Very posh and Becks

DAVID Beckham attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the first time yesterday and chatted with the King and Queen about an exciting new project.

- Emily Ferguson

Wearing a new rose named in honour of the monarch in his buttonhole, the ex-England football captain agreed with Camilla that the bloom was "so beautiful" as they caught Dame Joanna Lumley with pensioners up outside the Highgrove stand at the annual garden showcase.

During their warm exchange, David appeared to thank Charles for something, after the monarch asked: "You got it, didn't you?"

The footballer, who recently celebrated his 50th birthday, replied: "It was incredible, thank you, it was very kind." And Camilla was heard to say "Nice to see you again, glad you got the roses."