That’s what you call a Posh party, Victoria
VICTORIA Beckham’s 50th birthday party was always going to be, well, posh.
Swanky Mayfair private members’ club Oswald’s was the venue for what proved a decidedly elegant black tie affair last night, with 100 guests enjoying dinner, fizz and cocktails – and dancing into the early hours.
But what made the night particularly special for the birthday girl, said friends, was having all of the Spice Girls in the same room.
That and a sprinkling of Hollywood glamour in the form of Tom Cruise and actress
To have all of those people in the same room was perfect
Eva Longoria. Even Geri Horner turned up with a smile, one of the last to arrive, having seemingly moved on from the ‘sexting’ scandal involving her husband, Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner.
He was absent though, due to work commitments. Emma Bunton arrived with husband Jade Jones, closely followed by Melanie Chisholm and Melanie Brown.
‘It meant the world to Victoria that they were all there,’ said a friend. ‘They were a huge part of her life and they shared so much together. They were special days and so of course to have them there to mark her 50th was just wonderful for her. It made everything so perfect.’
The party was just one of several celebrations to mark her half century, which fell on Wednesday. Husband David Beckham chartered a jet to fly close family to the South of France for dinner at £200a-head La Colombe d’Or in Saint Paul de Vence, later returning to Luton Airport.
Last night’s frolics began at 6pm with pre-drinks at the Beckhams’ £25million mansion in Holland
Park, west London.
Victoria opted for a light green floor-length gown from her own range, while daughter Harper, 13, chose a cream camisole style dress also from her mother’s collection.
Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz all wore Dior, while David was dressed in luxury Italian brand Loro Piana.
Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn’s wife, was forced to miss the event after her grandmother suddenly fell ill and she dashed to be at her side.
Alongside photos shared on Instagram, Victoria wrote: ‘Can’t wait to celebrate with my friends and family! I love you all so much!’
There was one slight hitch: despite her best efforts, Victoria’s broken foot hadn’t healed enough for her to ditch her crutches. But she was able to swap her moon boot for stilettos. Guests enjoyed ‘Italian inspired platters’ for starters and main courses of steak and sea bass.
Her husband paid tribute to his wife of almost 25 years before all four of their children stood up to speak about their mother.
Music came from on trendy DJ collective Hale Zero. On the guest list were the Beckhams’ best friends Gordon and Tana Ramsay, Jason Statham and wife Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, plus Guy Ritchie and dancer Marc Anthony who jetted in from Miami.
Others included former Vogue editor Edward Enninful and Victoria’s hairdresser Ken Paves, who did her hair for her big night.
David’s best friend David Gardner also made appearance, as did his former Manchester United team mate Gary Neville, with his wife Emma.
Tom Cruise’s attendance took many of the guests by surprise. His estranged daughter Suri was pictured in New York City last week as she celebrated her 18th birthday. She was seen holding a birthday present with a friend, while her Scientologist father filmed the latest Mission: Impossible, 3,500 miles away in Britain.
One friend of Victoria said: ‘She has been excited about this for weeks and weeks.
‘To have all of those people in the same room was perfect.’