David Beckham is honoured by wife Victoria on his 46th birthday

David Beckham‘s 46th birthday was celebrated in typically extravagant fashion on Sunday as wife Victoria paid tribute to her husband after presenting him with two footballing doppelgängers made entirely out of balloons. 

The former Manchester United and England legend entered the latter half of his forties on May 2nd as the family enjoy an extended stay in Florida, home to Beckham’s co-owned soccer franchise Inter Miami. 

And Victoria, 47, credited her husband of 22-years in a series of Instagram posts as he celebrated his special day, including one sent on behalf of their 10-year old daughter Harper.  

Cheers! David Beckham was joined by two doppelgänger’s fashioned in his likeness and bearing the home colours of Inter Miami as he kicked off his 46th birthday celebrations on Sunday 

 

We love you: David’s birthday was honoured by wife Victoria in a series of Instagram posts on Sunday

Sharing an image of herself and David on Sunday morning, she wrote: ‘Looks like you’re catching me up!! To a very special husband and the most incredible daddy… Happy birthday we all love you so so much.’ 

Ensuring daughter Harper – whose young age means she does not have access to social media – was also seen to acknowledge the date, Victoria posted an image of the pair with the accompanying caption: ‘Birthday kisses from Harper Seven!’ 

The fashion designer later gave followers an early glimpse of their preparations for the day by revealing a large caricature of David made entirely out of balloons. 

Dressed in the distinctive pink and black home colours of Inter Miami – the club he successfully founded in 2018 – the balloons also appeared to respect his penchant for sculpted facial hair. 

My girl: The fashion designer also shared a special message from the couple’s young daughter Harper Seven

Quite a likeness: The former Manchester United and England ace was presented with a footballing doppelgänger made entirely out of balloons

Undeniable: Dressed in the distinctive pink and black home colours of Inter Miami, the balloons also appeared to respect David’s penchant for sculpted facial hair

Referencing the apparent likeness to her husband in a short video, Victoria wrote: ‘There are similarities, I can’t lie.’ 

David’s children also paid tribute to the former footballer, with middle-son Romeo, 18, sharing a throwback of himself and his father letting their hair down on the beach.

Captioning the image, he wrote: ‘Happy birthday dad !!!! I love u so much and hope you have the most amazing day.’

Elsewhere youngest son Cruz, 16, wrote: ‘Happy birthday dad have a great day love you.’  

Happy birthday dad: Youngest son Cruz also paid tribute to his father on Sunday 

Celebrating the good times: Middle son Romeo shared a shot of himself and David as they let their hair down in Miami 

The posts come after Victoria gave an insight into how her family spent lockdown together.

Victoria and David spent the first lockdown in the Cotswolds with children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, nine – while eldest son Brooklyn, 22, spent some time with fiancee Nicola Peltz, 26, in the States. 

Speaking to Evening Standard editor Emily Sheffield for London Rising, she revealed that unlike most of the nation – she refused to wear loungewear in the house – but did identify with parents stuggling with homeschooling.

Discussing how the family coped in the last year, she revealed that she acted as a ‘cheerleader’ for the group and was determined to keep everyone’s spirits high as they focused on spending time together.

She explained: ‘At first it was a novelty… I love to dress up, and put makeup on and do my hair. It’s who I am.

Main man: David will celebrate his 46th birthday with close friends and family while overseeing Inter Miami’s latest season in the MLS

On reflection:  The posts come after Victoria gave an insight into how her family spent lockdown together (pictured L-R: Brooklyn, Cruz, Harper, David, Victoria and Romeo Beckham)

‘I don’t just dress up to look a certain way for other people, I do it because it makes me feel good about myself.’

‘Obviously I was a little bit more relaxed at home but i still wanted to make an effort. I wasn’t going to automatically put on sweatpants – even if they are very nice Reebok sweatpants!

‘I wasn’t just going to give up and put on an elasticated waistband.’