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'I just love everything about her' David Beckham gushes about the Queen as he recalls 'emotional' OBE acceptance

Published: 03:06 EST, 26 March 2016 | Updated: 08:56 EST, 26 March 2016

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He is an award-winning footballer who has won prizes both on and off the pitch.

However, David Beckham revealed his proudest moment was receiving his OBE from the Queen, as he joined the host of stars taking part in celebratory documentary Our Queen At Ninety.

The patriotic footballing star, who used to be the captain of the England team, also admitted that he loves 'everything' about the monarch.

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'Number one leader': David Beckham voiced his love for the Queen in an interview with ITV ahead of the monarch's 90th birthday

Speaking about the Queen ahead of her 90th birthday on 21 April, Beckham said: 'Collecting my OBE was one of the proudest moments.

'That day was special for me because I brought my grandparents with me, it made me proud that I could bring them to somewhere that they worshipped for their whole lives.

He added: 'Meeting the Queen, it doesn't get better than that.

'You can feel the emotion, I can personally feel the emotion, because I just love everything about our Queen and what she represents. We all look for role models, we all look for leaders.

'I'm privileged and proud that we have the number one leader.'

Royally proud: The former footballer said that one of his biggest honours was receiving his OBE from the Queen

Good sport: Beckham's interview will be aired on Sunday as part of the Our Queen at Ninety documentary on ITV

The former England captain received his OBE at Buckingham Palace in 2003, having been signed to international football since the age of 21.

Speaking at the time, the footballer said it was the 'best' honour he had ever received.

David will also be attending the Queen's Young Leaders Awards in the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace, where he is a speaker.

Proudest moment: David Beckham poses with his wife Victoria in 2003 as he received his award at Buckingham Palace, London

Emotional day: Beckham gushed about the monarch as he said it doesn't get better than meeting the queen

Family affair: The former England captain collected his OBE with his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Peggy West

Last year, the former footballer took pride of place to celebrate the first ever winners of the programme, alongside David Walliams, Sir John Major, Rob Brydon and Duncan Bannatyne.

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.

The interview will be broadcast on Sunday night's Our Queen At Ninety documentary, on ITV at 8pm.

We'll meet again: Queen Elizabeth II met David Beckham again last year when he arrived to celebrate The Queen's Young Leaders programme and present awards

'Privileged and proud': Beckham has been greeted by the Queen on several occasions, including a reception for the Football Association in 2002 (pictured)