Romeo Beckham has seemingly sidestepped escalating family tensions by sharing a new photograph showcasing his extensive collection of body art. The 23-year-old model posted a black-and-white image to his Instagram Stories on Monday evening, drawing attention away from the reported estrangement of his older brother, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn's Instagram Block Sparks Family Rift
This move comes after it emerged on Sunday that Brooklyn Beckham, 26, has reportedly cut ties with his parents, Sir David and Victoria Beckham, and siblings Cruz and Harper. The apparent signal of this rift was Brooklyn blocking his family members on Instagram, a move described by sources as a sign of his "complete estrangement".
Sources close to David and Victoria have insisted to the Daily Mail that they would never voluntarily unfollow their son. "David and Victoria will never stop loving Brooklyn," a source stated. "They will always be here for him... they are devastated at this fall out." The source clarified that the parents believe Brooklyn has blocked them, severing their last connection as they haven't spoken for "months and months".
Romeo's Tattoo Display and Cruz's Clarification
In his post, Romeo displayed his gym-toned physique, wearing only joggers and a beanie, to highlight his more than 70 tattoos. Recent additions to his ink include an "11:11" tattoo behind his ear and a fairy design on his left arm, complementing existing pieces like a winged cherub on his ankle.
Meanwhile, younger brother Cruz, 20, publicly refuted claims that his parents had unfollowed Brooklyn. On his Instagram Story on Saturday, Cruz wrote: "My mum and dad would never unfollow their son... Let's get the facts right. They woke up blocked... as did I." This intervention highlights the public nature of the dispute.
Christmas Plans Highlight the Divide
The Instagram fallout arrives just days before Christmas, cementing the family's separate festive plans. Brooklyn will not join his parents and siblings at their £10 million Cotswolds home. Instead, he and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, 30, are expected to spend the holiday with her family in Miami, Florida. The couple have already arrived in the US and were pictured at a Palm Beach mansion.
Nicola also does not follow David and Victoria on Instagram, and they no longer follow her. This public snub follows reports that Brooklyn has repeatedly ignored his family's attempts at reconciliation in the lead-up to the festive period. A source said: "Brooklyn and Nicola decided they would be spending this Christmas with her family."
The situation represents the most public confirmation of a communication breakdown within one of Britain's most famous families, with the blocked Instagram accounts serving as a stark symbol of the ongoing feud.
