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Queens Park Rangers? David Beckham poses with his hands on his knees along with Her Majesty and Sir John Major in Buckingham Palace 'squad photo'

By MailOnline Reporter

Published: 13:54 EST, 22 June 2015 | Updated: 01:46 EST, 23 June 2015

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He is considered football royalty.

But David Beckham looked like he was posing for a football squad photograph as he met a true regal figure at Buckingham Palace on Monday, hosted by none other than Her Majesty, the Queen.

The Manchester United and England legend, sitting with his hands placed on his knees next to the Queen, was a special guest at HM The Queen's Young Leaders Event, which celebrates Britain and the Commonwealth's emerging business talent.

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Been here before, David? Beckham looked as if he was posing for a football team photo as he joined the Queen, John Major and young leaders from across the Commonwealth

Impressive: Beckham was in the presence of a true regal figure when he attended a formal reception at Buckingham Palace on Monday, hosted by none other than Her Majesty, The Queen

Footballing royalty: Looking typically on-trend, the 40 year-old wore a dark, navy blue suit which he matched with a crisp, white shirt for a classic style

England's captains: Beckham joined former Prime Minister Sir John Major and the Queen for the event in the Palace on Monday

His pose looked strikingly similar to the one used by footballers - and Beckham himself back in the day - in team photographs before the season gets under way.

Looking typically on-trend, the 40 year-old wore a dark, navy blue suit which he matched with a crisp, white shirt for a classic style as he mingled with Sir John Major and the award winners.

Adding a modern touch, he also boasted a white pocket square and a polka dot tie.

Complete with a pair of leather shoes and some designer stubble, not to mention his best 'blue steel' pose, the former England captain was deftly dapper.

David Beckham with some of Queen's Young Leaders of 2015

Practice makes perfect: Beckham (top row, left of centre) had 21 years to perfect his squad photo look, including with the Treble-winning Manchester United team before the 2000-2001 season

Looking good: Typically on-trend, the 40 year-old wore a dark, navy blue suit which he matched with a crisp, white shirt for a classic style

Stylish: Complete with a pair of leather shoes and some designer stubble, not to mention his best 'blue steel' pose, the football ace was deftly dapper

Also displaying a trendy haircut, he showed off a short back-and-sides with a high quiff, which look part Don Draper, part Morrissey.

However, there was absolutely no sign of his designer wife, former Spice Girl Victoria, or their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.

Fortunately there were other other glamorous women in attendance - in particular, former Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton.

Going solo for the evening: There was no sign of his designer wife, former Spice Girl Victoria, or their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper

Golden Balls: Beckham showed off a short back-and-sides with a high quiff as he gave a speech at the reception

Typically alternative in her choice of attire, the pregnant presenter wore a vivid, multi-coloured dress which featured an array of designs - including a picture of a flamingo.

Fearne announced she is expecting her second child with husband Jesse Wood at the end of February.

Sharing the happy news via her website, in a statement she wrote: 'Jesse and I are very happy to announce we are having another baby.' She also took the time to announce her plans to leave Radio 1 when she has her second child, after ten years with the station.

Bright young thing: Typically alternative in her choice of attire, the pregnant presenter wore a vivid, multi-coloured dress which featured an array of designs - including a picture of a flamingo

John Bishop, Rob Brydon and David Walliams at Buckingham Palace for the Queen's Young Leaders event

Dressing smartly: Emma Freud arrives at Buckingham Palace for the Queen's Young Leaders Event

The Queen’s Young Leader Award recognises and celebrates exceptional people aged 18-29 from across the Commonwealth, who are taking the lead in their communities and using their skills to transform lives, according to the official website.

Winners of this prestigious Award will receive a unique package of training, mentoring and networking, including a one-week residential programme in the UK during which they will collect their Award from Her Majesty The Queen.

With this support, Award winners will be expected to continue and develop the amazing work they are already doing in their communities.