David Beckhamis professing his adoration forPrince Harry.
Beckham, 44, toldEntertainment Tonightwhile he has yet to talk to Harry, 35, about his andMeghan Markle‘sdecision to step back as senior membersof the royal family, the soccer star is “proud” of his friend.
“I haven’t spoken to Harry about him moving. We speak as friends and that’s the most important thing for me,”Beckham toldET.
Beckham then went on to rave over Harry as a father to littleArchie.
“I think he’s enjoying being a young father for the first time and that’s what we always spoke about. When you are a parent, it changes everything for you,” Beckham, who shares sonsBrooklyn, 20,Romeo, 17,Cruz, 15, and daughterHarper, 8, with wifeVictoria Beckham, 45.
“He always needs to be happy,” Beckham said of Harry toET. “We love him and he’s an amazing person — and that’s the most important thing — but I’m proud to see him growing up as an individual and being that person that every father wants to be.”
Beckham added: “Every father wants to be loving to their children and that’s what I see with him.”
On Wednesday, Harry,Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamallstepped out on official royal duty— for one of the last times.
The three high-profile royal family members attended different events around the U.K. Harry returned to England on Tuesday — from Canada’s Vancouver Island where he relocated with his wife and son — to begin his final round of official royal outings before he and Meghan officially step down as working royals.
After aglam night outat a charity performance ofDear Evan Hansenon Tuesday, Kate, 38, and William undertook solo events. The royal mom swapped out herglittering princess heelsfor sneakers for her visit to Olympic Park’s London Stadium on Wednesday. She attended an event for SportsAid, of which she is patron, dedicated to celebrating the role that parents and guardians play in their children’s athletic success.
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Meanwhile, her husband William headed to Nottinghamshire, where he visited Tarmac’s National Skills and Safety Park. William wore a reflective jacket, safety glasses and a helmet as he operated an asphalt paver in addition to learning how the company was supporting social mobility and improve opportunities available to young British people.
The 37-year-old royal then headed to The Beacon, a center that has been supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Mansfield since 2001. In addition to providing a space where those in need can get a meal, clean clothes and bathroom facilities, the organization offers access to medical care and help to find living spaces.
On Wednesday, he welcomed everyone at a full-day working summit for his environmental tourism initiativeTravalystin Edinburgh, Scotland. At the event, the Prince asked to be introduced as “just Harry.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/Getty
Prince Harrywill also have an event on March 6, attending the official opening of the Silverstone Experience, a new immersive museum that tells the story of the past, present and future of British motor racing. Meghan will step out solo on March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Meghan andPrince Harrywill reunite with his family on March 9 forCommonwealth Day services.
The agreement reached betweenQueen Elizabethand the couple regarding their royal exit will beput into effectstarting on March 31.
source: people.com
