Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz were nowhere to be seen at father David’s 50th birthday party, held in London on Saturday.
The former footballer has already celebrated with a black tie pre-birthday bash in Miami, a family gathering at his £10million home in the Cotswolds and a family lunch in Paris.
And the celebrations are continuing with an intimate dinner party at swanky central London restaurant Core by Clare Smyth, which has no less than three Michelin stars.
Wife Victoria was by his side for the star-studded event, alongside their kids, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and 13-year-old Harper.
However Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, reportedly flew back to the US on Saturday before the party kicked off, after reports of ‘a growing rift’ between the oldest Beckham child and his parents.
A source told The Sun: ‘David is heartbroken but putting a brave face on it. Tonight is all about celebration and love, and he is swimming in it.
Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz were nowhere to be seen at father David’s 50th birthday party, held in London on Saturday
Wife Victoria was by his side for the star-studded event, alongside their kids, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and 13-year-old Harper
‘Brooklyn actually informed his parents a while ago that he and his wife, Nicola, would not be attending but, of course, David and Victoria desperately hoped he would change his mind.’
On the same day, Nicola shared an emotional post on Instagram, alongside a sweet snap with her two late grandmothers.
She wrote: ‘In life we have core memories and this is one of my most favorite days i’ve ever lived.
‘They were my best friends, there wasn’t a day I wasn’t with them. to my naunni and my gina I can’t fathom the thought of not being able to hug you or hear your laugh right now – I just miss you both so much.
‘The farther I get from the day you left earth scares me because i feel like i get farther from you.
‘I remember this day so clearly, I got us all matching dior fancy sneakers and i was so proud to match you both this whole summer. the kentucky derby is today and I will never forget watching it on tv with you both every year.’
She continued: ‘I love you both more than anything and think of you every second. I hope you’re together right now looking after me and I hope I see you soon.
‘To my forever soulmates I more than love you because the word love doesn’t touch how you have made me feel growing up. I felt more than loved and that is what I feel for you both, more than love.’
Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, reportedly flew back to the US on Saturday before the party kicks off (pictured in London earlier this week)
A source told The Sun: ‘David is heartbroken but putting a brave face on it. Tonight is all about celebration and love, and he is swimming in it
While the family prepared for the party, Nicola shared a heartfelt tribute to her ‘naunni and gina’ on social media
Earlier in the day, David and his family were seen arriving back in London after an overnight stay in Paris to mark the star’s 50th
For the party, Victoria cut a glamorous figure in a gorgeous white gown as she pulled out all the stops for the big night.
Meanwhile, her sons Romeo and Cruz both cut dapper figures in white tuxedo as they stepped out alongside their girlfriends.
Romeo’s partner Kim Turnbull, 24, looked elegant in a black satin dress, which she styled with pointed heels and a sophisticated clutch bag.
And Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie, 29, cut an equally glamorous figure in a lilac satin maxi dress, which she teamed with glitzy black jewelled heels.
They were joined by a very star-studded guest list to celebrate, including Hollywood legend Tom Cruise and the Beckhams’ close friends Gordon and Tana Ramsay.
Tom, 62, attended Victoria’s 50th birthday last year and once again showed his support for his longtime friends at David’s own milestone birthday.
He was spotted making a low-key arrival at the venue after it was reported he was taking his rumoured girlfriend Ana De Armas, 37, to the bash.
The pair appeared to confirm their love affair is real as they flew into London together this week, and are reportedly set for a loved-up appearance at the Beckham party.
Romeo was also in attendance with his girlfriend Kim Turnbull while Cruz arrived alongside Jackie Apostel
Cruz cut a suave figure in a white tuxedo while Jackie looked elegant in a purple satin gown
They were joined by a very star-studded guest list to celebrate, including Hollywood legend Tom Cruise (pictured arriving at the venue)
Eva Longoria and her husband José Bastón looked glamorous as they led the star-studded arrivals at David Beckham ‘s lavish 50th birthday celebrations in London on Saturday
David threw a wild family party at his lavish £10m Cotswolds home on Wednesday night (pictured son Cruz and girlfriend Jackie Apostel at the bash)
Also among the arrivals were the Ramsays, with Gordon cutting a dapper figure in a white tuxedo, while Tana showed off her incredible figure in a pale blue satin dress.
