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Jessica Sansome

'Perfect dad' David Beckham 'emotional' as he wraps up daughter Harper's birthday celebrations in 'happiest place on earth'

David Beckham has been hailed the 'perfect dad' as he showed how he and his wife Victoria helped round off their daughter's birthday celebrations. The couple spent the past few days showering Harper with all the birthday love as she turned 12.

Over the weekend, David and Victoria kicked off their daughter's birthday in luxurious style as they took her out for a pre-birthday treat. Harper enjoyed a special trip to the Prada Caffe in London with her parents and her older brothers Romeo and Cruz.

The family, minus eldest brother Brooklyn, who lives in America with his wife Nicola Peltz, headed to the swanky pop-up in Harrods in Central London. Former Spice Girl Victoria, 49, shared snaps of Harper with a huge red velvet cake with 12 candles on which spelt out the words ‘Happy Birthday Harper’.

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But it appears that they then ditched the UK and headed for a popular locations to really celebrate Harper's birthday. Victoria and David, 48, took to Instagram to share images and videos showing the trio enjoying a trip to Disneyland on Monday (July 10).

Former Manchester United and England footballer David could be seen filming Harper and Victoria looking at the firework display on the magical castle. Fashion designer Victoria also showed Harper, who was sporting her own sparkly Minnie Mouse ears, blowing out her candles on a birthday cake while they enjoyed a family dinner.

Taking to Instagram, David captioned his post: "Magical ending to a magical birthday at the happiest place on earth, happy birthday." He then confessed: "Dad got emotional AGAIN."

And the post was soon flooded with comments as fans gushed over David. @um_malak_2015 said: "A perfect dad. I wish my daughter had a dad like you." @zarsa.piano commented: "Hey David, you are the best father in the world." @dave_grohls_real_wife replied: "Just as a dad should be."

@mayapelle79 posted: "Best daddy ever… cute harper7." @monteratzlaff shared: "As a dad of 6 with 3 daughters, you’re a great dad." @s.l.harvey11 added: "The most happiest place on earth! A birthday to remember. Such lovely parents."

It comes after fans said Harper is growing up to be just like her mum. Victoria shared four sweet snaps of her daughter on Instagram to mark her big day. The happy family photos show a casually dressed Harper grinning at the camera while having fun at a playground. She is also pictured indoors wearing some very colourful trainers, smiling as she glances upwards in a room filled with plants.

Victoria captioned the post: "Happy Birthday Harper Seven. The sweetest, kindest soul. Your love and energy is a blessing to everyone lucky enough to know and love you. You are our everything. We love you so much."

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