David Beckham has been pictured for the first time since his eldest son, Brooklyn, published a blistering six-page statement airing the family's private grievances to the world. The former England captain appeared at the World Economic Forum in Davos, looking weary-eyed just hours after the explosive allegations surfaced online.
The Explosive Allegations: Control, Sabotage, and Public Image
On Monday night, Brooklyn Beckham, 26, took to Instagram to share a lengthy post in which he declared he has no wish to reconcile with his parents, David and Victoria. He accused them of controlling narratives, valuing public promotion above all else, and attempting to ruin his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz, 31, since before their 2022 wedding.
Brooklyn claimed he has been "controlled by a family that values public promotion above all else" and that stepping away has brought him "peace and relief" from crippling anxiety. The acrimonious divide has seen the couple snub significant family events, including David's 50th birthday celebrations and his knighthong ceremony.
Specific Accusations of Wedding Day Sabotage
The chef made a series of detailed allegations about his wedding planning. He stated that Victoria Beckham cancelled making Nicola's wedding dress at the 'eleventh hour', forcing a last-minute scramble for a replacement. He also claimed his mother "hijacked" his first dance with Nicola, dancing "very inappropriately" on him in front of 500 guests, which left him "humiliated."
Further claims include that his parents pressured him to sign away the rights to his name before the wedding, and that family members told him Nicola was "not blood" and "not family" the night before the ceremony. The couple reportedly renewed their vows privately last year to create happier memories.
A Fractured Family and a Public Fallout
Brooklyn explained his decision to break his silence, alleging his parents' team continued to go to the press, leaving him "no choice." He accused them of placing "countless lies in the media" to preserve their facade. He also claimed that even his brothers were instructed to attack him on social media before blocking him last summer.
The statement described a family dynamic where love is measured by social media posts and photo opportunities for 'Brand Beckham'. Brooklyn recounted a failed attempt to see his father in London for his birthday, being made to wait in a hotel for a week only for David to finally agree to a meeting on the condition Nicola was not invited.
David Beckham's appearance in Davos marks his first public step since the statement was released, with the football icon yet to respond publicly to his son's claims. The very public airing of this private feud suggests a deep and lasting rift within one of Britain's most famous families.
