David Beckham dotes on youngest child Harper, 10, during a fun-filled gondola ride as they enjoy quality father-daughter time in Venice
They have a very close-knit relationship, with the football legend often sharing sweet snaps and videos of his youngest child on social media.
And David Beckham further cemented his bond with daughter Harper on Saturday as they enjoyed a fun-filled gondola ride during a trip to Venice, Italy.
The Inter Miami CF co-owner, 47, doted on 10-year-old Harper and kissed her head as they took in the sights of the city during their father-daughter day.
That’s my girl! David Beckham further cemented his bond with daughter Harper on Saturday as they enjoyed a fun-filled gondola ride during a trip to Venice, Italy
David appeared to be thoroughly enjoying the outing as he was seen beaming and looking around the City of Water in wonderment.
Likewise, Harper seemed very impressed with her surroundings as she too turned this way and that as they sailed through the waterways of Venice.
Former footballer David certainly dressed the part for his day of leisure, cutting a cool figure in a blue shirt, white trousers and trendy shades.
Meanwhile, young Harper looked adorable in a lilac dress, with her hair styled in pigtails for the day.
Wat-er day! David appeared to be thoroughly enjoying the outing as he was seen beaming and looking around the City of Water in wonderment
What fun! Likewise, Harper seemed very impressed with her surroundings as she too turned this way and that as they sailed through the waterways of Venice
Cute: David was every inch the doting father as he enjoyed the fun boat ride in the sunshine with his daughter in the Italian city, embracing her while they sailed along the canal together
Time to go! The pair were seen boarding the boat together for a low-key ride
She followed in her mother’s stylish footsteps as she also donned a chic pair of light brown shades.
The pair happily chatted away and gazed at their surroundings while a gondolier, dressed in traditional clothing, toiled away behind them.
Proud dad David was even seen taking a snap of his girl on his phone in a bid to remember the lovely outing.
You and me: David was seen sweetly smiling down at his daughter as they and another gentleman enjoyed the ride
We are sailing: David and Harper couldn’t keep the smiles off their faces as they enjoyed the gondola ride
Looking good: Former footballer David certainly dressed the part for his day of leisure, cutting a cool figure in a blue shirt, white trousers and trendy shades
Young fashionista: Meanwhile, young Harper looked adorable in a lilac dress, with her hair styled in pigtails for the day
Fun in the sun: David put a protective arm around Harper as the pair sat alongside each other on the gondola
Joyful: David couldn’t resist smiling as he and Harper made their way along the canals of the Italian city of Venice
Here’s looking at you, kid! She followed in her mother’s stylish footsteps as she also donned a chic pair of light brown shades
Affectionate: The former footballer planted a kiss on the cheek of Harper as she sat alongside him
Setting sail! David and Harper were deep in conversation as the gondola sailed down the canal
Friendly: Ever the gentleman, David shook hands with the gondolier who would be steering the boat along the canal
All smiles: David was in good spirits as he sat alongside Harper as the pair went for their ride on the gondola
Special bond: David could be seen with his arms wrapped around Harper as the father-daughter dup enjoyed their trip together
As the ride came to an end, David was seen shaking hands with the gondolier to thank him for the service.
Despite their excursion on water, the father-daughter duo were also seen on another water vessel on Saturday as they took a ride on a water taxi.
There, protective dad David sweetly wrapped his arm around his daughter and planted a kiss on her head as they made their way to their next destination.
David has yet to reveal why he’s in the Italian city and there was no sign of his other children – Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 19, and Cruz, 17 – whom he shares with wife Victoria, 48, on the trip.
Picture perfect: Proud dad David was even seen taking a snap of his girl on his phone in a bid to remember the lovely outing
Easy does it: David was seen helping his daughter onto the boat ahead of their ride
I’ve got you: The protective father held onto his girl’s hand as he helped her into the boat
There you go: The youngster carefully made her way onto the gondola to find her seat
In awe: Young Harper stared in wonderment as she took in the fabulous sights of Venice on the sunny day
Lovely: At one point, Harper rested her head on her father’s shoulder while they sailed the waterways
Well this is fun: The pair happily chatted away and gazed at their surroundings while a gondolier, dressed in traditional clothing, toiled away behind them
Living their best life: David, who owns his own £5million superyacht, looked very much at home on the gondola
Just the two of us: David has yet to reveal why he’s in the Italian city and there was no sign of his other children – Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 19, and Cruz, 17 – whom he shares with wife Victoria, 48, on the trip.
