David Beckham Joins Instagram On 40th Birthday
Posted Sunday, May 03, 2015 by skysports.com
The former England captain marks the occasion by sharing snaps on the social media site, ahead of a birthday bash in Morocco.
The table was set for a birthday breakfast in Marrakech.
David Beckham has celebrated his 40th birthday by beginning to post on Instagram.
The football star joined the social media site in style by posting a picture of himself lying in bed, and attracted 1.6 million followers in a matter of hours.
A caption read: "Good morning and hello! It's great to finally be on Instagram, been a long time coming but I can't wait to start sharing all my special moments with you.
"Thank you for all your birthday messages so far. Looking forward to a great day with friends and family."
Becks posed for a selfie with his teenage son, Brooklyn.
The former England captain is celebrating his 40th birthday in Morocco, and several stars are expected to attend a lavish bash in Marrakech on Saturday night.
Other photographs show Becks enjoying a selfie with his teenage son, Brooklyn.
He wished fans 'good morning' in his first-ever snap.
Beckham shares his birthday with several other famous faces. They include Lily Allen, who turns 30 today, along with the designer Donatella Versace, who is 60.
And, of course, the father-of-four will also share his special day with the royal princess - born exactly 40 years after the former Manchester United player.
Beckham wrote on Facebook: "Incredible news. I couldn't be happier for William and Kate. Happy to hear that mother and daughter are fine. It's not a bad day to be born."
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