Becks Royal Wedding Dash

The LA Galaxy midfielder, who has been given special permission by his club to be in London, is making a round trip of less than 48 hours to attend the ceremony.

Beckham and his family only arrived on Friday afternoon but he will travel to Texas on Saturday to prepare for the teams Major League match with FC Dallas on Sunday.

Beckham, who became friends with Prince William after working on England's 2018 World Cup bid, was desperate to be at the big occasion.

He said: "I think a Royal Wedding, it's amazing. It really is amazing. Our country needs it. Our country wants it. The British public love the Royal Family.

"I was brought up around the Royal Family and around loving the Royal Family with my granddad, with my nan.

"I took my nan and granddad to Buckingham Palace when I got my OBE. They were so proud. It means so much to them. My granddad served his country and they were so proud of that."

Beckham will also be allowed decide on the day of LA Galaxy's game with FC Dallas if he is in the right condition to play following his trip to London.