David Beckham hailed as ‘true gentleman’ after rushing to help skier with head injury

David Beckham came to the rescue of a fellow skier (Picture: Instagram)

David Beckham has been praised for rushing to the aid of a fellow skier who suffered a fall.

The football legend, 50, was at the exclusive Courchevel resort in the French Alps when the incident occurred, his love for skiing and winter sports well documented.

David, who took up snowboarding when he retired in 2013, helped a woman after she took a tumble on the slopes, removing her skis.

He also checked her over for any initial signs of severe injury before medical help arrived.

‘David saw the woman hit her head and was worried about her,’ explained an eyewitness.

They added to The Sun that he was a ‘true gentleman’ for how he ‘made sure she was OK’.

Beckham ski trip / Beckham family ski trip - Cruz Beckham celebrated his 17th birthday - David, 46, documented the trip as he shared a kiss on the lips with Harper, 10, as he treated them to a fun-filled winter break, whilst Victoria stayed home to prepare for London Fashion Week.
David is a keen snowboarder, a hobby he took up after retiring from football (Picture: Instagram)
Celebrity ski trips Feb half term
His love of winter sports is well documented (Picture: Instagram)
Celebrity ski trips Feb half term
It’s believed Harper, 14, was with her dad at the time of the incident (Picture: Instagram)

‘David was incredibly lovely, and so was the ski guide with him.’

It’s believed that the Inter Miami co-owner was with his 14-year-old daughter, Harper, at the time.

He and wife Victoria Beckham, 51, have been regulars at Courchevel for several years.

The picturesque French village is a celebrity hotspot, with the Princess and Princess of Wales enjoying a trip earlier this year, while the likes of Sir Elton John, Kate Moss, and Gordon Ramsay have also visited.

Continuing the family tradition, second-eldest Romeo also jetted off for a skiing holiday last month with his girlfriend, Kim Turnbull.

The model, 23, and his DJ partner, 24, stayed at the COMO Alpina Dolomites in Italy, sharing snaps from their romantic getaway on social media as they cosied up by the log fire with a bottle of wine at night.

Victoria Beckham - David , Harper and Cruz victoriabeckham Kisses from the Alps! Apr?s-ski ft. #VBEyewear @DavidBeckham @DBEyewear @CruzBeckham #HarperSeven xx I love you so much! When VB collaborates with Prada on the slopes ??
He and wife Victoria are regulars at the Courchevel resort (Picture: Instagram)
Courchevel 1650 Moriond village in winter
It’s a celebrity hotspot, with the royals also visiting (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Brother Cruz then celebrated his 21st birthday last week, with his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, 30, joining the Beckhams in sharing a lovey-dovey tribute on Instagram.

The budding musician has been dating Jackie for around two years, having recently followed in his dad’s footsteps by getting a tattoo of her initial on his ribs.

David, of course, has numerous inkings for Victoria, whom he wed in 1999, and their four kids, including eldest Brooklyn, despite the 26-year-old chef beginning to cover his own up.

Earlier this year, Brooklyn well and truly set the cat among the pigeons by releasing a shocking statement that claimed his parents had ‘controlled’ him from an early age.

He also accused them of ‘disrespecting’ his wife of nearly four years, Nicola Peltz, 31.

Declaring that he ‘does not wish to reconcile’ with his family, he has remained in the States with the actress and his billionaire in-laws, with sources claiming he is only in contact with David and Victoria now via lawyers.

Romeo Beckham
Romeo also enjoyed a ski break last month with girlfriend Kim Turnbull (Picture: Instagram)
Romeo Beckham
The couple shared a glimpse inside their romantic getaway (Picture: Instagram)

Still, insiders say Posh and Becks would take Brooklyn back ‘in a minute’ as they fear ‘losing’ him for good, signs of which have already appeared after he covered a tattoo for his mother and inked over the word ‘Dad’ on his upper arm.

Numerous celebrities have weighed in on the family rift in recent months, including Hell’s Kitchen star Gordon, who is a longtime friend of the Beckhams.

While promoting his new Netflix series, Being Gordon Ramsay, he made some pointed comments as he revealed which side he’s on.

Gordon, 59, suggested that Brooklyn was so ‘infatuated’ with Nicola that it fuelled his decision to cut ties with his parents completely, urging him to ‘remember where he came from’.

‘I’ve seen firsthand just how good parents they are. David, as a dad, is just incredible. They have both put so much energy into their kids,’ Gordon also praised.

Neither David nor Victoria has commented publicly on the saga, having only reflected on ‘great memories’ with Brooklyn in short Insta comments and continued including him in throwback montages. Fans also interpreted David’s birthday message to Cruz as a slight dig at his estranged son, as he praised the younger sibling for his ‘loyalty’ to his family.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: (L-R) Mia Regan, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham attend the Netflix 'Beckham' UK Premiere at The Curzon Mayfair on October 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Brooklyn has said he ‘doesn’t wish to reconcile’ with his mum and dad (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: (L to R) Jack Ramsay, Gordon Ramsay, Matilda Ramsay, Tana Ramsay, David Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Megan Ramsay attend the official launch party of Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair on September 2, 2019 in London, England. Guests enjoyed an array of cocktails, canap??s, sushi from the Raw Bar and sparkling sake as DJ Fat Tony entertained the crowd until the early hours. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Lucky Cat)
The budding chef recently unfollowed family friend Gordon Ramsay after his comments about ‘remembering where he came from’ (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Lucky Cat)

But it’s said they don’t have plans to address the feud at all, in fact, with the latest reports claiming Gordon’s two cents caught them off-guard.

‘There is definitely a sense that Gordon’s comments weren’t exactly helpful, and it is a bit strange that he did it,’ a showbiz source told the Daily Mail.

As well as distancing himself from childhood friends and Ramsay twins Jack and Holly, Brooklyn has also proven where he now stands with Gordon by unfollowing him.

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