The Beckham family's Christmas celebrations have been tinged with sadness this year, as an ongoing feud with eldest son Brooklyn casts a shadow over their traditional festivities. While David Beckham, 50, and his sons Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 20, were pictured donning Santa hats and sharing cocktails in a show of festive cheer, 26-year-old Brooklyn was conspicuously absent.
A Bittersweet Family Gathering
Despite the rift, David and Victoria, 51, have continued their holiday traditions with their other children, including 14-year-old Harper. The family was seen earlier in the week cutting down their Christmas tree, before enjoying a cosy Christmas Eve together. Cruz showcased his mixology skills by serving cocktails, while Romeo baked a lemon drizzle cake with his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, who joined the celebrations.
In sweet moments captured by Victoria, young Harper was seen writing down her Christmas wishes at the kitchen table. However, the united front presented by the family comes amid reports of a serious and ongoing estrangement from Brooklyn, who is believed to have blocked his entire family on Instagram.
Brooklyn's 'Thinly Veiled Barb' on Social Media
The situation escalated when Brooklyn, an aspiring chef, appeared to post a pointed message on his Cloud23 hot sauce TikTok account. In a video set to Lady Gaga's song 'Telephone', he highlighted the lyric 'sorry I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy' in bold text. Fans were quick to speculate that the post was a direct response to his family, following his decision to block them online.
This act is seen by those close to the Beckhams as a sign of 'complete estrangement'. A source revealed that David and Victoria are devastated by the fallout, stating they "will never stop loving Brooklyn" and that following him on social media was their last connection to him, as they haven't spoken for "months and months".
Christmas Spent Apart
While the Beckhams celebrated in the UK, Brooklyn made plans to spend the holiday period with his wife Nicola Peltz and her family in Miami, Florida. A source close to the couple confirmed the arrangements, noting that Nicola's parents were excited to host them.
The festive season has therefore highlighted a deep and painful divide within one of Britain's most famous families. As David, Romeo, and Cruz smiled for the camera in their Santa hats, the absence of the eldest son served as a stark reminder of the private turmoil behind the public smiles.
