Picture - Madame Tussauds, Duchess, Kate Middleton and Prince William

"The children and I are so proud of David, it's been an incredible journey for us all as we have watched him play at clubs all over the world throughout the last 15 years... He is, and will always remain, a true ambassador for sport and is not just an inspiration to myself and our children but for millions of people worldwide. We are all excited about the next chapter in our lives and the adventures we will explore as a family." David Beckham's wife Victoria looks to the future after the soccer superstar announced his retirement from the sport earlier this week (ends17May13).