Spice Girls icon Victoria Beckham has changed her name in a move that has shocked everyone.
Victoria’s new Netflix series, that premiered just last month (October 2025), had everyone talking about the star’s life and her relationship with former footballer, David Beckham.
But the icon has made a shock new move that has stunned once again.
The celebrity couple announced their engagement in 1998, and held off on planning their all-singing, all-dancing weding until the summer of 1999.
And while the duo have often been looked up to as the ultimate early 2000s ‘couple goals,’ life hasn’t always been picture-perfect for the pair.
Victoria and David Beckham’s early relationship
In an interview with Ellen Degeneres in 2008, David revealed that he knew Victoria was the one for him, long before they ever crossed paths.
He said: “I was in a hotel room with my best friend, who was my best man at my wedding.
“I remember turning around – before I’d even met Victoria – and said, ‘I want to marry that one.’”
Victoria separately claimed that ‘love at first sight does exist,’ after the pair tied the knot in 1999.
They now share four children: sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, as well as daughter Harper.
In 2003 after having their first two children, the couple announced that they were moving to Spain, after David signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid.
But it’s here when things began to get a little troublesome for the happy couple.
The cheating scandal
In 2004, just a year after their move to Spain, David’s former personal assistant, Rebecca Loos, claimed that the two had an affair while he was playing for Real Madrid.
The former footballer has consistently denied the allegations, previously citing them as ‘ludicrous,’ and it was a huge talking point of their 2023 Netflix series, Beckham.
In the show, Victoria described the alleged affair as the ‘hardest period’ of her life, with tabloids splashing the story relentlessly.
Earlier this year (March 2025), Loos gave an interview with 60 Minutes Australia, in which she insisted the supposed affair really happened.
She claimed: “I have stuck to the truth. I’ve never exaggerated.
“I never lied about a single thing. Why? Because I’m going up against the strongest, most powerful couple in the media who have all the money in the world for the best PR, the best lawyers.
“And all I had on my side was the truth.”
The name change
Her husband, David, received a knighthood from King Charles earlier this week (November 4), for his outstanding contribution to sport and charity.
And while he celebrated becoming Sir David Beckham, Victoria also gained a new title as a result.
Gushing about her husband’s achievement on Instagram, she wrote: “David, from the moment I met you 28 years ago, you’ve always been so proud to represent your country.
“Whether on or off the pitch, no one loves England or respects our Royal Family more, so to see you honoured by The King today is something I’ll forever cherish.
“You’ve achieved so much, and yet you’re still the same kind, humble, hardworking man I met nearly 30 years ago, as well as the most amazing husband and father.”
She added: “I’ve never felt prouder than I do today. Sir @davidbeckham, we all love you so much xxx”
In keeping with royal tradition, the former Spice Girl is now entitled to call herself Lady Beckham – a title given to the wife of a man who has been knighted as a ‘Sir.’
While the title is optional, the Mirror reported that Victoria is keen to take on her ‘Lady’ title.
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