David Beckham took to Instagram Stories to wish Prince William a happy 43rd birthday, sharing two videos of the two men laughing and shaking hands at an event. The former England captain signed off with 'Happy birthday Prince William' and a kiss, showing his affection for the royal.

Reports suggest that Beckham's son Brooklyn, along with his wife Nicola Peltz, is developing a close bond with Prince Harry and Meghan. This comes after a fallout between the Beckhams and the Sussexes over allegations of leaking stories to the press.

Brooklyn, now 26, was just 13 when he first met David Beckham. Despite the rift between the families, Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly visited the Sussexes' Montecito mansion recently, sparking rumors of a growing friendship.

While David Beckham has a longstanding friendship with the Royal Family, his public birthday wishes to Prince William could be seen as a sign of his allegiances. Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan have not publicly sent birthday wishes to William, but his father King Charles and wife Kate Middleton shared tributes.

William, second in line to the throne, has had a busy week leading up to his birthday, including Trooping The Colour and the Royal Ascot carriage procession. Kate Middleton, however, had to pull out of the Ascot event at the last minute.

Prince William, born in 1982, has had a tumultuous relationship with his brother Harry, with no signs of reconciliation yet. Despite the ongoing rift, William has been actively involved in initiatives like Homewards to eradicate homelessness and the Earthshot Prize for environmental solutions.