David Beckham reveals the truth behind baby Harper Seven's name... after Posh's favourite author

By Emily Sheridan


What's in a name: David Beckham explains the reasons he and wife Victoria chose Harper Seven's names in a Facebook video


After a week of speculation, David Beckham has finally revealed the reasons behind his newborn daughter Harper Seven's unusual name.

Despite a long-held rumour that his wife Victoria has never read a book, the footballer said they had named their daughter after Harper Lee - the author of Posh's favourite book To Kill A Mockingbird.

In a series of videos posted on his official Facebook page, the LA Galaxy player speaks about his joy as becoming a father for the fourth time.

Dismissing speculation they named Harper Seven off a character from Disney TV show Wizards Of Waverly Place or Harper's Bazaar magazine, David said the name had a literary meaning for them.

He said: 'A lot of thought goes into our children's names and Harper was a name that we've loved for a long time for a couple of reasons.

'One reason is Harper's an old English name which we loved and one of the other reasons was Victoria's favourite book is To Kill A Mockingbird and the author was Harper Lee. It's a very strong, passionate book. That's where Harper came from.'

The revelation that is is Victoria's favourite book may surprise some fans, because it was widely thought she had never read a book.

However in an interview six years ago, she insisted she did read books, but didn't usually get a chance to finish them due to her busy schedule.

The footballer went on to admit her former shirt number 7 while he played for Manchester United and England had also played a strong part in them choosing Seven as a middle name.

'Having a daughter is a whole new thing': Beckham admitted he was getting used to the pink and lilac in the house


He explained: 'And then Seven you know, a lot of people have assumed its just because of my shirt number that I wore for many years and part of it is because I had so much luck around wearing that number, wearing it for England, wearing it for Manchester United.

'It was such an influential number throughout my career and a lucky number... but that wasn't the main reason.

'The other reasons behind Seven was because it symbolises spiritual perfection, the Seven Wonders Of The World, seven colours of the rainbow and in many cultures around the world it's regarded as a lucky number.

'So we love the name, we love Harper Seven. We're very proud of having her in our lives and in our family and it's an amazing time for our family right now.

Blessed: Victoria Beckham shared her joy about becoming a mother to her daughter Harper Seven on her Twitter page


In a second video, the father-of-four admitted he was adjusting to life with a girl in the house after so long with just the couple's three sons Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, six.

He said: 'To have another girl in the family is really incredible. We've got three beautiful healthy boys already and we're so lucky to have that and now to have a beautiful little girl.

'Having a daughter is a whole new thing. Having pink in the house, having lilac in the house... and you have to be a lot more delicate with girls than boys and I'm not used to that so it's a whole new experience.

It's an amazing experience to have that little bundle of joy in your hands, making her little noises and opening their eyes, it really is an incredible moment for us.'

Expanding their family: Victoria and husband David, pictured at the Royal Wedding in April, now have four children


Beckham's online video comes a day after his wife spoke of her joy as becoming a mother to little Harper.

The ex-Spice Girl delivered the 7lbs, 10oz baby at 7:55am on Sunday morning via caesarean section.

She Tweeted: 'Baby Harper is the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen, I have fallen in love all over again!!!

'We all feel so blessed and the boys love their baby sister so much!!! X VB.'
Harper's birth was announced by her proud husband David on his Facebook page hours after the baby's arrival.

He wrote: 'I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham. She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister.'

Lucky number: David wearing a number 7 Manchester United shirt in 1999 (left) and a 7 England shirt last year






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What no paternity leave? David Beckham goes back to the day job after arrival of daughter Harper

By Daily Mail Reporter


No paternity leave: David Beckham was back to work yesterday just two days after welcoming the birth of his daughter Harper Seven


He only welcomed his first daughter into the world on Sunday but it seems that David Beckham isn’t taking any time off for paternity leave.

The footballer,36, was back to work yesterday, just two days after Harper Seven was born, joining his L.A. Galaxy teammates at a news conference.

Beckham joined his team to announce the Herbalife World Football Challenger 2011 soccer tournament which will see L.A. Galaxy take on David’s former team Real Madrid on Saturday.

