David Beckham cuts a dapper figure in a slick navy suit as he greets the Queen at swanky celeb-packed royal reception at Buckingham Palace
- As well as the footballer, 43, the Queen, 92, hosted the likes of Sir Lenny Henry, Nicola Adams, Neelam Gill and Ore Oduba at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening
- The Young Leaders programme, in its fourth year, celebrates the achievements of young change-makers
David Beckham was dressed to impress as he attended a royal star-studded ceremony which marked The Queen and Meghan Markle teaming up for their second joint engagement in less than two weeks.
Cutting a dapper figure, the footballer, 43, looked delighted as he arrived to the ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening in a slick navy suit.
After greeting the Queen, David was seen getting comfortable alongside the likes of Nicola Adams and Sir Lenny Henry to watch the Duchess of Sussex, 36, and her other half Prince Harry, 33, present awards to winners of the Queen's Young Leaders for 2018.
Dapper: David Beckham, 43, was dressed to impress as he attended a royal star-studded ceremony on Tuesday which marked The Queen and Meghan Markle teaming up for their second joint engagement in less than two weeks
Greeting: David couldn't contain his glee as he shook hands with the Queen, who also looked thrilled in return
David couldn't contain his glee as he shook hands with the Queen, who also looked thrilled in return.
While this isn't the first time that the athlete has met the Queen, he still proved to be overwhelmed with excitement as he stood in line for the greeting.
The Queen cut a typically elegant figure in a striking light green and pink floral number, along with white satin gloves and pearls.
Happy: While this isn't the first time that the athlete has met the Queen, he still proved to be overwhelmed with excitement as he stood in line for the greeting
Her time to shine: David enthusiastically watched on as the Queen moved onto Nicola Adams
A dapper figure: The footballer looked delighted as he arrived to the ceremony at Buckingham Palace in a slick navy suit
Front row: After greeting the Queen, David got comfortable alongside the likes of Nicola Adams and Sir Lenny Henry
Arriving in style: Putting on a more serious display, David was seen arriving at Buckingham Palace ahead of the ceremony
Meanwhile, David refused to forego his smile as he sat alongside boxer Nicola Adams, who was clad in a blue power suit, and suited and booted Sir Lenny Henry, 59.
Sir Lenny Henry, who recently shed three stone, showed off his slimmed down physique in a suave ensemble.
Model Neelam Gill looked effortlessly chic as she clad her statuesque figure in a camel coloured suit with belted detailing.
Tina Daheley, a journalist and presenter, nailed summer chic as she opted for a flowing dress which clashed polka dot print with florals.
Summertime: Battling Britain's scorching sun, David forewent his blazer as he pulled up
Delighted: David refused to forego the smile from his face during the royal engagement which was attended by a slew of other celebrities
Tatt's cool: David completed his navy suit with a crisp white shirt, the collar of which exposed the inkings on his neck
Guests: David was joined by boxer Nicola Adams who made a statement in a blue and white power suit
Having a chat: David and Nicola shares a light-hearted conversation before the ceremony began
Looking good: Sir Lenny Henry, who recently shed three stone, showed off his slimmed down physique in a suave ensemble
Rejoicing: The multi-talented star put on a very animated display as he screamed in delight following his arrival to the reception
Elegant: Model Neelam Gill looked effortlessly chic as she clad her statuesque figure in a camel coloured suit with belted detailing
Bloomin' beautiful: Tina Daheley, a journalist and presenter, nailed summer chic as she opted for a flowing dress which clashed polka dot print with florals
Keeping in theme with the joyous occasion, Ore Oduda flashed a thumbs up sign as he also made for a very suave display.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle drew comparisons to her sister-in-law Kate with a curly new 'do, wearing a powder pink dress teamed with a pair of sensible black courts.
The Young Leaders programme, now in its fourth and final year, celebrates the achievements of young change-makers from across the Commonwealth.
This year's cohort, from across 38 countries, have been lauded for working to improve the lives of people across a diverse range of issues from supporting people living with mental health problems to access to education, promoting gender equality, food scarcity and climate change.
Suave: Keeping in theme with the joyous occasion, Ore Oduda flashed a thumbs up sign as he also made for a very suave display
Royal engagement: The Duchess of Sussex, 36, and her other half Prince Harry, 33, were there to present awards to winners of the Queen's Young Leaders for 2018
Beauty: Meghan drew comparisons to her sister-in-law Kate with a curly new 'do, wearing a powder pink dress teamed with a pair of sensible black courts
Regal: The double-breasted Prada number featured a thin belted waist, a peplum-effect bodice and an asymmetrical skirt, and looked strikingly similar to the Carolina Herrera ensemble she wore for Trooping the Colour
Commendations: The Young Leaders programme, now in its fourth and final year, celebrates the achievements of young change-makers from across the Commonwealth
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