David and Victoria Beckham stepped out for a date night during a surprise appearance at Buckingham Palace.
The couple looked all black as they held hands while attending a state banquet in honor of the Emir of Qatar on Tuesday, December 3. David, 49, and Victoria, 50, were just two of the notable names in attendance as the royal family welcomed Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to the United Kingdom. (The BBC reported that the pair were sitting next to the British politician Kemi Badenoch and president of Paris Saint-Germain Football Club Nasser Al-Khelaifi.)
According to UK outlet TelegraphDavid and Victoria’s presence at the palace was not announced prior to their arrival. However, the couple have a long-standing relationship with the royal family, so it’s no surprise that they would be invited to such a prestigious event.
While the celebrity couple showed face, Princess Kate Middleton was noticeably absent from dinner. Kensington Palace had previously announced that the Princess of Wales would not be attending. Kate, 42, appeared with her husband Prince William earlier on Tuesday during the welcoming ceremony of the leader of Qatar to the country.
Queen Camilla’s break from royal duties comes at the behest of husband King Charles III. “Charles saw that Camilla was working too much while also worrying and trying to take care of Charles,” a source tells Us Weekly exclusively about Camilla, 76, not showing up for some royal outings this week. The insider called it mutual (…)
Queen Camilla was left out during Tuesday’s initial welcome as she continues to recover from a chest infection but was photographed attending the white-tie dinner alongside her husband King Charles III.
Victoria and David Beckham
WPA Pool/Getty ImagesBuckingham Palace announced on November 5 that Camilla, 77, would step back from several public events due to the disease.
“Her Majesty the Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection for which her doctors have recommended a short period of rest,” a spokesman said at the time. “It is with great regret that Her Majesty has had to withdraw from her engagements for this week, but she very much hopes to recover in time to attend this weekend’s commemorations as usual.”
Camila has attended several events over the past month, but has still refused to appear while she recovers. The palace offered an update on the Queen’s health on Tuesday, revealing that she had been suffering from a form of pneumonia.
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She left the event welcoming Sheikh Tanim bin Hamad Al-Thani and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thanidue to post-viral symptoms that include fatigue.
Victoria and David Beckham
AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesCamilla’s illness came after she and Charles, 76, took a trip to Australia and Samoa at the end of October. The couple ended their week-long visit on October 26. In the weeks that followed, Camilla focused on release of her documentary, Her Majesty The Queen: Behind closed doorswhich was released on November 11.
“It’s very moving, isn’t it?” Charles said of the film, which highlights Camilla’s work with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. “I’m very proud of it. It brought me to tears.”
