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David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham stepped out for a special occasion at Buckingham Palace for a state banquet honoring the Amir of Qatar.

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the fashion designer, 50, and the former soccer player, 49, were among the esteemed guests present to welcome Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani to the U.K. The celebrity couple’s attendance was not announced up until the event began, according to The Telegraph.

Photos showed David and Victoria holding hands as they arrived.

Victoria and David Beckham make their way along the East Gallery to attend the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London, England. His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, accompanied by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, will hold several engagements with The Prince and Princess of Wales, The King and Queen as well as political figures.

In addition to the Amir of Qatar, his wife, and their delegation, the prestigious gathering also included King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William. the King, the Queen, and Prince of Wales. David sat next to U.K. opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Paris St-Germain football club Nasser Al-Khelaifi, per the BBC.