After netting 85 goals and registering 121 assists in 394 appearances, clinching six Premier League titles, four domestic cups and a Champions League under the stewardship of Sir Alex Ferguson, Beckham transferred to Real Madrid in a £25m deal in 2003. After a four-year stint at the Bernabeu, Beckham spent the twilight of his career with LA Galaxy, and had loan spells with AC Milan and PSG.
Beckham has also added to his fortune off the pitch. His prowess on the field has been matched by his success off it, as he became a celebrity in his own right away from the game. His marriage to former Spice Girl Victoria Adams catapulted him into the limelight, making him a household name.
In a lucrative move, Beckham signed a 10-year deal in 2021 to become Qatar’s tourism ambassador, reportedly landing £11m a year. Back in 2014, he made headlines by purchasing an MLS expansion team for £18m, which finally kicked off as Inter Miami CF in March 2020.
More recently, Beckham joined forces with ex-United team-mate Gary Neville and others to take over Salford City, a club close to his heart.
King Charles III stands after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey(Image: Getty Images)
Beckham expressed his deep connection to Salford, saying: “I grew up in Salford… I have such fond memories of my time living there and the place and its people played such an important part in my early life in football. Salford City is at the heart of its community… it has a rich history and I am delighted to be a part of the next chapter.”
His personal brand empire, DRJB Holdings, has also added to his fortune over the years. Meanwhile, Victoria carved out a name for herself as a member of the 1990s pop sensation, the Spice Girls – who have sold over 100m records globally and still hold the title of the best-selling girl group of all time.
Despite their success, King Charles III is still £140m wealthier than the Beckhams, largely due to his Sandringham and Balmoral estates. Additionally, managing the Duchy of Cornwall – a private estate established nearly 700 years ago to provide financial support to the heir apparent – is believed to have significantly boosted his wealth.
This, however, pales in comparison to the total net worth of the Royal Family, which was estimated to be around £22billion in 2021, accumulated from various sources including the Crown Estate.
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