WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Soccer royalty made its method into the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Wednesday when David Beckham took his place on Centre Court.

Beckham, one of the well-known gamers in soccer historical past for each his potential on the sphere and his persona off it, attended Day 3 of the grass-court event a day after Kate, the Princess of Wales, was within the stands.

Beckham, sitting along with his mom, has been an everyday over time on the All England Club.

On the soccer discipline, Beckham turned a famous person whereas enjoying for Manchester United and serving to the crew win the Champions League, the Premier League and the FA Cup in 1999. That feat was matched by rival Manchester City this season.

Beckham additionally performed for England’s nationwide soccer crew, however World Cup success eluded him regardless of some deep runs within the event.

Beckham is married to the previous Victoria Adams, also referred to as Posh Spice of the British pop group the Spice Girls.

British adventurer Bear Grylls was additionally within the Royal Box on Wednesday.

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