SIR David Beckham sowed the seed for his knighthood by growing a royal rose at his country estate.
The former England captain, 50, planted a £23 shrub honouring the Prince and Princess of Wales at his £12million pad.
David planted a £23 shrub honouring the Prince and Princess of Wales at his £12million pad[/caption]
The William and Catherine rose was created by renowned horticulturalist David Austin in 2011 to celebrate the royal couple’s wedding.
In June, Becks was awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours List for his contributions to sport and charity.
The dad of four proudly gave a tour of his Cotswolds flower bed during his wife Victoria’s Netflix documentary, which premiered on Thursday.
A plant marker in soil read: “Rosa. William and Catherine.”
Commenting on husband David’s gardening, Victoria, 51, said: “It’s amazing what you’ve built here.”
In May, Becks made his first visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where he met the King and Queen.
Last year, The Sun on Sunday revealed beekeeper David and the Charles had bonded over a jar of homemade honey.
Charles invited Becks to Highgrove to learn more about The King’s Foundation, a charity he set up in 1986.
A source said: “The King and David Beckham have really bonded over their similar interests.”
Nature-lover Charles was also impressed by Beckham’s new love of the countryside.
The William and Catherine rose was created by renowned horticulturalist David Austin in 2011[/caption]
