Once upon a time, the bond between Brooklyn Beckham and his famous parents, David and Victoria, felt nearly unshakeable.
Back then, he was the kind of son who would gladly join his parents on a mundane trip to Waitrose.
But fast forward to today, and things have taken a very different turn—one that many close to the family describe as heartbreaking.
That warm, close-knit relationship seems to have cooled significantly, and recent events have revealed just how strained things have become.
A Major Birthday Snub That Said It All
Two weeks ago, David Beckham turned 50—a milestone birthday that saw multiple celebrations thrown in his honour.
But noticeably absent from every single one of the five planned events? Brooklyn.
Not a dinner, not a party, not even the low-key fishing trip with his dad and brothers in the Scottish Highlands.
The silence from Brooklyn spoke volumes—and it didn’t go unnoticed.
For a family that once prided itself on unity, Brooklyn’s absence was more than just a scheduling issue.
It marked a clear rift—and this time, there was no hiding it.
In Town, But Keeping It Quiet
To make matters even more awkward, Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, were actually in London the day before David’s big public appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show.
The couple had flown in from Los Angeles for a Moncler photoshoot, which took place just a stone’s throw from the Beckham home in Holland Park.
But instead of letting his parents know he was in town—something as simple as a text or call—David found out only after Nicola posted on Instagram about getting ready for the shoot.
It was a blow that reportedly caught him off guard on what was meant to be a celebratory day.
A Missed Opportunity to Reconnect
The shoot itself was held around South Kensington and Chelsea, while David was nearby preparing to meet the King.
Brooklyn and Nicola spent the night in a hotel on Park Lane, offering the perfect window for a quick visit with family before flying back to California the next day. But no visit came.
According to those close to the Beckhams, this wasn’t just disappointing—it was gut-wrenching.
The family had hoped that being back in the UK might spark a reunion.
Instead, it added another layer to the growing distance.
Nicola Takes the Heat as Tensions Rise
Behind closed doors, many within the Beckham circle place the blame on Nicola.
Sources say the family has “washed their hands” of her, believing she holds too much control over Brooklyn and has driven a wedge between him and his loved ones since their wedding in 2022.
Brooklyn and Nicola, on the other hand, reportedly claim they avoid family events because Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, is often there—someone Nicola has had long-standing tensions with.
Still, during this latest visit, Kim wasn’t around, yet Brooklyn still didn’t meet his family.
That inconsistency hasn’t gone unnoticed.
The Wedding That Started It All
The feud is said to trace back to their wedding more than two years ago, when simmering tensions between Nicola and the Beckhams turned into something more serious.
Since then, insiders say, Nicola has a habit of stirring up conflict whenever Brooklyn shows an interest in seeing his parents—creating enough of a storm to dissuade him from going through with it.
And it’s not just David and Victoria feeling the impact—Brooklyn’s distance is affecting the wider family too.
Grandparents Left in the Cold
On Sunday, Brooklyn failed to wish his grandfather, Victoria’s dad Tony, a happy birthday.
That stung deeply, especially as just a few days earlier he posted a touching tribute to Nicola’s late grandmother Bunny on Instagram.
The contrast wasn’t lost on those who know the family.
“Brooklyn and Tony used to be incredibly close,” said one source.
“It’s hard for the family to see him post such a heartfelt message for Nicola’s side, while completely ignoring his own grandfather.”
Some feel Nicola’s accusations—that the Beckhams only show love for performative reasons—don’t quite align with Brooklyn’s own public displays of affection for her family.
And for David and Victoria, that hypocrisy only deepens the hurt.
What Comes Next for the Beckhams?
Right now, it looks like David and Victoria are bracing for a prolonged period of estrangement from their eldest son.
Sources say they’re “heartbroken” and that the ongoing feud is taking its toll on them—and their entire extended family.
As things stand, there’s no clear sign of reconciliation on the horizon.
Despite their disappointment, the Beckhams seem to be holding out quiet hope that one day, Brooklyn will find his way back home—not just physically, but emotionally.