Victoria Beckham Receives OBE From Prince William At Buckingham Palace

Victoria Beckham arrived at Buckingham Palace today ready to collect her OBE for her humanitarian work and she played it safe and sophisticated in a long dress.

The occasion is a very formal one, especially as a member of the royal family presents the honour, so a long sleeved, high-necked dress is definitely a fail-safe option.

Victoria Beckham and her husband David hid beneath a sheet in the back of a car as she made her way to Buckingham Palace to receive an OBE for her contribution to fashion from the Duke of Cambridge.

The Spice Girl turned fashion designer, who celebrated her 43rd birthday on Monday, received the award on Wednesday - more than 13 years after her husband, former England captain David Beckham, was granted the same title for his services to football.

Victoria was seen being driven through the gates of the palace but in an attempt to make their entrance as inconspicuous as possible, the pair shielded themselves beneath a sheet while her proud mother Jackie and dad Tony followed behind, waving at the crowds.

The couple also declined having official pictures outside after Victoria rec­eived her gong from Prince William.