As Brooklyn Beckham navigates his relationship with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, it’s hard not to notice the growing tension between them.
Despite being in England for his father’s 50th birthday celebrations earlier this month, Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, were notably absent from the festivities.
David and Victoria are reportedly “absolutely furious” over their son’s snub.
Watching this unfold, I can’t help but draw parallels to another high-profile family drama—the strained relationship between Prince Harry and the Royal Family, particularly after the Sussexes made their controversial move to Montecito.
Brooklyn Beckham and Prince Harry: A Tragic Parallel
The situation between Brooklyn and his parents mirrors the acrimony that unfolded between Prince Harry and his family when he and Meghan Markle decided to step back from royal duties.
In a recent BBC interview, Harry revealed the depth of his estrangement, revealing that his father, King Charles, won’t even take his calls.
He even expressed uncertainty about how much longer his ailing father had to live.
Though Brooklyn has yet to write a memoir or spill the family secrets on a talk show, his actions with Nicola are raising questions.
Is Nicola Peltz Using Meghan Markle’s Playbook?
Nicola’s behavior, especially in the last few weeks, raises a troubling question: is she mirroring Meghan Markle’s tactics? Sources close to the Beckham family claim that Victoria has referred to Nicola as the “Viper.” It’s not hard to see why.
Just as Meghan distanced Harry from his family and friends, creating a rift that benefitted her public image, Nicola has seemingly employed similar strategies to control Brooklyn’s relationship with his parents.
The truth is, Nicola may have learned a thing or two from Meghan on how to leverage your husband’s fame while simultaneously cutting him off from the people who care about him.
Ambitious Women With Shattered Hollywood Dreams
Both Nicola and Meghan share a history of ambition but failed Hollywood dreams.
Meghan’s role in Suits didn’t catapult her to the level of stardom she had hoped for, and Nicola, despite her early start in acting, found her career falling short as well.
Neither of them became the A-list actresses they envisioned, so they turned to plan B—marrying men from famous families.
Meghan married Prince Harry, and Nicola married Brooklyn Beckham, giving both women an entrée into the world of global fame.
From Aspiring Actresses to Celebrity Wives
Meghan and Nicola’s paths diverged from acting to the world of high-profile relationships.
Meghan’s marriage to Harry gave her a title and access to the Royal Family, even as she turned on them after their exit from Britain.
Similarly, Nicola’s relationship with Brooklyn opened doors to the limelight. Despite her father’s success in the frozen food industry, his name didn’t have the same level of glamor as the Beckhams.
But once she married Brooklyn, she was thrust into the world of celebrity and attention.
Just months after their £3 million wedding, the pair were photographed attending a Wendy’s event wearing matching pink outfits—images that quickly went viral.
Cashing In on the Beckham Name
Nicola has reportedly embraced the Beckham name with gusto.
One insider commented, “Nicola is very much making the most of the Beckham name.
She might hate David and Victoria but she doesn’t half like their surname.”
Despite being wealthy in her own right, Nicola wouldn’t have the level of fame or endorsements she now enjoys without her connection to the Beckham family.
Her recent deal with Pepe Jeans and appearances in Vogue magazine only solidify the reality that Nicola’s rise in the public eye is tied to her marriage to Brooklyn and his family’s immense popularity.
Control and Isolation: A Common Theme
A sad parallel exists between Harry’s relationship with Meghan and Brooklyn’s relationship with Nicola—both men seem to have been isolated from their friends and support networks.
Brooklyn has reportedly lost touch with old friends, such as Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie and Noel Gallagher’s daughter Anais, much like how Harry has lost many of his close friends from his “Band of Brothers” circle.
As both men settle into the role of supporting characters in their wives’ commercial ventures, they seem to be losing themselves in the process.
The Beckham Legacy and What Could Have Been
In contrast to Nicola’s actions, it’s worth remembering Victoria Beckham, who has always supported her husband David’s success while building her own empire.
Victoria rose to fame as part of the Spice Girls and carved out a career in fashion, all while being a dedicated wife and mother.
She managed to balance her career with family life, something Nicola seems to have forgotten or neglected.
It must be heartbreaking for David and Victoria to see their relationship with Brooklyn deteriorate.
If only Nicola hadn’t severed the ties between them, the Beckham family could have had a very different dynamic.
But instead, it seems that Nicola has emulated Meghan Markle’s approach, cutting her husband off from his family in favor of using his celebrity for her own gain.
A Final Reflection
As we watch Brooklyn and Nicola’s marriage unfold, it’s impossible not to feel sympathy for David and Victoria, who are left to pick up the pieces of a relationship with their son that seems to be slipping further and further away.
It’s a painful reminder of how ambition, control, and fame can sometimes tear families apart.
Perhaps, if Nicola had taken a leaf out of Victoria’s book, things could have turned out very differently.
But now, as Brooklyn loses touch with his roots, it seems the Beckhams may have become yet another casualty of the world of celebrity.