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Victoria Beckham wears a shirt from her clothing line that works as a statement about her public image.
A rare smile for Victoria Beckham while receiving her OBE from Prince William at Buckingham Palace in London, Wednesday April 19, 2017. Picture: Yui Mok/PA/AP
VICTORIA Beckham received her OBE for her services to fashion and charity work at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
The former Spice Girl couldn’t hide a wry smile as she was greeted by the Duke of Cambridge to receive her honour.
After her OBE was pinned to her jumper, Victoria allowed herself to grin as she talked with the Prince, The Sunreports.
She’s previously said that ‘fashion stole my smile’ when asked why she always seems to be sans smile.
Her husband David and her mother Jackie Adams watched proudly as Victoria walked up to accept the honour.
Friends of the fashion designer said she was “delighted and humbled for the recognition”.
Fashion designer Victoria Beckham receives her OBE from Britain's Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday. Picture: Yui Mok/PA via APSource:AP
In September 2014 Victoria became a UN goodwill ambassador for an AIDS charity.
She is also a patron of the Elton John Aids Foundation and supports animal charity Peta and Save the Children.
Speaking of the difference she hoped to make in her role for the UN, Victoria said at the press conference in New York: “I am mother and I am a woman.
“I will do whatever I can to raise awareness. I feel very passionate about this. I recently visited South Africa and was so touched by the women I met and felt inspired. I came home and I knew I had to do something.
“It’s taken me to get to 40 to realise I have a responsibility as a woman and as a mother.
“For some reason people will listen to me. This is the beginning of an incredible journey for me.
“I have people mentoring me. I am going back to South Africa in a few weeks and then further afield next year.
Fashion designer Victoria Beckham, right, receives her OBE from Britain's Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. Picture: Yui Mok/PA via APSource:AP
“I would do anything for my children and I think every woman has the right to health and every woman has the right to give their children a healthy future.
“[Sir] Elton [John] is a very dear friend of mine and David’s and we’ve been patrons of the Elton John Aids Foundation for 20 years so I have been working a lot with lots of AIDS charities.
“It’s why I realise I have to step forward and do whatever I can do. I want to get to know the women and understand them. It was life changing when I want to South Africa.”
Fashion designer Victoria Beckham, background centre, receives her OBE from Britain's Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London.Source:AP
David, who received his OBE in 2003, called receiving the honour his proudest moment.
He said at the time: “That day was special for me because I brought my grandparents with me.
“It made me proud that I could bring them to somewhere that they worshipped for their whole lives.
“Meeting the Queen, it doesn’t get better than that.
“You can feel the emotion, I can personally feel the emotion, because I just love everything about our Queen and what she represents. We all look for role models, we all look for leaders.
“I’m privileged and proud that we have the number one leader.”
David Beckham received his OBE back in 2003 from Queen Elizabeth II. Picture: Fiona Hanson/APSource:AAP
This article was reproduced with permission from The Sun.
