, Nicola Peltz and Cruz: 2023 © Marc Piasecki / Gettyimages

Since, there have been rumours of a feud between Victoria and Nicola. 

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Cruz, Nicola, Victoria and Brooklyn: 2024

Cruz, Nicola, Victoria and Brooklyn: 2024 © Kayla Oaddams / Gettyimages

But the family have never said that was true, and seem to look very happy at event together.