Victoria’s best friend Eva Longoria, 50, showed off her incredible figure in a plunging blue satin gown, while her husband Jose Baston looked smart in a black tuxedo.
Brooklyn and Nicola’s absence comes after reports of ‘a growing rift’ between the oldest Beckham child and his parents.
He and Nicola were not at David’s Miami party last month and also did not celebrate Easter with his family.
Rumours of a rift between the eldest son and his parents began when Brooklyn was noticeably silent on his former Spice Girl mother’s birthday last month, a far cry from his usual sweet posts about her.
Neither the former photographer nor his wife wished Victoria a happy 51st, while David, Romeo and Cruz posted gushing messages.
The Mail later revealed relations are said, once more, to be ‘strained’ between Brooklyn and Nicola, and his mum and dad – just days away from David’s planned ‘intimate family’ 50th birthday bash.
Instead, the young couple – who married in an eye-wateringly lavish wedding in Palm Beach, Florida in 2022 – chose to share pictures of their trip to the Coachella music festival in Indio, California.
Friends of the Beckhams previously claimed Brooklyn told his parents he will come to David’s big day, and they have also been ‘expecting’ Nicola to turn up.
David is 50! Victoria said husband ‘completes her and is everything she could have dreamed of and more’ as she wished him a happy birthday with tribute video on Instagram on Friday
She shared this sweet caption alongside the video
Another throwback snap saw Victoria with her arms around her beau’s shoulders as he wore a Chicago Bulls basketball top and she wore a navy vest
Yet doubts clearly remained, with a friend saying last month: ‘Both have very much been invited as much-loved members the family. But you never know, Brooklyn and Nicola will do what they want to do.’
Another friend said: ‘It would absolutely destroy David if any fall-outs carry on and become big deals.
‘It would be the best birthday present ever for David to have all of his children and their partners happily having a wonderful time together. That’s what really puts a smile on his face.’
Earlier in the day, David and his family were seen arriving back in London after an overnight stay in Paris to mark the star’s 50th.
The former footballer was inundated with love from Victoria and his children Romeo and Cruz as they took social media to wish the star a happy birthday on Friday.
And the family marked the milestone with a luxury trip to the French capital as they flew off in their £40million private jet.
David and the former Spice Girl, 51, were joined by sons Romeo and Cruz and daughter Harper.
Romeo and Cruz’s girlfriends Kim and Jackie also joined however the couple’s eldest son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz were not seen.
The family flew out of Oxford on the Friday for a wine-soaked stop in Bordeaux, before heading to Paris for a swanky dinner to toast the big 50.
The flying fashionistas were also joined by staff and seen hauling off bags packed with Dior suits, designer gear, and enough premium whisky and rum to stock a Chelsea cocktail bar.
David and Victoria looked as loved up as ever as they held hands on a swanky night out, with David wearing a black suit, white shirt and blue tie and his wife wowing in all white
On his 50th, David got to see a sweet throwback from his early footballing days as Victoria uploaded a photo of him in a dark blue football kit
David’s son gave him a hilarious card for his landmark birthday, showing his father peering round a door and reading: ‘Be honest. What age did you turn today? No. One answer. What age is it?’
David even made sure to tip ground staff at Luton Airport with £20 each as a thank-you before the group headed back to London ahead of the next set of celebrations.
The star’s Rolls Royce picked them up from the runway, while Romeo headed off in his own Defender.
Earlier this week David’s 50th celebrations kicked off early with a huge wild family party at his lavish £10m Cotswolds home.
Meanwhile Victoria paid tribute to her husband David on his birthday as she shared a video of images of the sportsman and wrote about how he ‘completes her’.
The fashion designer penned: ‘When I look at this video, I think, ‘Wow… how lucky am I!!’ You’re everything I could have dreamed of and more. Happy 50th!!!
Among the clips shared were images of her husband shirtless and also showing bulging muscles as she dressed as one of the Incredibles.
Victoria was clearly swooning over her shirtless husband with various moments of him working out, and she seems to think he is model material, posting some of his famous moments from shoots.
