Wayne Rooney, whose recovery from injury is being followed by England football fans, was among the first to arrive.

Actress Joan Collins was on hand to lend a touch of glamour to the "Full Length & Fabulous" event.

Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand is one of Beckham's team mates.

Eastenders star Ross Kemp and his wife, Sun editor Rebekah Wade, typified the diversity of celebrities attending the party.

Cricketer Andrew Flintoff was among the sporting party-goers from outside the football world.

Singer Will Young seemed to be in the party mood as he arrived at the Beckhams' home in Hertfordshire

Police controlled traffic as crowds lined the road outside the mansion in a bid to see such stars as model Elle McPherson.

Comedian Ben Elton was among around 350 guests who gathered in a marquee in the Beckhams' garden.