David and Victoria Beckham were seen enjoying a romantic moment aboard their £16 million yacht off the Amalfi Coast in Italy this week. Photographs captured the former footballer, 50, squeezing his wife's derriere as the couple soaked up the sun. The pair, married since 1999, were joined by their children Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13, as well as Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30.
The family outing comes amid persistent rumours of a rift with eldest son Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30. The Beckhams were notably absent from Brooklyn's recent vow renewal ceremony in Los Angeles, which a source described to The Sun as 'the final kick in the teeth'. David and Victoria have not publicly commented on the situation.
Despite the drama, the couple appeared relaxed during the yacht trip. Victoria, 51, wore a hat and kaftan while reading in the shade, as David watched the others on the water with binoculars. Earlier in the day, David went shirtless on deck, with Victoria taking photographs of him.
The Beckhams have faced ongoing speculation about their relationship with Brooklyn and Nicola, including the couple's failure to attend David's 50th birthday party earlier this year. Brooklyn has also unfollowed his brothers on social media and publicly stated he will 'always choose' his wife.
