David Beckham
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Remarkable Britons: Our Beloved National Treasures

7. David Beckham
The former-footballer-turned-UNICEF-ambassador is undoubtedly one of our present day national icons. The 40-year-old seems to have every area covered - from sports, to charity, to fashion, to family. The hands-on father-of-four is as likely to be spotted on the front row at Fashion Week as he is running after his little daughter Harper or kicking a ball around with his sons. The handsome underwear model is one of the most famous sports personalities in history and now uses his fame for good.