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A growing rift in the Beckham household is drawing striking parallels to the British royal family's internal drama.
Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of global icons David and Victoria Beckham, is at the center of a family feud that experts say echoes Prince Harry's split from the monarchy-both marked by choosing their wives over their birth families.
Brooklyn's absence from recent milestone events, including his father David's 50th birthday celebration and his brother Romeo's 21st, has raised eyebrows and intensified speculation of a deepening divide.
His decision to skip both events came amidst reports of tension between his wife Nicola Peltz and his mother Victoria. Adding to the intrigue, Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull - Brooklyn's former flame - was in attendance at the birthday bash, which may have contributed to Brooklyn's decision to stay away.
Commentators have drawn a line between this ongoing family fallout and what many call "Megxit 2.0." Royal expert Samara Gill believes Brooklyn is deliberately pulling away from the Beckham clan, likening his situation to Prince Harry's retreat from royal duties in favor of life with Meghan Markle.
In a recent episode of The Sun's Royal Exclusive Show, both Gill and veteran royal photographer Arthur Edwards discussed how Brooklyn, much like Harry, appears to have realigned his priorities-placing marital loyalty above familial ties.
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As the public watches the Beckham drama unfold, another layer of intrigue has emerged: Brooklyn and Nicola recently dined with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Sussexes' Montecito mansion.
The meeting came just days after David's birthday celebration, which Brooklyn and Nicola skipped. Reports suggest the two couples have bonded over their shared experiences of public scrutiny and familial estrangement. A source close to the Sussexes said the evening was warm and ive, with Meghan and Nicola reportedly connecting over the strain of being blamed for "tearing families apart."
Brooklyn, who married Nicola Peltz in April 2022, has since relocated to the U.S. and seems increasingly detached from his British roots. Critics have pointed out that despite years of from his parents-including financial backing for his photography book and cooking show-Brooklyn now appears more aligned with the wealth and lifestyle of his billionaire in-laws.
Nicola's father, Nelson Peltz, holds major corporate titles and is estimated to be worth billions, making the couple's American base both emotionally and economically strategic.
The drama is compounded by lingering friction between Victoria Beckham and Meghan Markle. Their own falling-out reportedly occurred in 2020 after Meghan allegedly accused Victoria of leaking personal stories to the media.
Arthur Edwards summed up the sentiment felt by many.
"I don't know why he didn't go to his father's party. I think he should have been there."
Whether this feud will blow over or become a lasting rupture remains to be seen. But one thing is clear-like the royals, the Beckhams are finding that love, loyalty, and legacy don't always align.