HEARTBROKEN David and Victoria Beckham fear there may be no way back for them and son Brooklyn after he declared yesterday he “would always choose” wife Nicola Peltz.
Brooklyn Beckham’s public declaration is a dagger to his parents’ hearts, a source said last night.
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It is the latest blow in the deepening family feud.
It came as Brooklyn, 26, shared a video of him and Nicola Peltz, 30, riding on his motorbike early yesterday.
He told his 16.3 million followers, “My whole world. I will love you forever. I always choose you baby.”
Those close to the Beckhams said the message seemed “very pointed”.
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A source added: “It shows how much this situation with his family has escalated.
“It’s very sad for everyone involved, especially David and Victoria who love him very much. This isn’t the Brooklyn his family knows and loves.
“This post was like a dagger to their hearts but they will always be there for Brooklyn.”
Brooklyn added of his wife Nicola: “You’re the most amazing person I know. Me and you forever baby.” She responded: “I’ve always got you baby.”
Hours later, Brooklyn’s brother Cruz, 20, declared his love for his parents in another Instagram post.
Sharing a picture of David and Victoria with all four of their children, Cruz wrote: “I love my family, I love you guys more than anything.
“Mum and dad, you gave us life and cared for us no matter what.
“I cannot tell you how blessed we all are to have you in our lives x.”
Brooklyn’s post was criticised by some followers, with one writing: “What a dig at his mum and dad!”
Another added: “Actually quite sad that you are adding fuel to the fire to further hurt your parents.”
However those close to Brooklyn and Nicola – who married in April 2022 – insisted it was not a dig.
It’s very sad for everyone involved, especially David and Victoria who love him very much
A source
A source said: “They are unbelievably smitten, and for him, social media is another way of showing his love.
“Brooklyn would be happy to meet his parents behind closed doors and hopes for a reconciliation.”
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Brooklyn flew to London last Monday to film an ad near the Chelsea Flower Show, where former England football captain David, 50, was meeting King Charles.
But a contact close to his parents claims Brooklyn did not tell his family he was coming.
They said: “It shows how fractured the relationship has become, that not even texts or calls are made between them.”
Tensions became public when Brooklyn did not publicly acknowledge fashion designer Victoria, 51, on Mother’s Day. He then failed to show at any of David’s 50th birthday parties.
His mum and dad have continued to acknowledge him on social media, but pals of Brooklyn and Nicola suggested that was for show.
The Sun revealed that the couple recently had dinner in California with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were “very empathetic”.
Brooklyn’s sister Harper turns 14 in July and family sources hope it will be resolved by then.
But one said: “It doesn’t seem likely at the moment.”
MY VIEW
By Ellie Henman
AS the saying goes, “A son is a son till he takes him a wife, a daughter is a daughter all her life.”
No-one is feeling that more acutely right now than Victoria Beckham. But she’s not alone.
My own experience of witnessing my mother’s pain and confusion as her son slowly became more isolated from us, his blood family, was, and still is, dreadful.
Things all start off rosy and then, bit by bit, the relationship gets chipped away to dust.
Contact becomes so fleeting that conversations about that person stop because it’s all just too painful to keep dredging up.
My brother and I now send a cursory text once a year to wish one another a happy birthday – and we only do it to keep my mother happy.
I last saw him at her wedding in 2018 when we walked her down the aisle and the next time will probably be in that same church on a far sadder occasion.
Victoria and David are facing years of anguish unless Brooklyn steps up and takes control.
I’ve gone past caring when it comes to my own brother, in my eyes the pain and upset he has caused my parents is unforgivable.
But for my lovely mum and dad, the enduring love they have for their son will never dissipate.
Brooklyn has made his feelings crystal clear, just like my brother. His family is now his wife.
I’m sorry to say it but Victoria and David, and Brooklyn’s siblings, have got years of heartache to come.
DAD GETS BRUSH UP
By Amir Razavi
DAVID Beckham looks a picture of relaxation as he forgets the family drama with oldest son Brooklyn — and lets his daughter Harper give him a makeover.
Harper, 13, applies concealer to his face in a video on her mum Victoria’s Instagram beauty page.
In the clip, she jokes with her husband: “Looking very handsome.”
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