Sir David and Victoria Beckham have publicly celebrated their daughter Harper's 15th birthday, calling her their 'greatest joy', amid a continuing feud with their eldest son Brooklyn. The youngest child and only daughter of the retired footballer and former Spice Girl turned 15 on Friday, July 10.
Parents' Heartfelt Tributes
Taking to Instagram, David shared photos of himself holding Harper as a baby, alongside more recent images of them dancing together. 'My Pretty Lady is turning 15 today. You are the perfect daughter, sweet, kind and a beautiful human with the best personality just like daddy,' he wrote to his millions of followers. 'We love you so much and we are all so lucky to have you in our lives. Have the best day ever @harperbeckham.' He then tagged his wife and added: 'Thank you.'
Victoria shared a similar post minutes later, writing on her own platform alongside throwback photos of Harper as a little girl: 'I cannot even begin to express how much I love and adore you and how incredibly proud I am to be your mummy – it has been the greatest joy to see you blossom into a young lady.' The fashion designer continued: 'You are a kind, gentle, funny and beautiful soul, inside and out! You are my best friend, and you inspire me every day!! I love you more than I could ever put into words and I am so grateful to be your mummy! Happy Birthday.'
Sibling and Family Support
Harper's older brother Romeo Beckham also shared a photo of them when Harper was a toddler, writing: 'Happy Birthday to the most beautiful person in the world I love you so much.' He later posted a recent selfie of them together. The Beckhams, who began dating in 1997 after meeting at a charity football match and married in 1999, have four children: sons Brooklyn (27), Romeo (23), Cruz (21), and daughter Harper.
Ongoing Feud with Brooklyn
Over the past year, the family has faced a public falling out with Brooklyn. In January, he shared a statement on social media accusing his parents of trying to 'control' him and 'ruin his relationship' with his wife, Nicola Peltz. He also alleged that his family had 'disrespected' his wife. The feud intensified last month, with representatives for Brooklyn publicly accusing his family of orchestrating a media stunt involving his sister.
The confrontation unfolded shortly after David was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. Following the ceremony, Harper traveled unaccompanied to Brooklyn's Los Angeles residence in what was initially reported as an 'unannounced' attempt at reconciliation. Still dressed in her formal gown from the event, the teenager was photographed hand-delivering a letter at the gates before leaving after finding no one home.
However, a spokesperson for Brooklyn quickly dismissed the narrative of a spontaneous peace offering, pointing to the immediate presence of paparazzi at the private property. 'That photographers were in place as the letter was hand-delivered says it all - this was choreographed for the cameras,' a representative for the 27-year-old said in a statement to Page Six.
