But Catherine and her American husband pulled off an unlikely feat considering it was a survey of UK readers: they beat into third place the celebrity couple most in the limelight in this country, Victoria and David Beckham, better known as Posh and Becks.

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David Beckham and baby Brooklyn - in matching bandanas - turned out in support of Posh Spice Victoria Adams.

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In Gazza's absence, the creative mantle in the English team is likely to fall on David Beckham, a Manchester United midfielder, soon to marry one Victoria Adams, also known as Posh Spice.

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