The three-year-old completed his look with a pair of aviator shades during his day at the shops.

Laterm he got into the Christmas spirit by swapping his pith helmet for a Santa hat. The pair stopped off at Santa’s grotto, but Cruz was not happy to find that it doesn’t open for another fortnight and needed some consoling.

Still, he had a smile and wave for photographers, unlike Victoria, who looked typically glum as she tottered down the street in a green suede shift dress and Christian Louboutin boots.

Cruz has demonstrated a fondness for fancy dress, recently venturing out as Buzz Lightyear and one of the Power Rangers.

He is also a talented breakdancer, delighting fans on the Spice Girls world tour by busting some moves on stage.

However, Victoria and footballer husband David believe their middle son Romeo is most likely to have a career in the spotlight. “Romeo is the performer in our family. He’s going to be the next Justin Timberlake,” according to David.

The footballer will be leaving the sunny climes of Los Angeles in January for a spell at AC Milan. However, it is reported that Victoria is unwilling to uproot the family again and will remain in the US. David is due to return to LA Galaxy in March for the start of the MLS season