David and Victoria Beckham celebrate anniversary

David Beckham "inspires" wife Victoria every day.

The couple married 17 years ago today and have marked the occasion with loving tributes to one another on Instagram, with each of their posts accompanied by pictures from their wedding day.

Victoria – who has children Brooklyn, 17, Romeo, 13, Cruz, 11, and Harper, four, with David – wrote: "I feel so loved and truly blessed. My best friend,my love.The kindest man who inspires me every day. Happy Anniversary to the best husband and daddy in the world!! EVER! #HappilyEverAfter @davidbeckham @brooklynbeckham X VB (sic)"

Meanwhile, David praised his fashion designer spouse for being such a "loving and caring" parent to their children.

He wrote: "Wow 17 years ago to this day this happened… I was lucky to meet someone who has the same drive and wanted the same things in life… We have created 4 beautiful children and I couldn’t wish for a more loving and caring mummy for them… Happy anniversary, I love u. (sic)"

The couple frequently profess their love for one another on Instagram, with Victoria, 42, praising the retired soccer star last month on Father’s Day.

Alongside a picture of the hunky retired sportsman – on which she had emblazoned the words "world’s best daddy" – she wrote: "Happy Father’s Day @davidbeckham X We love u!!! X Kisses X VB (sic)"

On the former Spice Girls singer’s birthday in April, David gushed about his "amazing and passionate" wife.

He wrote: "Happy birthday to this beautiful passionate woman….. Have the most amazing day and let us spoil you because you deserve to be spoilt by your husband and our gorgeous children.."

And the 41-year-old sportsman also spoke of his pride in the former Spice Girls star’s achievements.

He added: "In 42 years you have been able to achieve so much and it feels you are only just starting …. Happy birthday we love you (sic)"