Dedicated to the job: David joined his L.A. Galaxy teammates to launch the Herablife tournament, leaving Victoria and new daughter Harper Beckham at home


Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was also present at the press conference and the pair swapped shirts with David leaving with the striker’s no.7 shirt.

Ronaldo, who joined Manchester United after David left for Spain, donned the no.7 shirt which Beckham had played in during his time at Old Trafford, and many believe that the number is the inspiration for his new daughter’s name.

Familiar faces: David and Cristiano Ronaldo attended a press conference to announce the Herbalife World Football Challenge 2011 tournament. L.A. Galaxy will take on Real Madrid on Saturday


Little Harper Seven arrived on Sunday morning and David was quick to tell fans about the newest arrival to the Beckham clan.

David made an announcement on his Facebook page and posted: ‘I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham,' he wrote.

Swapping shirts: Cristiano and David exchanged their football tops

Football Greats: Beckham with Ronaldo at the Herbalife World Football Challenge press conference in LA today


'She weighed a healthy 7lb 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister.’

The child was born by elective Caesarean, in the same way as the Beckhams' older children.

On Monday night David took his sons, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight and six-year-old Cruz out for a boys dinner at the upmarket Fig & Olive restaurant in West Hollywood.

Boys night out: David Beckham, pictured in Los angeles last year, took his three sons Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn out for dinner the day after wife Victoria gave birth to baby Harper


'Everybody was in a very good mood, and they left happy,' a source told the website.

David and his three sons sat with some members of Victoria's family who were in town from the UK, and are said to have enjoyed dishes including filet mignon and olive oil-mashed potatoes.

'The kids seemed happy, but they are such boys,' a source close to the family added. 'It will be interesting to see how they take care of their little sister.'

Celebration: David, his sons, and members of wife Victoria's family enjoyed dinner at the upmarket Fig & Olive restaurant in West Hollywood

Proud dad: The footballer announced the baby's name on his Facebook page, shortly after the birth


Happy announcement: Victoria, pictured while pregnant in May, gave birth to her first daughter on Sunday

Following the birth of his daughter on Sunday morning, David made an announcement on his Facebook page.

'I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham,' he wrote.

'She weighed a healthy 7lb 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister.’

The child was born by elective Caesarean, in the same way as the Beckhams' older children.

A source told The Sun that David was so happy about the new arrival that he was literally crying with joy.

The insider said: 'David has been crying with joy. They are all so happy.'

The Beckhams’ decision to name their newborn daughter Harper is reported to be after a character on their sons favourite TV show Wizards Of Waverly Place, which features a character named Harper Finkle.

‘The entire family had input – Victoria and David love the name, but it was the boys who actually came up with it,' said a source.

‘Victoria loved it because it’s an Olde English name and even though Harper is an American by birth, she will always have English roots.’

The Mail has been told that former England captain Beckham used to read books based on the Wizards Of Waverly Place series to the three boys when they were younger.


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Delighted Victoria and David name their little girl Harper Seven Beckham

By Liz Thomas and Sarah Bull


-Victoria 'doing well' after welcoming fourth child
-Sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz 'excited' to meet their new sister
-The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send message of congratulations
-Emma Bunton and Mel B tweet their congratulations to Victoria

New addition: David and Victoria Beckham have welcomed a new addition to their family, a 7lbs 10oz baby girl


After months of speculation, David and Victoria Beckham have announced they have decided to call their little girl Harper Seven Beckham.

David confirmed the news on his Facebook page after he and wife Victoria welcomed the baby, who weighed 7lb 10oz, at 7.55am yesterday morning.

The footballer wrote: 'I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham. She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA.


'Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister xx'

The Seven in the name is believed to be a reference to David's football number when he played for Manchester United and England, while the Harper could be referring to Harper's Bazaar magazine or perhaps To Kill A Mockingbird author Harper Lee.

Proud: David announced the baby's name on his Facebook page


A close friend of the couple said: 'Harper is an old English name, something Victoria has always liked. Seven is a very lucky happy number and the baby was born just after 7am, in the seventh month.'

Following the birth of the couple's fourth child, a spokesperson said: 'David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.

