While 14-year-old Harper Beckham was showered with love on her special day, the celebration came with a heavy cloud hanging over the Beckham family.
What should have been a joyful milestone turned into another moment highlighting the growing rift between Brooklyn Beckham and the rest of his famous family.
Victoria and Romeo Lead the Birthday Tributes
Victoria Beckham kicked off the birthday wishes for her youngest child with a heartwarming Instagram post.
The 51-year-old fashion designer shared a string of adorable throwback photos of Harper, from childhood snaps in pink dresses to moments with her dad, David, including one of Harper perched on a motorbike.
In her message, Victoria wrote:
“Happy birthday to my world!! You are my everything and I’m so proud of the strong, confident, kind and talented young lady you are becoming.
You’re my best friend and I’m so lucky I get to be your mummy.
We love you so so much!! Enjoy your special day!!”
Romeo Beckham, 22, was the first of Harper’s siblings to chime in with a sweet post of his own, sharing a photo of the two of them and writing:
“Happy 14th to the most amazing human there is, love you always and forever.”
A Surprise Message from Cruz’s Girlfriend
Interestingly, it wasn’t another sibling who posted next—it was Cruz Beckham’s girlfriend, Jackie Apostel.
The 29-year-old songwriter shared a sun-soaked picture of herself and Harper lounging on a yacht, along with the message:
“Happy 14th birthday beautiful girl!”
She followed it up with another backstage photo from Victoria’s Paris Fashion Week show last year.
Where Are Brooklyn and Nicola?
Despite being such a special day for Harper, all eyes were on Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz—and their silence.
Rumors are swirling that the tension between Brooklyn and his parents, David and Victoria, has only deepened.
Insiders revealed that Brooklyn and Nicola visited London in May—filming a campaign just over a mile from the Beckham family’s Holland Park home—but didn’t stop by to see Harper.
And now, there’s genuine concern over whether Brooklyn will acknowledge his sister’s birthday at all, either privately or publicly.
The Relationship Shift Between Harper and Brooklyn
What makes this even more heartbreaking is how close Harper and Brooklyn used to be.
He was 12 when she was born and had a big brother role in her life that she cherished.
Now, at 14, Harper may not even hear from him.
According to sources close to the family:
“It would be devastating for Harper not to hear from him.
She hasn’t done anything, and she’s only 13 years old. She is the innocent party here.”
Nicola and Brooklyn’s Social Media Moves Raise Eyebrows
Nicola hasn’t been shy about flaunting her tight-knit bond with her own family.
Just this week, she was seen wearing replica shorts inspired by David Beckham’s England debut as she vacationed on a superyacht in St Tropez.
On the same trip, she posted a loving tribute to her billionaire father Nelson Peltz, calling her collectible dolls her “family,” and shared shots from Nelson’s birthday—photos that only served to emphasize their absence from David’s 50th birthday celebrations.
Brooklyn also stirred curiosity by sharing a moody cooking video accompanied by a track about finally finding the confidence to speak up—seen by many as a cryptic message.
Romeo’s Message Suggests Subtle Support
While the family dynamic remains tense, Romeo seemed to quietly address the drama last week.
He posted a subtle but meaningful message:
“Appreciate people that love you.
Life is too short not to tell them you care.”
Many interpreted it as a gentle nudge to Brooklyn—or perhaps a public show of support for his parents and Harper.
The Anniversary Snub and Birthday Silence
The Beckham family didn’t just feel Brooklyn’s absence on Harper’s birthday.
Victoria and David’s 26th wedding anniversary earlier this month came and went without a peep from their eldest son, even though both parents included Brooklyn in their heartfelt posts.
David wrote:
“26 years today you said YES to me.
Happy Anniversary and thank you for giving me our beautiful children and building the life we have together.”
He tagged all his children—including Brooklyn.
Victoria echoed the sentiment, posting:
“Another year, another chapter in our love story… I’m so proud of the beautiful family and life we’ve built together.”
Despite these olive branches, Brooklyn remained silent.
The Feud Timeline: Missed Moments and Silent Birthdays
The rift has been growing steadily over time. Brooklyn didn’t publicly wish Victoria a happy 51st birthday in April, even though the rest of his siblings did.
He also skipped David’s milestone 50th birthday—ignoring events from fishing trips to a party at the family’s Cotswolds home.
Even more stinging? While he didn’t post for his mum or dad, Brooklyn did take to Instagram recently to wish David’s mum Sandra a happy birthday.
But Victoria was left hurt again when he skipped over her father Tony’s birthday in May.
Brooklyn Denies Cutting Contact—But Sources Say Otherwise
Some reports claim Brooklyn told his family last month that he no longer wants any contact with them, learning about David’s knighthood through the press.
However, sources close to Brooklyn deny this, saying the focus should be on David’s honor, not on internal family disputes.
Another insider defended Brooklyn, dismissing talk of Nicola being the controlling figure behind the scenes.
In a recent Instagram post, Nicola ‘liked’ a fan comment that said:
“The guy is an adult and can make his own decisions… stop blaming women for everything.”
A Birthday Overshadowed by a Growing Divide
As Harper turns 14, what should have been a day filled only with cake and celebration is now overshadowed by questions about whether her beloved big brother will reach out.
David and Victoria continue to hope Brooklyn will come around, even as they privately blame Nicola for widening the gap.
What remains painfully clear is that Harper, the family’s youngest and once doted-on sister, is now caught in the crossfire of a feud that shows no sign of cooling down.