David Beckham kicked off his month-long 50th birthday celebrations ... club Oswald's was the venue for what proved a decidedly elegant black tie affair tonight, with 100 guests enjoying dinner ...

Even as David Beckham celebrated his 50th birthday with A-list pals and family, one important person was noticeably missing — and another haunted him from 9,000 miles away.

DAVID Beckham has kicked off his 50th birthday celebrations — which include a month of partying. The former England skipper, who owns US club Inter ... "He will do a big dinner for his family ...

David Beckham kicked off his 50th birthday celebrations by throwing ... bash at London private members' club Oswald's for around 100 guests which included dinner, cocktails and dancing.

David Beckham got suited ... private members' club Oswald's was the venue for what proved a decidedly elegant black tie affair tonight, with 100 guests enjoying dinner, fizz and cocktails ...

David Beckham has kicked off his 50th birthday celebrations a few ... bash at London private members' club Oswald's for around a 100 guests which included dinner, cocktails and dancing.

It's no doubt the Beckham's - who are known for pulling out all the stops for birthdays - will be longing out David's celebrations for ... Mayfair private members' club Oswald's was the venue ...

The happy couple kicked off their three-day-long celebrations on Thursday night with a bonfire on the beach, before their rehearsal dinner the ... close friends with David Beckham for years ...