Number one priority: There, protective dad David sweetly wrapped his arm around his daughter and planted a kiss on her head as they made their way to their next destination.
The sportsman did however make an appearance on his wife’s Instagram earlier in the day as she showed off their new puppy.
The Beckham family welcomed a brand new addition to the family last week in the form of an adorable pup named Simba Beckham.
And the arrival appeared to be settling into family life, as Victoria shared a slew of sweet snaps of the pooch, which she dubbed ‘A real posh puppy’.
Showing that Simba is being showered with attention, the snaps included her husband David lying down for a cuddle, before their son Romeo and daughter Harper got in on the action.
Chatterbox: David was seen chatting to Harper as they enjoyed their ride on the boat
Inked up: It comes after David discussed his abundant body art, disclosing the amount of tattoos he has on his body while recalling the first couple he had done
Reminiscing: ‘I remember your first one,’ his friend Gary Neville recalled, prompting David to say: ‘I know because I had it done and then I stayed at your house. No, that was the second one’
The first shot showed David lying on his front with his arms crossed – as the pup nestled his head on the former footballer’s elbow.
Flashing a smile to the camera, David locked Simba between his arms as they enjoyed the sweet cuddle.
While another showed Harper, the youngest of the Beckham clan (prior to Simba!), planting a kiss on his head.
It comes after David discussed his abundant body art, disclosing the amount of tattoos he has on his body while recalling the first couple he had done.
Inside info: ‘So the first one was Brooklyn on the bottom of my back, the second one was the angel and I was sleeping at your house at the time and it stuck to the bed,’ David said
Quality time: David, who says he now has 81 tattoos, was seen laughing as he enjoyed his trip out
Dynamic duo: The pair were in good spirits as they travelled on the boat, smiling and chatting as they went
Style icon: David looked stylish in his blue shirt, with his tattoos visible on his chest, while he had his hair swept back into a quiff
He said: ‘I probably have 81 now. Individual, 81.’
‘I remember your first one,’ Gary recalled, prompting David to say: ‘I know because I had it done and then I stayed at your house. No, that was the second one.
‘So the first one was Brooklyn on the bottom of my back, the second one was the angel and I was sleeping at your house at the time and it stuck to the bed.’
Can’t get enough: Despite their excursion on water, the father-daughter duo were also seen on another water vessel on Saturday as they took a ride on a water taxi
Family man: David also recently spoke about what qualities of himself he sees in his children, saying: ‘I see a bit of me in all of them’
He explained: ‘The stubbornness of Romeo, he’s got my stubborn side. The kindness of Harper, I’d say. Brooklyn is a softy and he’s very caring.
Offspring: David added: ‘Cruz, Victoria’s always said I’m quite funny and nobody knows that which I thought people did know that, but Cruz is quite a character so I’d like to say Cruz has got my kind of character and funny side. So a bit of all of them’
Irked: David was candid about live at home with Victoria, touching on the habit she finds most annoying about him: ‘I’ve got this [clears throat]. She doesn’t love that’
On his ink inspiration, he added: ‘My dad, he’s got old school ships and things like that, and he’s got “mum and dad”.’
And on his favourite inking, he said: ‘It’s hard to pick a favourite one – kids’ names,’ before quickly adding: ‘And Victoria’s. I’ll throw that one in.’
David was candid about live at home with Victoria, touching on the habit she finds most annoying about him: ‘I’ve got this [clears throat]. She doesn’t love that.
Helping hand: David was seen holding Harper’s hand as they stepped on to the boat in Venice
‘I’ve not always done it, maybe for the last 15 years. There’s probably a couple of other things that I do that annoy her, to be honest.
‘I’m very clean and she’s not. As in, untidy’
He quickly added: ‘She washes,’ before joking: ‘From time to time.’
Bird’s-eye view: David and Harper looked down at the activities of other people below after making their way up to a roof terrace
David also spoke about what qualities of himself he sees in his children, saying: ‘I see a bit of me in all of them.
‘The stubbornness of Romeo, he’s got my stubborn side. The kindness of Harper, I’d say. Brooklyn is a softy and he’s very caring.
‘Cruz, Victoria’s always said I’m quite funny and nobody knows that which I thought people did know that, but Cruz is quite a character so I’d like to say Cruz has got my kind of character and funny side. So a bit of all of them.’
All at sea: The Beckhams looked happy to be together as they travelled on the water in the lavish boat
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