David Beckham 'always there' for Prince William amid 'major grudge' with Prince Harry

Beckham, who described himself as a "huge royalist", attended the event in Davos, Switzerland alongside global leaders in his capacity as Unicef's Goodwill Ambassador.

Princess Beatrice, who is pregnant with her second child, is also set to attend the forum which runs until January 24 and brings together global leaders, entrepreneurs, and influential figures from various sectors.

The sports star also highlighted his major support for Prince William, who is not thought to be on speaking terms with Prince Harry.

Beckham said: "I always get emotional talking about anything that I do with our Royal Family."

"I was brought up in a household that adored and loved everything that came with the Royal Family."

The former professional footballer added that he has helped the Prince of Wales "whenever he's asked me to get involved" and supported causes such as veteran welfare or fundraising efforts for London's Air Ambulance Charity "to get two new helicopters".

He continued: "To be involved in that has always been a yes for me. Whenever the Prince of Wales sends me a message and says I need you to do this or be there, it's always a yes."

Beckham revealed his mother "burst into tears" when he told her he had been asked to represent the King's foundation.

He said: "She knows my grandparents would have been proud that I have played such an important role in the Royal Family and the charities that they have."

He added: "Our King is an incredible man."

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The ex-footballer is understood to not be on speaking terms with his former friend Prince Harry since the Beckhams were blamed for leaking stories to the press, an allegation they strongly denied.

A source told In Touch that Beckham and his sons are against any attempts at rebuilding the relationship with the Sussexes.

The insider revealed that Meghan, 43, "genuinely wants to heal any lingering issues," with Victoria reportedly not being "opposed to it."

The source explained: "The problem is David and her boys are still holding a major grudge."