David Beckham’s dad welcomed by mayor during Mallorca summer escape

While David Beckham is one of the world’s most recognisable football stars, it was his father, Ted Beckham, who found himself in the spotlight during a recent visit to Mallorca.

Ted Beckham and his wife, prominent British lawyer Hilary Meredith, were invited to lunch with the Mayor of Felanitx, Catalina Soler, as they continued their annual summer stay on the island. The gathering, which also included friends, reflected the warm relationship the couple have developed with local leaders over several years.

The couple are regular visitors to southeast Mallorca, where they own a home in the coastal village of Portopetro. Their frequent stays have made them familiar faces in the area, and they are known to spend extended periods enjoying the slower pace of island life.

A friendship built over the years

Rather than being a formal civic event, the lunch appeared to be a friendly social occasion between long-time acquaintances.

Mayor Catalina Soler shared the occasion on social media, with photographs showing the group gathered around the table in relaxed surroundings. The meeting underlined how Ted Beckham and Hilary Meredith have become well integrated into the local community through years of returning to the island.

Felanitx, which includes popular destinations such as Portocolom and Portopetro, has long attracted international homeowners seeking a quieter alternative to Mallorca’s busier resorts.

Football never far away

Although no details of the conversations have been made public, football was an obvious talking point.

The lunch came during a summer dominated by discussion of the FIFA World Cup, and Ted Beckham has long been recognised as one of his son’s biggest supporters throughout David Beckham’s career with England and clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy.

With football once again dominating headlines, it would have been difficult to avoid discussing the tournament alongside life in Mallorca.

Long-standing supporters of Mallorca

Ted Beckham and Hilary Meredith’s links with the island extend beyond holidays. They have previously attended promotional events supporting Mallorca’s tourism industry, including gatherings connected with the World Travel Market in London alongside Balearic representatives and local authorities.

Ted Beckham also enjoyed renewed public attention after appearing in Netflix’s documentary series about David Beckham, introducing many viewers to the close-knit family behind one of football’s biggest names.

Their latest visit shows that, despite the Beckham family’s global profile, Mallorca continues to offer a place where family friendships and local traditions take centre stage. As another summer unfolds on the island, the Beckhams’ enduring affection for Mallorca appears as strong as ever.