David Beckham met several times with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Image: Getty)

David Beckham said he was “really saddened” by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96, and sent “thoughts and prayers” to the royal family.

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Her Majesty the Queen, has passed away peacefully at Balmoral, ending an extraordinary reign of 70 years, it was announced on Thursday afternoon.

Members of the royal family gathered at the Scottish mansion later that day after the queen’s doctors became concerned about her health.

Her son, King Charles III, said his mother’s death was a “moment of great sadness” for him and his family and her loss would be “deeply felt” around the world.

A former England, Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder, Beckham has met the Queen on a number of occasions and was made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honors List in 2003 for his services to football.

Paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth, Beckham said:

“The outpouring of love and respect we saw on your platinum service anniversary.


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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was inaugurated by Buckingham Palace on September 8, 2022.

She died at the age of 96 at her Balmoral home, surrounded by her family, including her son and heir to the throne, Prince Charles, and her grandchildren, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William and the Duke of Sussex. The prince. Harry.

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“How devastated we are today is a testament to what it meant to this country and people around the world.”

How his leadership inspired me. How he comforted us in difficult times.

“He served his country with dignity and grace until his last days. This year she knew how to love. My thoughts and prayers are with our royal family.”

Many sporting events have been canceled since the queen’s death, with all horse racing in the UK suspended on Thursday following the announcement.

Beckham meets the Queen at Buckingham Palace in 2002

Beckham meets the Queen at Buckingham Palace in 2002 (Picture: Getty)

Friday’s test match between England and South Africa has been called off and will not be played on the second day of the PGA Championship.

The English Football League postponed two games on Friday, while the Premier League is considering canceling this weekend’s game out of respect.

The Europa League match between Manchester United and West Ham was played on Thursday night “in accordance with the instructions of the Football Association and UEFA”, but a minute’s silence was observed in both stadiums with the players wearing black bangles.

Beckham’s flagship Manchester United said it “shares the nation’s grief” following the Queen’s death.

“The club recognizes his outstanding contribution to public life, including sport here in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world,” the Premier League said in a statement.

“Everyone associated with Manchester United joins the greater football family in expressing deep sorrow and deepest condolences to the Royal Family.

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