Football legend David Beckham appeared utterly unfazed after being slapped with a parking fine while on a luxury shopping trip in the heart of London's West End.
The Bond Street Incident
On Sunday, the multi-millionaire former England captain parked his £160,000 Bentley directly outside the prestigious Rolex boutique on Bond Street. While he and his wife Victoria were inside the store, a traffic warden issued a penalty charge notice, believed to be around £110, and placed it on the windscreen of the luxury vehicle.
A video, later obtained by the Mail, captured the moment the 50-year-old icon returned to his car. As Victoria walked around to the passenger side, Beckham leaned over to casually peel the ticket from the window before both got in and drove away, seemingly unbothered by the fine.
A Drop in the Ocean for the Beckham Fortune
The penalty is unlikely to cause any financial strain for the power couple, who boast a combined net worth estimated at around £500 million. The incident highlights a stark contrast between the substantial fines meant to deter illegal parking and the vast wealth of some of London's most high-profile residents and visitors.
Beckham is renowned for his enviable car collection, which extends far beyond the Bentley caught in this minor scandal. Among his prized possessions is a bespoke Maserati MC20 supercar, custom-made for the star at a cost of £220,000. In an interview with British GQ, Beckham revealed he owns two of these vehicles—one in Miami and a gunmetal grey model in London, which he has tried, unsuccessfully, to persuade Victoria to drive.
Not Their First Brush with Local Authorities
This is not the first time recently that David and Victoria Beckham have found themselves dealing with local council matters. The couple have been involved in a planning dispute concerning their £12 million Oxfordshire mansion.
They sought permission to create a new, private 800-foot driveway to their Grade II listed estate, transforming a farm track to avoid sharing an access route with guests of the nearby Soho Farmhouse members' club. Their application faced a strong objection from one local resident concerned about increased traffic, but planners have since approved the 'change of use'.
The parking ticket episode serves as a fleeting glimpse into the life of one of Britain's most famous families, where a three-figure fine is merely a minor inconvenience during a day of luxury retail therapy in the capital.
