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'I met the Beckhams - Victoria looked me up and down and made shocking comment'

The West End icon shared her memory of meeting David and Victoria Beckham at Windsor Castle, after receiving her Damehood for services to charity and music from King Charles

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David Beckham was supported by Victoria Beckham at the ceremony (Image: Getty Images)

Elaine Paige has revealed she was left taken aback by a comment Victoria Beckham said to her. The BBC Radio 2 presenter was awarded a Damehood at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle last November, recognised for her services to charity and music.

The same event also saw David Beckham honoured, after being named in King Charles Birthday Honours list for his work in sport and charitable causes.

Before collecting their awards, the 78-year-old said she spent a moment mingling with the Beckhams, as well as David's parents, Ted and Sandra.

Recalling the moment on BBC Radio 2 with Sara Cox, Elaine claimed Victoria looked her up and down and let out a gasp, which left her briefly worried shed done something wrong.

Instead, the West End star said David's wife told her: "You look absolutely stunning." She admitted the praise "shocked" her, before she informed the former Spice Girl that she was using a handbag designed by her.

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Elaine Paige said Victoria's comment left here 'shocked'

"And she looked at it and she said, 'Oh, that makes me feel very happy'. So yeah, I got ten points from Victoria Beckham," she claimed.

The musical theatre star later described both David and Victoria as "absolutely charming", telling Woman's Weekly there was a real buzz in the air at Windsor Castle.

Also opening up about her exchange with King Charles, she said the monarch was left laughing at one of her comments. She told PA: "The King has a very quiet voice and he said to me, I think he said to me, Are you keeping your hand in? after having said to me, I havent seen you in quite a while, which was true.

And so I said I was keeping my hand in and that I was in fact about to embark on a new album and that I would send him a signed copy if he would like it once its done.

He thought that was rather amusing and laughed. Im sure its not something that he would be particularly interested in but I will send it anyway.

After receiving his knighthood, David spoke warmly about what the monarchy means to his family, calling the day "surreal".

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Elaine shared her thoughts on Victoria Beckham

Reflecting on receiving the honorable title, the former footballer added as part of a lengthy statement: "I cried when I first found out and possibly for a few months after it as well. But this week has been really emotional. Being back in London and obviously in the lead-up to this day, its not been stressful. Ive not been nervous, Ive just been emotional I get that from my mum!

"I think it's because of the journey, I think its because its such a big moment for our family and its just so special.

"Im not insisting but if they [the family] would like to call me Sir Dad, or Sir Son, they can but no. Its going to take some getting used to, people saying it, but its just a huge honour," he added.

"Its a huge honour to be at Windsor Castle, its a huge honour to receive this from His Majesty, the King, and its just, all round, a very special day for us. I was just asked if I was relieved to get it, or I was proud. Im just proud."

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