Queen's Team: Beckham bends it for Her Majesty

Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with former England footballer David Beckham as former prime minister John Major looks on during a reception for The Queen's Young Leaders at Buckingham Palace in London. (AFP)

Queen Elizabeth II poses for a photograph with The Queen's Young Leaders from across the Commonwealth flanked by former British prime minister John Major and former England footballer David Beckham during a reception at Buckingham Palace in London. (AFP)

David Beckham arrives at Buckingham Palace for the Queen's Young Leaders Event. (Getty Images)

David Beckham talks to guests during a reception for The Queen's Young Leaders from across the Commonwealth at Buckingham Palace. (AFP)

Queen Elizabeth II talks to Caren Nelima Odanga from Kenya (L) and Angela Benedicto Mnagoza from Tanzania. (AFP)

Queen Elizabeth II talks to Ashwini Angadi from India during a reception for The Queen's Young Leaders from across the Commonwealth at Buckingham Palace in London. (AFP)

Queen Elizabeth II talks to Kenville Horne from St Vincent and The Grenadines. The Queen held a reception to celebrate The Queen's Young Leaders programme and present awards. (AFP)

The reception was held to recognise exceptional people aged 18-29 from across the Commonwealth who are taking the lead in their communities and using their skills to transform lives. (AFP)

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