Bradley Wiggins (3rd, L) speaks at the prize giving ceremony of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on Sunday night.

The Duchess of Cambridge (L) and David Beckham attend the prize giving ceremony of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on Sunday night.

The Duchess of Cambridge (L) presents the trophy of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award to Tour de France champion and Olympic time trial gold medallist Bradley Wiggins Sunday night.

 The Duchess of Cambridge (R),  Bradley Wiggins (C) and David Beckham attend the prize giving ceremony of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on Sunday night.