Romeo Beckham has chosen to mark a period of significant family tension with a permanent new piece of body art, having a large angel tattoo inked onto his back. The 23-year-old's decision comes as the wider Beckham clan continues to navigate the considerable fallout from his older brother Brooklyn's damning public statement, which denounced their parents and pledged allegiance to his wife, Nicola Peltz.
A Parisian Inking Session
London-based tattoo artist Miles Langford made a special trip to Paris to complete the work, travelling to the French capital where Romeo has been attending Men's Fashion Week. Langford shared images from the process, showing the intricate design being applied in a hotel room. The fresh angel tattoo now sits prominently beneath an older, philosophical inscription on Romeo's shoulder blade that reads: 'Life is so short you can't waste even a day subscribing to what someone thinks you can do versus knowing what you can do.'
Displaying Family Unity in Paris
Romeo's time in Paris has been characterised by very public displays of family solidarity, a stark contrast to the accusations levelled by Brooklyn. He attended the fashion events with his girlfriend, model and DJ Kim Turnbull, and the couple were frequently seen on double dates with Romeo's younger brother, 20-year-old Cruz Beckham, and his girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, 29. This united front appears to be a deliberate response to the rift exposed by Brooklyn's claims.
The rekindled romance between Romeo and Kim Turnbull adds another layer to the complex family dynamics. The pair initially split, with reports suggesting Kim was used as a 'scapegoat' in the escalating feud between Brooklyn and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. Brooklyn's lengthy statement seemed to allude to past tensions involving Kim, noting that his wife Nicola had felt uncomfortable around her.
The Roots of the Rift
The origins of the current family discord trace back to the conspicuous absence of Brooklyn and Nicola from the celebrations for David Beckham's 50th birthday, which sparked widespread speculation. Kim Turnbull, the granddaughter of post-war sculptor William Turnbull, found herself at the centre of rumours alleging she was the cause of a rift between Brooklyn and Romeo. Despite the pressure, Romeo and Kim reconciled in October, after their relationship had reportedly 'fizzled out' briefly in the aftermath of the birthday party controversy.
Friends of the couple have been keen to stress that their initial separation was amicable and was not connected to any blame being apportioned to Kim for the family feud. In another show of unity, David and Romeo engaged in playful football banter on social media following a match between their respective teams, Manchester United and Arsenal. Their affectionate exchange, littered with love hearts, stood in sharp relief to the bitter tone of Brooklyn's accusations.
Brooklyn's Explosive Allegations
The 26-year-old's six-page statement contained a series of grave allegations against his parents. He accused them of attempting to control narratives in the press, trying to ruin his relationship with Nicola before their wedding, and pressuring him to sign away the rights to his name. Brooklyn described feeling 'controlled' for most of his life and claimed that since stepping away from his family, his overwhelming anxiety has disappeared.
Specific incidents cited include his mother, Victoria, allegedly cancelling Nicola's wedding dress at the last minute, family members telling him Nicola was 'not blood' the night before the wedding, and his mother hijacking his planned first dance with his wife in what he called an 'inappropriate' manner. Brooklyn concluded by stating that he and his wife seek only peace, privacy, and happiness, away from a life he claims is shaped by image, press, and manipulation.
Against this backdrop of aired grievances, Romeo Beckham's new tattoo and his very visible camaraderie with his father and brother Cruz in Paris signal a determined effort to project normality and cohesion within one of Britain's most famous families.
