Cruz Beckham and his partner, Jackie Apostel, have shared a glimpse of their low-key festive celebrations, revealing they spent time completing a large personalised jigsaw puzzle. The activity comes amid a very public family rift involving Cruz's older brother, Brooklyn.
A Festive Puzzle for the Couple
The couple, who celebrated Christmas at the Beckham family's Cotswolds home, worked on the intricate puzzle piece-by-piece. The jigsaw featured a photo of the pair from October, taken at the premiere of Victoria Beckham's Netflix documentary.
Jackie, 30, posted a snapshot to her Instagram Story on Wednesday showing 20-year-old Cruz concentrating on the final pieces. She humorously captioned the moment, "Omg will it ever end?" The pair went public with their relationship in October 2024 after first being spotted together at Glastonbury.
Cruz's Show of Support for Victoria
This lighthearted post followed a more significant gesture from Cruz earlier in the week. On Monday, he publicly showed his support for his mother, Victoria, by sharing a sweet Christmas photo of the two of them.
In the image, the aspiring singer wore a Santa hat while Victoria, 51, beamed in red plaid pyjamas. This act of solidarity is set against the backdrop of an ongoing and strained feud between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents.
While the Beckhams spent the holidays in the Cotswolds, Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 31, celebrated New Year's Eve in South Florida. He has been absent from key family events throughout the year, including his father David's 50th birthday and his recent investiture.
The Depth of the Family Rift
Insiders claim the family divide is profound. Brooklyn has reportedly told friends his relationship with his parents is 'over', following months of tension that culminated in David and Victoria being blocked on Instagram by their eldest son.
Cruz himself confirmed the social media block, clarifying in an update: "My mum and dad would never unfollow their son... Let's get the facts right. They woke up blocked... as did I." This statement is seen as the most public sign that communication has broken down.
Despite David Beckham sharing nostalgic family photos online this week, sources say the gesture has not healed the rift. However, it is reported that both David's mother Sandra and Victoria's mother Jackie Adams have reached out to Brooklyn over the festive period.
A source emphasised that David and Victoria "will never give up" trying to reconcile with their son, stating they live in hope. The Daily Mail has approached representatives for Brooklyn for comment on Cruz's claims regarding the social media block.