‘Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family.'


Oh baby! David posted this picture of his pregnant wife Victoria on his Facebook page earlier this week


The child was born by elective Caesarean, in the same way as the Beckhams' older children.

And a source told The Sun that David was so happy about the new arrival that he was literally crying with joy.

The insider said: 'David has been crying with joy. They are all so happy.'

The pair are also said to be 'stunned' because the little girl looks so much like Victoria did when she was a baby.

Following the birth of the little girl, David's sister Joanne tweeted: 'Big congrats to my sister in law @victoriabeckham and my big bro on the birth of my beautiful niece :) can't wait 2 see u all xx'

A delighted Mel B, who is expecting her third child later this year, also expressed her excitement on the network site, writing: 'Congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I'm about to POP!'

And Emma Bunton added: 'Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!'

Victoria has remained active throughout her pregnancy - working on her fashion line and travelling up until last month.

Just days ago the LA Galaxy star, 36, posted a portrait of his heavily pregnant wife that put her form on show in all its glory.

He wrote on his Facebook page: 'Took this pic of Victoria while she wasn't looking. She looks amazing, so close now to the baby being born!'

And, earlier this week, David and Victoria were wished good luck for their arrival by Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

David attended a drinks reception welcoming the royal couple to Los Angeles, but Victoria was absent from the event given that she was so close to the end of her pregnancy.

The footballer told Prince William: 'Victoria really wanted to come but she is just so tired at the moment. She sent you both lots of love. How was Canada? It looked amazing.'

It's getting close! David was on the field for LA Galaxy yesterday ahead of his wife giving birth

Excited: The couple's children Brooklyn and Romeo were there to cheer their dad on


Prince William replied: 'Don’t be silly, send her all our love and tell her good luck with it all. It’s been an amazing few days – we’ve been so lucky with all the incredible places we’ve been able to see and we’ve met so many fascinating people. It’s been amazing, amazing.'

And, following the birth, William and Catherine were quick to send a message of congratulations to the Beckhams, according to their press secretary Miguel Head, who added they were unlikely to have time to meet the new arrival.

Congratulations: David's UK-based sister Joanne was quick to take to her Twitter page to offer her congratulations

Spice love: Emma Bunton offered her congratulations to the Beckhams on their new arrival

My turn! Victoria's former Spice Girls bandmate Mel B said congratulations but said she wanted to be the one to give birth


David also spoke about the media frenzy surrounding the birth of his first daughter.

He said: 'I woke up on Wednesday to a tonne of messages on my voicemail from our friends congratulating me on the birth of our daughter.

'I turned to Victoria and said: “Did I miss something?” Apparently it’s being reported every day that she’s already been born. One way or another, fingers crossed, she’ll be with us in the next few days.'

Going solo: David attended a drinks reception to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Los Angeles earlier this week and was wished luck for the arrival by the royal pair


The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, 37, has often hinted at her desire for a daughter, saying in one interview that should could imagine “painting her nails, putting on make-up, and choosing clothes” with her.

Last year she said: ‘Everyone keeps asking me if I would like to have a little girl and I think, at some point, if I am lucky enough to have another baby that would be great. If I am blessed enough.’

The couple’s main home is a £14million mansion in Beverly Hills but the couple have yet to decide where they will live once his contract with LA Galaxy expires in November.

Speculation had mounted that they would return to the UK after they put on hold plans to sell their £18 million home - ‘Beckingham Palace’ Hertfordshire.

Victoria recently gave a frank appraisal of how she and her husband differ in their view of life in Los Angeles.

She said: ‘He misses European football. But America really works with my personality.’

Growing brood: Victoria and David are already parents to sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz


The couple first met in 1997 and became engaged a year later before having first son Brooklyn - famously named after the place where he was conceived – in 1999.

Four months later, the Beckhams enjoyed a sumptuous wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland, with the couple much ridiculed for opting to sit on golden thrones.

The couple have become one of the biggest brands in the planet with an array of endorsement deals and are now worth an estimated £150 million.

Second son Romeo was born in 2002 and Beckham left the UK in July 2003 when Real Madrid paid £25million to sign him from Manchester United.

