David Beckham was caught on camera in a minor parking mishap this Sunday, shortly after a luxury shopping trip with his wife Victoria on London's famed Bond Street.
A Costly Shopping Trip and a Parking Penalty
The former England captain, 50, and the fashion designer, 51, were seen leaving the exclusive Rolex boutique, having indulged in some high-end purchases. However, the focus swiftly shifted from their retail therapy to an incident outside the store.
A newly surfaced video clip shows Victoria walking around their Bentley 4x4 to the passenger side. Before getting into the driver's seat, David is seen reaching onto the windscreen and ripping off a parking ticket. The vehicle was parked directly in front of the store. The couple appeared unphased, promptly entering the luxury car and driving away.
The Daily Mail has contacted a representative for David Beckham for comment. Their vehicle, a Bentley Bentayga, is a symbol of their wealth, with new models starting from £150,000 to £160,000. Higher-specification versions like the Bentayga Speed can exceed £200,000, especially with bespoke customisation.
The Backdrop of a Bitter Family Rift
This London outing occurs against the backdrop of a very public and acrimonious family feud with their eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham. The 26-year-old, who is an aspiring chef and influencer, has been estranged from his parents for months.
The divide has led to the couple being snubbed from significant family events, including David's own 50th birthday celebrations. Notably, David, Victoria, and Brooklyn's brothers Romeo and Cruz were absent from the guest list of around 200 people at his 'second' wedding ceremony at the Peltz family estate last year. His sister Harper, grandparents, and other relatives were also missing.
Sources revealed this weekend that Brooklyn 'wants to reconcile' with his parents. However, another source claimed it is his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, 31, who remains "obsessed" with driving the rift. Relations deteriorated so severely last summer that Brooklyn reportedly asked his parents to communicate only through their lawyers, a request that had no legal basis but underscored the depth of the discord.
"Victoria's heart is breaking behind closed doors," an insider told The Mirror. "Brooklyn is her firstborn and she's worried she's never going to get him back."
Social Media Fallout and Public Sentiment
The family drama is playing out clearly on social media, where follower counts are being scrutinised as a barometer of public opinion. While Brooklyn maintains a strong 16 million followers on Instagram, data from Ace.com indicates he has been losing an average of 188 followers a day over the past month.
In stark contrast, his parents' already massive followings are growing. David's 88.5 million and Victoria's 33.4 million followers have increased by an average of 2,633 per day combined.
A source analysing the figures stated: "Follower trends show where audience attention and engagement sit. The data points to a notable divergence in public sentiment."
Despite the rift, Brooklyn and Nicola have presented a united front, recently sharing loved-up photos on Instagram from Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Brooklyn was seen partying without Nicola in West Hollywood on Saturday, further fuelling speculation about the complex dynamics at play within both the Beckham and Peltz families.
