14-year-old Harper Beckham, daughter to celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham, has a soft spot for her dad. As the youngest of four and Beckham’s only daughter, the blooming father-daughter bond has long been obvious to all. Dad described daughter as “the most special precious young lady who is kind inside & out” this year on her birthday. And their closeness was reflected in Harper’s thoughtful, heart-melting gift to the famed former footballer on his.
The David Beckham Rose blooms
Sir David celebrated his 50th on 2nd May this year with a week of festivities, culminating in a glamorous private birthday dinner. Guests such as Eva Longoria and Gordon Ramsay celebrated alongside him, Victoria and their three youngest children. David posted pictures of the evening on Instagram, with snaps of him snuggling his daughter at the formal dinner and busting out dad moves on the dance floor by her side.
Harper, who been recently venturing into the world of fashion alongside mum Victoria, looked elegant in classic Beckham style. And the youngest of the Beckham brood is showing she has tasteful style that extends beyond the sartorial.
“Such an incredible gift from my amazing daughter”
Wanting to find the perfect gift to celebrate her father’s half-century, Harper has certainly done her research. News of the present she settled on has just been released. A new breed of English shrub rose has been grown and named in his honour. “David’s daughter Harper wished to mark the occasion of his 50th birthday with something enduring and full of beauty,” says a press release from David Austin Roses. “Inspired by this touching family gesture, David Austin Roses chose to dedicate this new rose to Sir David Beckham. Harper’s wish has grown into a rose of remarkable character.”
David shared the news on his Instagram stories earlier today, saying this was “such an incredible gift from my amazing daughter”. The flower grown for the occasion is true to the classic and elegant style the Beckhams have become known for. The rose buds “open with a subtle flush of pink, revealing luminous white blooms tinged with soft blush and yellow. The semi-double flowers are gently cupped in form, and each reveals a striking starburst of golden stamens at its heart.”
David Austin roses are famously fragrant, with multiple delicate cupped petals and full of traditional English charm. They bloom in most Aussie moderate climates in the summer months. The perfume of the new Sir David Beckham rose will reportedly have “fresh green notes of banana, warm honeyed musk layered with hints of nougat, clove and myrrh.”
David Beckham in the garden
The Beckham family have recently been enjoying the spotlight again, this time with former Spice Girl and fashion icon Victoria the focus in her a docuseries on Netflix. It follows the 2023 four-party documentary series Beckham, which explored David Beckham’s early life, rise to fame, soccer career and current family life.
The Australian House & Garden team loved the glimpses into the Beckham country estate. The rambling grounds, vegetable patches and kitchen-garden was impressive but not surprising, with David being a passionate cook and gardener. We wonder if there’ll be a new addition to the garden this coming English summer, with the Sir David Beckham rose blooming on the grounds.
The Sir David Beckham rose will launch at RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2026. Each sale of the rose will see a £2.50 donation to The King’s Foundation, the charity for which David Beckham is an ambassador.
Harper Beckham evidently wins the daughter-of-the-year award for this incredibly sweet and thoughtful birthday present.