Building up: Victoria was last seen out with David in Las Vegas on 29th June


His wife chose not to move to Spain until the following year choosing instead to focus on a solo career after the demise of the Spice Girls.

David announced he was transferred in July 2007 to LA Galaxy and they moved to Beverly Hills where the boys have been attending a prestigious private school ever since.

Victoria has carved out a successful design career and her dresses are now a favourite with Hollywood stars.

And bets of what their little girl will grow up to be are already being placed and the Irish bookmaking firm Paddy Power has offered odds of 100:1 on Harper following in dad’s footsteps and going out for the England Women’s team.

The odds of her becoming a singer in the mode of her former Spice Girl mother are 16:1.




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Delighted Victoria and David Beckham welcome 'happy and healthy' 7lbs 10oz baby girl

By Liz Thomas and Sarah Bull


-Pair want to 'get to know' their new daughter before deciding on a name
-Sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz 'excited' to meet their new sister
-The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge send message of congratulations
-Emma Bunton and Mel B tweet their congratulations to Victoria

New addition: David and Victoria Beckham have welcomed a new addition to their family, a 7lbs 10oz baby girl


For years their house has been dominated by boys but Victoria and David Beckham have finally got the little girl they have been hoping for.

The couple announced their fourth child was born at 7.55am today and weighed 7lbs and 10oz.

A spokesman said: ‘David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.


‘Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family.'

The child was born by elected Caesarean, in the same way as her older children.

The Beckhams, who have been married for almost 12 years, have yet to release a name for their baby girl.

A close friend said: ‘There is no name as yet. They are going to spend a little time getting to know her before choosing the name.’

The couple are widely expected to stick to showbiz form with something unusual.

Reports suggested Luna was being considered as a name by the pair, while another touted Beverly, as a reference to Beverly Hills, as another possibility.

The couple also turned to their sons for ideas but apparently rejected Romeo's suggestion outright.

Oh baby! David posted this picture of his pregnant wife Victoria on his Facebook page earlier this week


The youngster, a huge fan of Justin Bieber, announced his thoughts after his mother's first scan when she was told she was expecting a fourth son.

'When we got told it was a boy, one of the boys, my middle son Romeo, said, "how about Justin Bieber as a name - Justin Bieber Beckham",' his father told a US talkshow.

'So now we know it's a girl, he's like, 'how about Justine Bieber Beckham".'

Following the birth of the little girl, David's sister Joanne tweeted: 'Big congrats to my sister in law @victoriabeckham and my big bro on the birth of my beautiful niece :) can't wait 2 see u all xx'

A delighted Mel B, who is expecting her third child later this year, also expressed her excitement on the network site, writing: 'Congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I'm about to POP!'

And Emma Bunton added: 'Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can't wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!'

It's getting close! David was on the field for LA Galaxy yesterday ahead of his wife giving birth

Excited: The couple's children Brooklyn and Romeo were there to cheer their dad on


Victoria has remained active throughout her pregnancy - working on her fashion line and travelling up until last month.

Just days ago the LA Galaxy star, 36, posted a portrait of his heavily pregnant wife that put her form on show in all its glory.

He wrote on his Facebook page: 'Took this pic of Victoria while she wasn't looking. She looks amazing, so close now to the baby being born!'

And, earlier this week, David and Victoria were wished good luck for their arrival by Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

David attended a drinks reception welcoming the royal couple to Los Angeles, but Victoria was absent from the event given that she was so close to the end of her pregnancy.

The footballer told Prince William: 'Victoria really wanted to come but she is just so tired at the moment. She sent you both lots of love. How was Canada? It looked amazing.'

Congratulations: David's UK-based sister Joanne was quick to take to her Twitter page to offer her congratulations

Spice love: Emma Bunton offered her congratulations to the Beckhams on their new arrival

My turn! Victoria's former Spice Girls bandmate Mel B said congratulations but said she wanted to be the one to give birth


Prince William replied: 'Don’t be silly, send her all our love and tell her good luck with it all. It’s been an amazing few days – we’ve been so lucky with all the incredible places we’ve been able to see and we’ve met so many fascinating people. It’s been amazing, amazing.'

