and was seen rubbing shoulders with and at a star-studded dinner. The football legend and his fashion designer wife Victoria were among the high-profile guests invited to Highgrove House, the Gloucestershire residence of the royals.

Other notable attendees included Dame Helen Mirren, Stanley Tucci and his wife Felicity Blunt, Donatella Versace, former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, and renowned chefs Raymond Blanc and Angela Hartnett. The Beckhams were pictured sharing a laugh with the King before posing in front of an impressive fireplace.

David, 49, looked suave in a black tuxedo, while Victoria, 50, dazzled in a floor-length white gown that had a bridal feel. The event was reportedly a "celebration of slow food and slow fashion", with the menu prepared by acclaimed chef Francesco Mazzei and inspired by Italian-American actor Tucci, who hosts the series Tucci: The Heart of Italy on National Geographic.

Guests enjoyed a menu that began with pasture salumi, Tuscan style pate and coppa, followed by Yorkshire pecorino cheese puffs and a caponata tartelletta. The feast continued with Scottish crab panzanella and Westcombe ricotta accompanied by Highgrove herbs ravioli and Isle of Wight tomato passata, reports .

Mains featured Suffolk red porchetta with pumpkin and sage mash, completed by Tuscan kale. For dessert, Zuppa inglese and biscotti provided a sweet finish.

This lavish dining experience could be seen as another snub to , as well as King Charles and his wife Camilla.

Despite once being close with Prince Harry and Meghan, even attending their grand Windsor wedding in 2018, it appears that David and Victoria Beckham's relationship with the Royal couple has cooled significantly, with reports suggesting they are not on speaking terms following a 'frosty' incident.

Tom Bower, in his book "House of Beckham," claims that Meghan was incensed after The Sun published an article about her "growing friendship" with Victoria, which stated: "Their [Meghan and Victoria's] love of pricey facials and glamorous blow-dries has become the foundation for a growing friendship."

After being accused of spreading gossip, Victoria is reportedly hurt "as that's the last thing she would ever do", and it's said that her husband David and their sons are "holding a major grudge". A source revealed to Express that David is fiercely protective of his wife and doesn't believe she should offer Harry or Meghan another chance.

The insider shared with the publication: "They're just so offended and angry on her behalf and think she's being way too nice about it all. As far as they're concerned, there is no going back."

The source further mentioned that the former footballer, a staunch royalist, wouldn't be 'disloyal' to Charles and Camilla, with whom they share a good relationship, by "welcoming Harry and Meghan back".

The dinner also comes as David Beckham faced another disappointment in not receiving recognition on the honours list this past December 2024. Beckham, despite being one of the UK's sporting icons, captained the England squad and amassed a glittering array of trophies during his time with clubs such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and PSG notable achievements including Premier League, La Liga, and Champions League titles.

Not only has he carved out a remarkable career on the pitch, but Beckham has also founded MLS team Inter Miami and contributed significantly to sports, earning him the endearing title of "sir in waiting" among his supporters. Yet, despite these accolades and an OBE awarded in 2003, Beckham remains without a knighthood, much to the chagrin of his fans.

His ongoing exclusion from Royal honours extends beyond seven years after damaging emails were leaked in 2017, which potentially hindered his chances of an imminent knighthood.