David Beckham overtakes King Charles with staggering £685 million net worth upgrade in 2026
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David Beckham has become the UK's first-ever billionaire sportsman.
The former England football captain and his fashion mogul wife, Victoria Beckham, doubled their wealth in the last year, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
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The A-list couple now have a combined fortune of £1.185bn; their wealth has exponentially increased from the £500m estimated net worth they had on the annual list last year.
Their wealth has exponentially increased from the £500m estimated net worth they had on the annual list last year (MLS via Getty Images)The significant increase in the couple's combined wealth reportedly comes from David’s investments in the US, which include signing Lionel Messi to his club Inter Miami until 2028, which has lifted the value of his stake in the club as well as property development.
Victoria's fashion line, Victoria Beckham, has significantly contributed to its whopping net worth, with revenue from the brand totalling over £100 million.
Their staggering wealth has put the husband and wife duo in front of King Charles (The King’s Foundation / Courtney Louise Photography)Their staggering wealth has put the husband and wife duo in front of King Charles, whose wealth has increased by £40 million from last year, from £640 million to £680 million.
Where else does the Beckhams' net worth come from?
As well as their aforementioned ventures, it isn't just the world of football and fashion that has landed the Beckhams in a lucrative spot.
David's football team is one of the biggest reasons for his exponential growth this year (Getty)David has been the face of countless advertising campaigns and sponsorships for brands including Adidas, Coty, BOSS, Haig, Armani, H&M, Sainsbury's, Samsung, Vodafone, Breitling, Pepsi, Calvin Klein and Gillette, among others.
Victoria is a fashion and beauty mogul (WWD via Getty Images)While VB's namesake feels synonymous with high fashion, it's actually her beauty brand that rakes in the pounds, with Reuters reporting last year that the former Spice Girl could rake in an eye-watering $700 million dollars should she be interested in selling up.
Decoding the rich list
The publication explains that the Sunday Times Rich List 2026 is based on estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families, with valuations carried out between November 2025 and April 24, 2026.
Compiler Robert Watts explains: "The compilers of the Rich List measure identifiable wealth - such as land, property, racehorses, art or significant shares in publicly quoted companies. We exclude bank accounts to which we have no access and small shareholdings in a private equity portfolio. The actual size of someone’s fortune may be significantly larger than our conservative figures."