David Beckham has sparked fresh speculation about a rift within his famous family after sharing a nostalgic end-of-year post that conspicuously excluded his eldest son, Brooklyn. The former England football captain, 50, posted a series of personal photos on Instagram to mark the end of 2025, celebrating a year that included his 50th birthday and receiving a knighthood.
A Notable Absence in the Family Photos
In the heartfelt post, David expressed his gratitude for an unforgettable year, writing: "I feel very lucky to have had the year I've had in 2025, full of moments that I will never forget from my 50th to my knighthood." He went on to thank his "incredible wife" Victoria and his "amazing children". However, the accompanying pictures told a revealing story. The images featured David with his wife, 51, and their children Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13. Brooklyn Beckham, who is 26, was completely absent from the collection.
The visual snub came just days after reports circulated that David and Victoria had unfollowed Brooklyn on Instagram. Their son Cruz, however, was quick to dispute this claim on his own Instagram Story. Cruz stated definitively that his parents "would never unfollow their son" and clarified that they, along with himself, had simply woken up to find Brooklyn had blocked them.
The Timeline of a Rumoured Family Feud
Tensions within the Beckham clan are reported to have simmered throughout 2025. The issues are said to have begun in April, with a rumoured falling out between Brooklyn and his brother Romeo. This was allegedly linked to Romeo's then-girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who was reported to have briefly dated Brooklyn in the past.
The strain became more public in June, when Brooklyn and his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, notably skipped Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show. Insiders suggested Turnbull's attendance was the reason for their absence. Romeo and Turnbull reportedly ended their relationship later that same month.
Another significant event occurred in August, when Brooklyn and Nicola held a lavish vow renewal ceremony officiated by Nicola's billionaire father, Nelson Peltz. The celebration was prominently attended by the Peltz family, but David, Victoria, and Brooklyn's three siblings were not pictured at the event, further fuelling rumours of a divide.
Christmas Apart and Public Statements
The apparent separation continued through the festive season. Brooklyn spent Christmas 2025 with Nicola and her parents, sharing images of them in matching red pyjamas, rather than with the Beckham family. While Brooklyn has not directly addressed the state of his relationship with his parents, he did speak to the Daily Mail in September about dealing with public scrutiny.
"There's always going to be people saying negative things, but I have a very supportive wife," he said. "Me and her, we just do our thing, we just keep our heads down and work. And we're happy." He added that he "never" worries about headlines concerning his private life, dismissing much of the chatter as "rubbish."
Despite the ongoing speculation and very public omissions, the full story behind the Beckham family dynamics remains private. David's celebratory 2025 round-up, intended to highlight a year of personal triumph, has instead cast a renewed spotlight on the complexities of one of Britain's most watched families.