And, following the birth, William and Catherine were quick to send a message of congratulations to the royal pair, according to their press secretary Miguel Head, who added they were unlikely to have time to meet the new arrival.

David also spoke about the media frenzy surrounding the birth of his first daughter.

He said: 'I woke up on Wednesday to a tonne of messages on my voicemail from our friends congratulating me on the birth of our daughter.

'I turned to Victoria and said: “Did I miss something?” Apparently it’s being reported every day that she’s already been born. One way or another, fingers crossed, she’ll be with us in the next few days.'

Going solo: David attended a drinks reception to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Los Angeles earlier this week and was wished luck for the arrival by the royal pair


The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, 37, has often hinted at her desire for a daughter, saying in one interview that should could imagine “painting her nails, putting on make-up, and choosing clothes” with her.

Last year she said: ‘Everyone keeps asking me if I would like to have a little girl and I think, at some point, if I am lucky enough to have another baby that would be great. If I am blessed enough.’

The couple’s main home is a £14million mansion in Beverly Hills but the couple have yet to decide where they will live once his contract with LA Galaxy expires in November.

Speculation had mounted that they would return to the UK after they put on hold plans to sell their £18 million home - ‘Beckingham Palace’ Hertfordshire.

Victoria recently gave a frank appraisal of how she and her husband differ in their view of life in Los Angeles.

She said: ‘He misses European football. But America really works with my personality.’

Growing brood: Victoria and David are already parents to sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz


The couple first met in 1997 and became engaged a year later before having first son Brooklyn - famously named after the place where he was conceived – in 1999.

Four months later, the Beckhams enjoyed a sumptuous wedding at Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland, with the couple much ridiculed for opting to sit on golden thrones.

The couple have become one of the biggest brands in the planet with an array of endorsement deals and are now worth an estimated £150 million.

Second son Romeo was born in 2002 and Beckham left the UK in July 2003 when Real Madrid paid £25million to sign him from Manchester United.

Building up: Victoria was last seen out with David in Las Vegas on 29th June


His wife chose not to move to Spain until the following year choosing instead to focus on a solo career after the demise of the Spice Girls.

David announced he was transferred in July 2007 to LA Galaxy and they moved to Beverly Hills where the boys have been attending a prestigious private school ever since.

Victoria has carved out a successful design career and her dresses are now a favourite with Hollywood stars.


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Portrait of pregnant Posh: Proud David Beckham shares picture of wife's bare bump

By Natalie Trombetta


Oh baby! David Beckham posted this picture of his pregnant wife Victoria on his Facebook page today


Just last week Victoria Beckham said she was uncomfortable flaunting her bump in public.

But it seems her husband David doesn't share her reservations.

The LA Galaxy star, 36, risked the wrath of his heavily pregnant wife today by posting a portrait that put her form on show in all its glory.

He wrote on his Facebook page: 'Took this pic of Victoria while she wasn't looking. She looks amazing, so close now to the baby being born!'


In the black and white frame, the former Spice Girl, 37, is seen reclining in the sun wearing a skirt and bandeau-style top and dark sunglasses.

The candid shot comes days after she told Women's Wear Daily she didn't want to join the ranks of A-list stars, including Demi Moore, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, who have exposed their bare bumps on magazine covers.

'I’m not really one of those people that likes to go out and pose and flaunt being pregnant,' she said.

'Not like there’s anything wrong in that. I’m so proud to be pregnant and I feel so blessed and so happy, I really do.

'But I’m just not that kind of person. So, no, I won’t be taking my clothes off. I don’t think anyone needs to see that, other than my husband. Absolutely not.'

There are now just days to go before she is due to give birth to her fourth child, a much-longed-for daughter.

She has booked into a private hospital in LA where she will give birth by caesarean on Sunday.

The couple have three boys; Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, and six-year-old Cruz.


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Ready to pop: Victoria and David Beckham prepare for the arrival of their daughter with a birthing ball

By SARAH BULL

Getting ready: Victoria and David Beckham get ready for the arrival of their daughter as they prepare on a birthing ball


She's already mother to three sons, so Victoria Beckham knows now what's involved in giving birth.

