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Sir David Beckham credited to the director guy richie To help you “fall deeper in love” with him. countryside,
The 50-year-old former England captain and businessman is known for regularly documenting his life. cotswoldsjoined in country Life to the magazine One-time edition published by guest editing On Wednesday, revealed his favorite view, best-loved recipe and his relationship with the countryside.
Sir David told the magazine: “(My) earliest memories of doing anything in the countryside are when I was a cub, then a scout and we used to go camping in Epping Forest.”
Speaking about Richie, he said: “He’s a modern cave-man who has made me love the countryside even more and helped me understand it even more than before.
“Sometimes, we both sit by the fire for hours, and talk late into the night.”
The former winger married Spice Girl Victoria, also known as Posh Spice, in 1999 and lives with her at their home in the Cotswolds.
Sir David added: “I still remember the morning when Victoria and the children came to see the renovated barns for the first time. It was still in complete disarray.
“One of the guys who was helping with construction and I were literally running around laying carpet, cleaning and getting all the dust off.
“Then I sat down with a glass of wine and waited at the front door for Victoria to come in. And, as soon as she came in, she burst into tears because she couldn’t believe how perfect it was.”
The star, who also met with food writer and son of the Queen, Tom Parker Bowles, for the guest edit, revealed that one of her favorite meals is a quintessential British dish.
He told Parker Bowles: “There’s something very nostalgic about mashed potatoes, liver, bacon and lots of gravy. It’s one of those British comfort classics that my mother used to make for me and it was also my grandfather’s favorite dish.
“My grandsons were also very good cooks, and visiting the pie and mash shop in Chapel Market was always a pleasure. If I had to choose my last meal, it would be pie, mash, wine and jellied eels.”
Sir David follows in the footsteps of members of the royal family who previously joined editor-in-chief Mark Hedges, including the King, the Princess Royal and the Queen.
Mr Hedges said: “David has produced an excellent issue. His love and knowledge of the countryside is extraordinary and he has provided the Country Life team with a huge amount of his time and access to aspects of his life that our readers will find really fascinating.
“Our guest editor has an incredible eye for detail, which served him well when signing the final proofs. This special edition will undoubtedly become a collectors’ item and is expected to sell out very quickly.”
Sir David’s special guest edit of Country Life is available from Wednesday 22 October to Tuesday 28 October,
