David Beckham Sits in Royal Box at Wimbledon a Day after Princess Kate Made an Appearance

Former British football player David Beckham and his mother Sandra Beckham sit in the royal box in Center Court during the women's singles tennis match between Russia's Daria Kasatkina and Britain's Jodie Burrage on the third day of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2023. (AFP)
Former British football player David Beckham and his mother Sandra Beckham sit in the royal box in Center Court during the women's singles tennis match between Russia's Daria Kasatkina and Britain's Jodie Burrage on the third day of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2023. (AFP)
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David Beckham Sits in Royal Box at Wimbledon a Day after Princess Kate Made an Appearance

Former British football player David Beckham and his mother Sandra Beckham sit in the royal box in Center Court during the women's singles tennis match between Russia's Daria Kasatkina and Britain's Jodie Burrage on the third day of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2023. (AFP)
Former British football player David Beckham and his mother Sandra Beckham sit in the royal box in Center Court during the women's singles tennis match between Russia's Daria Kasatkina and Britain's Jodie Burrage on the third day of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2023. (AFP)

Football royalty made its way into the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Wednesday when David Beckham took his place on Centre Court.

Beckham, one of the most famous players in football history for both his ability on the field and his persona off it, attended Day 3 of the grass-court tournament a day after Kate, the Princess of Wales, was in the stands.

Beckham, sitting with his mother, has been a regular over the years at the All England Club.

On the soccer field, Beckham became a superstar while playing for Manchester United and helping the team win the Champions League, the Premier League and the FA Cup in 1999. That feat was matched by rival Manchester City this season.

Beckham also played for England's national soccer team, but World Cup success eluded him despite some deep runs in the tournament.

Beckham is married to the former Victoria Adams, also known as Posh Spice of the British pop group the Spice Girls.

British adventurer Bear Grylls was also in the Royal Box on Wednesday.



Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Royal Reserve Sees Release of Over 30 Endangered Animals

The release included 20 Arabian sand gazelles, five Arabian Oryx, four wild hares, three steppe eagles, and a Black kite. SPA
The release included 20 Arabian sand gazelles, five Arabian Oryx, four wild hares, three steppe eagles, and a Black kite. SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Royal Reserve Sees Release of Over 30 Endangered Animals

The release included 20 Arabian sand gazelles, five Arabian Oryx, four wild hares, three steppe eagles, and a Black kite. SPA
The release included 20 Arabian sand gazelles, five Arabian Oryx, four wild hares, three steppe eagles, and a Black kite. SPA

The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in collaboration with the Imam Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority, has released over 30 endangered animals into the King Khalid Royal Reserve, as part of programs for breeding and reintroducing endangered species into their natural habitats, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Wednesday.
The release included 20 Arabian sand gazelles, five Arabian Oryx, four wild hares, three steppe eagles, and a Black kite, aiming to boost the reserve's biodiversity, restore ecological balance, enhance sustainability, and promote eco-tourism, SPA said.
These national efforts reflect the Kingdom's pioneering efforts in preserving natural resources and pursuing sustainable development through building sustainable ecological models. They also demonstrate Saudi Arabia’s commitment to global environmental protection and sustainability, SPA added.