But it seems as she prepares for the arrival of her first daughter, Victoria is getting some help from husband David with her breathing.

In astonishing new photos, the pair are seen sitting on a birthing ball, with David's hands clasped around Victoria's pregnant tummy.


'What about Gucci?' In another shot set up by celebrity photographer Alison Jackson and featuring lookalike sees 'Victoria and David' discuss names


In another shot, Victoria and David are seen trying to choose from an unusual list of baby names.

With ideas including Benditlike, Gucci and Santa Monica, Victoria clutches a book of 1000 Girl's Names, while David reads America's Favourite Baby Names.

However, as you may have guessed, the pictures aren't actually of the famous couple but instead of lookalikes, set up for a series of pictures taken by celebrity photographer Alison Jackson.


Out and about: Victoria and David were spotted driving around Los Angeles on Wednesday


Jackson shot to fame when she put together a picture which apparently showed Princess Diana, Dodi Al-Fayed and a mixed-race baby.

But Jackson, who also produces pictures of royal family lookalikes, admitted recently her work takes a lot of time.

Describing how she sets up for a shot, Jackson said: 'I draw up lists of what is needed, contact the various experts such as wig and clothes-makers, make-up artists and lookalike models - and then work closely with them to achieve the exact look I’m seeking.


New addition: David and Victoria are already parents to sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz


'Ultimately, though, it’s up to me to capture the right moment where they all look as I envisaged.

'All this is very expensive; consequently, I don’t take many photographs, maybe one or two a month.'

Victoria and David's little girl, who is due on July 4, will be Victoria and David's fourth child and first daughter and sister for eight-year-old Romeo, Brooklyn, 12, and Cruz, six.


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Beckham to Launch Underwear Line

Soccer ace David Beckham has teamed up with American Idol creator Simon Fuller to launch a new underwear line.

The superstar athlete is set to release a body wear collection and a fragrance called Homme by David Beckham, later this year.

He tells Women's Wear Daily, "It's not my natural inclination to see myself as a brand; I'm just a person who has been fortunate to explore other interests and passions outside of the game I love. I will always be associated with my sport but I am now working across other areas that will continue long after my career has finished".

And the former face of fashion label Emporio Armani briefs can't wait to show fans his new underwear.

He jokes, "Although I'm not sure my mum will be too happy seeing a billboard image of me in underwear again".

Tags: David Beckham, Fragrance, Interests, Passions, Fashion

It's Lord and lady Beckham

DAVID and Victoria Beckham are house-hunting for a mansion in her home county, say her pals.

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is desperate to be close to her parents’ home in Hertfordshire when she and husband David Beckham move back to the UK later this year.

The pair are searching for a “substantial but secure” country pile after becoming convinced their current home, Beckingham Palace near Sawbridgeworth, isn’t private enough.

Posh, 36, who is expecting the couple’s fourth child, wants a grand mansion fit for her status as Queen of WAGS, and is keen to buy near her parents place in Goff’s Oak.

Friends of the couple claim they are looking for suitable properties around the Hatfield and Wheathampstead areas of the county – with money no object.

Estate agents in Herts are said to be desperately trying to come up with a Downton Abbey-style manor, pictured above, in and around the leafy commuter belt less than 30 miles from London.

One old friend said: “Basically they feel their current property just isn’t secure enough. Victoria wants to move closer to her parents and quite likes the area around Hatfield as it is close to some decent schools and is her old stomping ground.”

The couple, who will return to England when footballer David’s contract with LA Galaxy expires, spent the winter in Herts, enjoying family trips to the ice skating rink in Hatfield and Hemel Snow Centre. Victoria also enjoyed shopping in Hatfield’s Galleria centre.

“Victoria knows this area well and likes what it has to offer,” added the friend.

“She considers it home. This is even more important now she’s having another baby.”

Tags: Victoria Beckham, David Beckham

David Beckham (*clears throat, uh hum*) Adjusting Himself…

David Beckham was caught adjusting himself during a training session with Real Madrid over the weekend. Is he REALLY doing that right in the middle of the field?! Well then…