Victoria and David Beckham ushered in the New Year with a star-studded party at their lavish £12 million country retreat in the Cotswolds, though the celebrations were underscored by a poignant public gesture towards their absent eldest son, Brooklyn.
A Festive Yet Fashionable Gathering
The power couple were in high spirits, hosting a intimate gathering of their showbiz and business friends. Victoria, 51, made a stunning entrance in a £1,290 skintight black gown from her own VB label, featuring a plunging neckline and a daring leg slit. Her husband David, 50, initially teased her about being overdressed as he casually prepared name cards in a T-shirt and cords.
"You might be a little bit overdressed darling tonight," David quipped in a now-viral Instagram clip. Victoria retorted in her signature soft tone, "I mean I am the Posh one." The former Spice Girl later captioned the post, "There’s no such thing as being overdressed!!"
Guests included fashion industry insiders like Zanna Rassi, Style Correspondent for The Today Show, and wellness guru Jessica Clarke. David's long-time friend and Inter Miami FC business partner, David Gardner, was also in attendance.
Family Celebrations and Notable Absences
The couple's sons, Cruz, 20, and Romeo, 23, were present, with Cruz sharing snaps of playing snooker and relaxing in the bath with his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel. However, the festivities highlighted the ongoing rift with their eldest son, Brooklyn, 25, who spent the holidays with his wife Nicola Peltz's family in Miami.
In a significant move on New Year's Eve, David Beckham extended an emotional olive branch on Instagram. He posted a childhood photo of Brooklyn with the caption, "I love you all so much." The post, which featured other family moments, was promptly reshared by Victoria, who added a heart emoji.
This public display followed Cruz's clarification that Brooklyn had blocked the entire family on social media, not the other way around. "They woke up blocked... as did I," Cruz had written online.
Reflecting on a Landmark Year
Earlier on December 31st, Sir David reflected on a monumental 2025, which included his 50th birthday and receiving a knighthood. In an Instagram carousel, he expressed gratitude for his "incredible wife" and "amazing children," though he did not name them individually as in past posts. He notably referenced winning the MLS as a club owner and quoted his former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson: "onto the next."
While the family enjoyed their Cotswolds Christmas and New Year, Brooklyn and Nicola were conspicuously absent from a series of key events, including the wedding of Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty. The influencer couple instead posted a Grinch-themed message from Los Angeles.
The Beckhams' New Year embodied their signature blend of glamour, family, and fashion, yet it also poignantly highlighted the complex dynamics playing out within one of Britain's most famous families as they step into 2026.
