Sir David Beckham Rose unveiled after daughter Harper's request

A rose named after Sir David Beckham has been unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show. It was created by Shropshire-based David Austin Roses at the request of Sir David's daughter, Harper, when he celebrated his 50th birthday last year. The company said she wanted the shrub rose to be "something enduring," which she imagined would "grow alongside their family". The Sir David Beckham Rose formed part of this year's David Austin's Cotswold Garden display which won a gold award at Chelsea. Sir David said: "Gardening brings people together across generations and gives so much pleasure. "To be part of something that celebrates that, and the heritage of the English rose, feels very meaningful to me." A year ago the former England and Manchester United footballer met King Charles wearing another of David Austin's creation's in his lapel - the King's Rose. This year, the pair met again at a garden display they collaborated on, with the help of veteran gardener Alan Titchmarsh. It included an arrangement featuring the King's Rose, the Sir David Beckham Rose and a third rose named after Titchmarsh. The King's Foundation Curious Garden aims to encourage people to "get curious" about gardening and