David Beckham celebrates his dad Ted’s 72nd birthday with a sweet throwback snap as he praises him for ‘supporting his dream’
David Beckham has celebrated his dad Ted’s 72nd birthday with a sweet throwback snap.
The former football star, 45, shared a black and white snap of his father cradling him as a baby as he praised him for ‘always supporting his dreams.’
In March it was revealed that Ted was engaged to solicitor Hilary Meredith, 18 years after he divorced David’s mother Sandra.
Happy Birthday! David Beckham, 45, has celebrated his dad Ted’s 72nd birthday with a sweet throwback snap
David’s post featured a snap of him taken mere hours after he was born, with Ted looking every inch the proud dad as he held his newborn son.
He penned the caption: ‘Happy Birthday Dad xx You always supported me living my dream and for that I’ll be forever thankful for the amazing support from Ridgeway Rovers to captain of England x have the most amazing day we love you ♥️.’
For several years David has always marked his dad’s birthday with a throwback snap from his youth, and this year proved to be no different.
Celebration: The football star penned a sweet caption honouring his father, and thanked him for ‘always supporting his dreams’
Family: David is pictured with dad Ted, his sister Joanne and his mum Sandra in 2017
Earlier this year, Ted announced that he was engaged to his partner Hilary, after they met while working for army veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village.
A joint statement from the couple, said: ‘While there are far more important things going on in the world right now, we are thrilled to say that we are happily engaged. Stay safe everyone.’
Ted’s engagement comes 18 years after he divorced David’s mother Sandra, who he was previously married to for 33 years.
Following their divorce, Ted suggested David’s skyrocketing fame was the catalyst for the breakdown of his marriage to Sandra.
Lovely news! In March it was revealed that Ted was engaged to solicitor Hilary Meredith, 18 years after he divorced David’s mother Sandra
He wrote in his autobiography: ‘All the hype, all the stress, all the attention – it wasn’t a world we were used to and it was very tough.
‘I don’t think we were really prepared for it – although I’m not sure there’s much you can do to prepare yourself.
‘You just get swept along in it and bowled along. But it does wear you down.’
Ted tied the knot with Sandra in 1969 and soon welcomed their three children, Lynne, 47, David and their youngest child Joanne, 38.
Both of David’s parents make frequent appearances on his Instagram page.
Family: Ted tied the knot with Sandra in 1969 and soon welcomed their three children, Lynne, 47, David and their youngest child Joanne, 38