The 73-years-old Ted Beckham got married to millionaire solicitor Hilary Meredith, 62 years old, at an intimate ceremony in Temple where his famous son, David Beckham played the role of best man in London’s law district.
According to the source, the wedding was a very small private affair with just a handful of close family and friends including David, Victoria, and three of the children. The source said, “David was best man and did all the unusual things the best man does like hold the rings and he was due to give a speech as well.”
The source further stated, “Ted is in his 70s and Hilary is in her 60s. it was the second wedding for both of them so they didn’t want to make fuss of it but the whole family was delighted to be there.”
The groom was dressed in white who arrived traditionally late with her daughter Charlotte as a bridesmaid.
Ted Beckham's Married Life
Ted Beckham and Hilary Meredith met first met in 2019 through their charity work for army veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village. Ted Beckham announced his engagement via a joint statement with his fiancée, Meredith in March 2020 saying, “While there are far more important things going on in the world right now, we are thrilled to say that we are happily engaged. Stay safe everyone.”
Ted Beckham was married to David’s mother, Sandra for 33 years before they got divorced in 2002. They lived together in the house of Chingford, East London for 18 years and still were working their old profession despite David’s huge success. His ex-wife used to work as a hairdresser and Ted, himself used to work as a gas fitter.
David has revealed in his autobiography that his father, Ted loved his mother, Sandra but was never affectionate towards her. He wrote, “he loves my mum nut he’s never been affectionate to her in front of my two sisters and me. He’s quite hard faced and can be sarcastic. He also gets fired up easily.”
He added, “If something is said about me, he’ll want to punch whoever said it but if my mum hears it she’ll just want to cry. The quality I like the least in myself is my short temper. I think I get it from my dad.”
Ted’s son David Beckham has shared a beautiful message for the women of his life dedicated to his wife Victoria, daughter Harper Seven, and mother Sandra Georgina West on International Women’s Day via his Instagram where he wrote, “I’ve been so lucky to have such incredible and strong women inspire me throughout my life. Today and everyday we celebrate all women around the world…Happy International Women’s day #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay @victoriabeckham @sandra_beckham #HaperSeven”
A retro photo of Ted’s ex-wife, Sandra’s photo was shared by their son, David Beckham, and congratulated her on Mother’s Day writing, “Happy Mother’s Day to the most amazing Mum..Have the most amazing day we love you.”
When the photo was shared via his Instagram account, many people commented on the resemblance of Princess Diana. His mother had a stunning resemblance to the late Princess Diana. Some people even commented saying David took Diana’s old photo on purpose.
Ted Beckham Family Details
Ted Beckham and his ex-wife Sandra Georgina West share three children altogether which includes their popular son, David Beckham, and two beautiful daughters named Lynne Georgina and Joanne Louise.
Lynne Beckham Briggs is the eldest of three siblings and was born in 1972. She was married to Colin, her ex-husband with whom she had three kids.
Joanne Louise is the youngest child of Ted and Sandra. She is 39 years old now and is the mother of a daughter, Peggy.
David Beckham is the middle child born in 1975. He is the famous English football player known as the husband of Victoria Adam, a popular model, singer, and businesswoman. They got married in 1999 and are parents of four children named Brooklyn Beckham, Romeo James Beckham, Harper Seven Beckham, and Cruz Beckham. David Beckham is now the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and Salford City.
Charlotte Meredith is the step-daughter of Ted Beckham as she is the daughter of his present wife, Hilary Meredith.