Romeo Beckham marked his 23rd birthday on Monday, and while some of the family joined in the celebrations online, the day also highlighted the ongoing tensions within the Beckham clan.
Fans and followers were treated to heartfelt posts from his parents and younger brother, celebrating Romeo’s big day, even as his older brother Brooklyn kept a noticeable distance.
David Beckham Leads the Birthday Tributes
David Beckham kicked off the birthday love with a throwback photo of Romeo as a child.
The proud father shared the snap on Instagram, calling his middle son “kind, humble, polite, hard-working, and the most special person to everyone.”
He ended the post with a warm birthday wish: “Have the most special day, HAPPY BIRTHDAY big boy.”
Victoria Beckham Shares Heartfelt Message
Victoria Beckham followed up with a recent holiday snap of Romeo, gushing over her son’s character.
“Happy birthday! You are our everything, we love you so much Your love and kindness fills our hearts every day!” she captioned the image, underlining the close-knit bond she shares with her middle child.
Little Brother Cruz Joins In
Romeo’s younger brother Cruz and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel also posted messages celebrating Romeo, adding their own touches of love on social media. Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s absence from the birthday tributes did not go unnoticed.
Brooklyn Beckham Keeps His Distance
Instead of acknowledging his brother’s birthday, Brooklyn shared glimpses of his life in Beverly Hills with wife Nicola Peltz, including a wellness visit to Pura Vida.
His posts, featuring the tagline “another day in paradise,” came amid reports of a growing rift between him and his parents.
This is the latest in a series of family celebrations Brooklyn has skipped, underscoring the ongoing feud.
A Special Bond Between David and Romeo
Despite the wider family tensions, Romeo and David have maintained a particularly close relationship.
Over the weekend, David shared an Instagram Story showing Romeo sporting his signature buzz cut and a pair of sunglasses from David’s luxury eyewear brand, EYEWEAR by DAVID BECKHAM.
The resemblance between father and son was striking.
David captioned the post playfully: “Who wore them best?” before following up with a close-up of himself in the same look, eventually declaring, “But great glasses @dbeyewear Romeo wins.”
The father-son connection was on full display, even amid family strife.
Brooklyn’s Subtle Swipe at Family
The birthday celebrations come just days after Brooklyn made a thinly veiled jab at the family during a cooking video with renowned chef Michel Roux Jr. Brooklyn, 26, insisted that the dish they were making—gammon, egg, and chips—was the only thing he would fly back to London for, a comment widely interpreted as a dig at his estranged family.
The Beckhams last spent time with Brooklyn on Boxing Day last year, and since then, he has only returned to the UK for work, including a shoot for Moncler with Nicola.
In the cooking clip, Brooklyn reminisced about enjoying the dish on Tuesdays, hinting at nostalgia for family meals while maintaining distance from the broader clan.
Brooklyn and Nicola’s Private Wedding
Brooklyn and Nicola’s recent second wedding in Westchester County on August 2 further strained family ties.
The Beckhams were notably absent, having not been informed of the event.
Reports suggest Brooklyn delivered a heartfelt speech highlighting his love for Nicola and gratitude to the Peltz family, while no tribute was mentioned for his own parents, deepening the sense of estrangement.
Misunderstandings and Family Strife
Sources close to Brooklyn insist he is heartbroken over the negative portrayal of his wife Nicola, who has been accused of isolating him from his family.
Friends claim Brooklyn is fully capable of making his own decisions and is devastated by the narrative painting Nicola as the “vixen” in the family feud.
The tension underscores the complex dynamics within the Beckham family, contrasting sharply with the warmth shared between David and Romeo.
