Ed Sheeran mingles with David Beckham as he joins jean-wearing wife Cherry in the Royal Box

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Ellie Goulding and Ed Sheeran were reunited at the England vs Germany Euro 2020 match on Tuesday, eight years on from their bitter public split. 

The former flames were joined by their new partners, husband Caspar Jopling and wife Cherry Seaborn respectively, as well as some members of the Royal Family, as they sat in the Royal Box at Wembley Stadium.

Despite having a very public fall out back in 2013, in which Ed insinuated that Ellie had ‘cheated’ on him with One Direction star Niall Horan, the pair seemed to have moved on from the incident as they mingled in the box after watching England’s victory.   

Ed, 30, and his wife, 29, sported vintage England shirts for the occasion and Cherry wore jeans while mixing with some of the Royal family, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their eldest son, George, seven. 

Meanwhile, Ellie, 34, cut a stylish figure for the outing, donning a red long-sleeved dress which featured a baby pink print and a matching waistband. 

Ellie and Ed are rumoured to have dated in 2013, when a photo of them holding hands at an awards ceremony was published. 

However, Ellie immediately took to Twitter to deny that anything was going on between the pair, claiming they were just good friends, by posting: ‘I love that holding hands with my friends means we’re an item. In that case I am in many relationships. Lover not a hater. #whatthef**k.’ 

Ed offered up a different explanation, however, reasoning: ‘I mean, normal people don’t hold hands if they’re just friends.’ 

Fans then theorised that their brief romance came to an abrupt end when Ellie ‘cheated’ on Ed with Niall, after Ed released the single, Don’t, in which he sang about a famous ex who makes money in ‘the same way’ Ed does that cheated on him with a friend, saying she ‘ended up physically involved with a friend in the same hotel we were staying in, while I was downstairs.’

In an interview with Billboard magazine Ed insisted that the lyrics were based on real events, saying: ‘The story in Don’t is 100 per cent true. I could have gotten nastier – there was more s*** that I didn’t put in,’ he said.  

Ellie later confirmed that she and Niall did date, saying ‘I did go on a few dates with Niall, but I was never in a relationship with Ed. I have absolutely no idea where that came from and why it was turned into such a big thing.’  

Despite the drama between the pair, in 2014 Ed insisted he had forgiven Ellie as he reflected on his diss track Don’t. 

He told The Sun: ‘I got over the anger the moment I wrote the song. It’s a song that came at the time that I needed to write. That’s the end of it. I’m grateful I could get a song out of it, to be honest. I don’t feel it’s about anyone anymore, I’m not attached to that.

‘The moment you attach to someone to a song it becomes more difficult to sing every night.’

Also in the Royal Box was David Beckham. The retired footballer attended the International match with his son Romeo, 18, who also attended Wimbledon on Monday. 

Romeo looked dapper in a similar suit to his famous dad, after the duo attended an earlier match together last week.

The group were sat metres away from the Royal family, who were given front row seats in the box. 

David appeared in good spirits as he was seen chatting with William and Kate during the game.  

 

Kate Middleton’s stylish ensemble consisted of a textured double-breasted blazer from one of the royal’s favourite High Street brands, Zara. The long sleeve jacket boasts a lapel collar, pronounced shoulders and front flap pockets, alongside glitzy golden buttons.

She teamed the statement garment with a white top and black trousers, while sporting eye-catching pearl drop earrings. The mother-of-three finished her fashionable look with a smattering of glamorous makeup and kept her hair in bouncy curled locks.

George stood between his parents William and Kate as they sang the national anthem ahead of kick-off.

Dressed in a smart suit and sporting a striped tie similar to his father’s, with his hair neatly parted at one side, it was a big moment for the young royal who only steps into the spotlight with his parents on select occasions.

George, who is a football fan like his father, was the only one of the three Cambridge children to come to the game, with his sister Princess Charlotte, six, and brother Prince Louis, three, staying at home.

The young prince amused fans when he mumbled shyly while the stadium joined together with the players to sing God Save the Queen, as some pointed out the song was about his great-grandmother.

Another famous face who enjoyed the match on Tuesday was Stormzy who watched at BOXPARK Wembley with a group of friends.

The rapper sported a Jack Grealish jersey for the day along with a purple cap and dark trousers as he sipped on a beverage with his pals.

TOWIE star Kelsey Stratford was also spotted heading to a friend’s garden party to watch the highly anticipated match.

The reality star looked incredible in a pink crop top which she paired with matching heels along with denim shorts and a pink jacket.

Showing off her sun-kissed tan, Kelsey completed her look for the day by styling her blonde locks into voluminous waves. 

England emerged victorious from the match, dumping Germany out of the Euros as Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane score in a glorious 2-0 Wembley triumph.  

Danny Dyer and Well Mellor were also on hand to get supporters well and truly excited for England’s last-16 Euro 2020 clash.

The EastEnders actor, 43, and the Two Pints Of Lager star, 45, clutched onto their pints and enthusiastically cheered on the crowd at Wembley’s BOXPARK.

Also throwing her support behind football’s finest was Lizzie Cundy, 53, who stripped down to nothing but her England top for a very racy snap.

England are set to play their knockout campaign with a mouth-watering encounter against historic rivals Germany on home soil . 

England and Germany are no strangers in cup competition. 

The Three Lions claimed their one and only World Cup triumph with victory over tonight’s opponents in 1966, thanks to Geoff Hurst’s historic hat-trick.   

Danny and Will were on fine form as they got the party started while a horde of excited England fans jumped up and down and cheered them on.

Mick Carter star Danny was his usual dapper self in a smart grey coat and indigo jeans as he expertly worked the stage at the screening for the big game.

While Will pulled out all the stops in his England top and scarf.

The TV stars were no doubt on hand to give a raucous performance of their reworked version of the football anthem Vindaloo.

The lads joined the likes of Paddy McGuinness, Keith Lemon and Happy Mondays star Bez to record a new version of the track, Vindaloo Part Two, with proceeds going to the NHS. 

Elsewhere, TV personality Lizzie left little to the imagination as she slipped into an England shirt and little else bar her ‘lucky pants’ as she prepared to watch the match.

The star showed off her toned, tanned legs as she stretched them out before in the sizzling snap.

Captioning her post, she penned: ‘The shirt and my lucky pants are on !! Come on England !! We can do this ! Positive thinking everyone !! My score is Eng 2- Ger 0 . What’s your prediction? #england.’

Elsewhere, comedian Rob Beckett could barely contain his excitement as he and pal Lloyd Griffith arrive at Wembley stadium to show their support.

Meanwhile, football legend Paul Gascoigne appeared excited as he posed alongside step-daughter Bianca in a sweet snap. 

Around 45,000 fans were allowed into the stadium to watch Gareth Southgate’s squad defeat the Germans and earn their place in the quarter-finals. 

Millions more were expected to head to their local – with some even hitting the boozers from as early as 7am on Tuesday.

Both Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer urged employers to authorise an early finish for workers ahead of the blockbuster and scores of people have taken to social media to express their joy at the swift getaway.