The worlds of celebrity and royalty don’t often collide quite like this — but recently, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found themselves right in the middle of a brewing family storm involving none other than the Beckhams.
Once friendly with David and Victoria Beckham, the Sussexes now appear to be quietly backing Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz amid their own high-profile family tensions.
A Secret Alliance in Montecito
Insiders reveal that Harry and Meghan have been spending time with Brooklyn and Nicola in Montecito, California, where both couples live.
The women, Meghan and Nicola, reportedly had a “deep and meaningful chat” recently, bonding over what some describe as “similar family feuds.”
Sources say their connection grew stronger after harsh public scrutiny of both women, often labeled “homewreckers” or blamed for family rifts.
The Beckhams and Their Family Fallout
Charlotte Griffiths, Editor at Large of the Mail on Sunday, unpacked the drama on the latest Palace Confidential episode.
She described the Beckhams as “another British royal family,” with David and Victoria being the king and queen of that realm.
But the family has been dealing with major strain ever since Brooklyn, their eldest son, married Nicola, an American actress, and moved to the States.
According to Charlotte, a lot of tension is blamed on Nicola, who some close to Victoria Beckham say has stirred the pot and driven a wedge between Brooklyn and his family.
This has left the Beckhams and the Sussexes on opposite sides, caught up in what seems like a real-life soap opera.
Did Meghan and Nicola Really Become Friends?
There’s chatter that Meghan and Nicola connected at a recent dinner party, where they found common ground in their challenging family dynamics and media scrutiny.
Charlotte explained that it seems like the two women have united as “the ousted parties,” finding comfort in one another amidst all the public drama.
Jo Elvin, the Palace Confidential host, couldn’t help but liken the situation to a soap opera, while Richard Eden, Daily Mail’s Diary Editor, pointed out the surprise many felt when Brooklyn and Nicola showed up at a recent VIP event in Montecito alongside Harry and Meghan.
The Montecito Gathering and Its Backstory
The dinner, hosted by Paramount and Nickelodeon CEO Brian Robbins and his wife Tracy, was a larger affair with several VIPs and film executives.
Although Brooklyn and Nicola were not directly invited by Harry and Meghan, insiders say they were there through mutual friends.
This meeting came before David Beckham’s string of global birthday celebrations, meaning the timing was pure coincidence, according to sources.
Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly enjoyed their time and found Harry and Meghan to be kind and generous hosts — but this alliance reportedly blindsided the Beckhams, who are no longer close with the Sussexes.
From Close Ties to Cold Distance
Richard Eden explained how the Beckhams and the Sussexes were once quite friendly.
Victoria even gave Meghan access to her network of London stylists before the royal wedding in 2018.
David Beckham supported Harry publicly by attending the Invictus Games in Australia, but the warmth faded over time.
Rumors suggest that Harry and Meghan’s strained relationship with the Beckhams worsened over the years, especially as David, a devoted royalist, disliked some of the Sussexes’ public criticisms of the Royal Family.
He famously queued for hours to pay his respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin, showing his deep connection to the monarchy.
Leaks, Distrust, and the Fallout
Charlotte shared that Meghan and Harry may have distanced themselves because they felt the Beckhams were leaking private stories to the press.
This suspicion was apparently strong enough to damage the friendship, with Harry reportedly confronting David Beckham, who denied the accusations.
Author Tom Bower, who chronicled the fallout in his book Revenge, described Meghan’s fear of instability and leaks, pointing to Victoria Beckham as a particular source of suspicion.
This public drama marked a turning point in the once-close relationship between the two couples.
Princess Catherine’s Subtle Show of Support for Victoria Beckham
Meanwhile, the Mail’s royal experts noted a possible gesture from Princess Catherine, who wore a Victoria Beckham-designed suit while presenting the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design.
Although Catherine has worn Victoria Beckham’s fashion before, experts say this choice sent a message of solidarity with Victoria, who is reportedly going through her own “Beckxit” family drama.
Charlotte speculated that Catherine’s outfit was a quiet way of signaling her support for Victoria Beckham, especially as the Beckhams and Sussexes remain distant.
What’s Next in This Royal-Showbiz Saga?
This tangled web of friendships, feuds, and public dramas between two of Britain’s most famous families continues to unfold.
If you want to dive deeper into the latest Palace Confidential episode and hear more from the Mail’s royal insiders, you can catch the full discussion on the Daily Mail Royals YouTube channel.