It has been confirmed today that David Beckham's dad has got engaged to solicitor Hilary Meredith.The happy couple released a joint statement while self-isolating at their home in Cheshire.It read: "While there are far more important things going on in the world right now, we are thrilled to say that we are happily engaged."Stay safe everyone."Ted and Hilary are believed to have met last year thanks to their charity work for army veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village.The 71-year-old was married to David's mother Sandra Beckham for 32 years before they divorced in 2002.They married back in 1969 and went on to have three children; Lynne, David and Joanne.Ted previously opened up about the breakdown of their marrige in.