Brooklyn Beckham has made a rare public gesture towards his family, posting a birthday message for his youngest sister Harper Seven on her 14th birthday, marking his first direct communication with the Beckham clan in months amid an escalating family feud.
The 26-year-old chef and photographer took to Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 10, sharing a photograph of himself in a tuxedo alongside wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, 30, and Harper, who wore a pale pink silk gown. “Happy birthday harper we love u x,” Brooklyn wrote in the brief message, which was subsequently reshared by Nicola on her own social media.
The birthday post represents Brooklyn’s first public acknowledgement of his immediate family since wishing his grandmother Sandra a happy birthday on June 26, ending weeks of speculation about whether he would reach out to Harper on her special day.
Mounting Family Tensions
Sources close to the family revealed earlier this week that hopes were high Brooklyn would break his silence for Harper’s birthday, given their historically close bond. Brooklyn and Harper were always incredibly close,” a source told The Sun. “He adores her and so does his wife Nicola. They had an incredibly close bond and despite everything that has gone on, Brooklyn idolises her.
The insider added: “Brooklyn could end this nonsense by reaching out to Harper, both privately and publicly, and many believe he will do this today. Harper means the world to Brooklyn. Although things have been strained between him and his parents, there is no way he’d want it to affect Harper.”
The birthday message comes after months of increasingly public estrangement between Brooklyn and his parents, former England captain Sir David Beckham, 50, and fashion designer Victoria Beckham, 51. Brooklyn has been notably absent from all major family celebrations this year, including David’s milestone 50th birthday parties across Miami, London, Paris, the Cotswolds and Scotland in May.
Financial Disputes at Heart of Rift
According to multiple sources, the family tensions have been exacerbated by disputes over money, particularly surrounding Brooklyn and Nicola’s recent purchase of a £10.5million ($14million) mansion in Hollywood. The property, which features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a state-of-the-art cinema, private gym and infinity pool, was reportedly purchased with Nicola named as the primary owner.
Sources claimed the Peltz family, headed by billionaire investor Nelson Peltz, believed David and Victoria were “tight” for not contributing more financially to the purchase. “David and Victoria are two working-class kids done good. When it came to buying this house, of course, they weren’t just going to hand their son millions of pounds — what sort of message does that send?” an insider told The Sun.
Those close to the Beckhams firmly rejected these allegations. “David and Victoria will always support Brooklyn if and when he needs it,” a friend of the couple stated. “When he was setting up on his own, they would regularly help him out as parents do but they won’t spoil him. They still help all their grown-up kids.”
Harper Caught in the Middle
The ongoing feud has particularly affected Harper, who has always shared a special bond with her eldest brother. “Harper’s been particularly affected by what’s going on because she’s always been really close to Brooklyn,” a source revealed to The Mirror. “They’ve always had a lovely bond because Brooklyn was that bit older when Harper was born and the hope when Brooklyn married Nicola was that she’d become like a big sister to Harper in a house full of brothers.”
Victoria marked Harper’s birthday with an extensive Instagram tribute featuring throwback photographs and videos. “Happy birthday to my world!! You are my everything and I’m so proud of the strong, confident, kind and talented young lady you are becoming,” the Spice Girl wrote. “You’re my best friend and I’m so lucky I get to be your mummy. We love you so so much #HarperSeven!!”
David also shared his own tribute shortly after Brooklyn’s post, writing: “Happy birthday to my little princess Harper Seven xx. So proud of the young lady you have become and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you xx.”
Pattern of Absences
Brooklyn’s birthday message to Harper represents a brief break in what has become a pattern of public silence towards his family. He failed to acknowledge Father’s Day in June, David’s knighthood announcement, or any of his father’s birthday celebrations.
In May, Brooklyn posted a video on social media declaring he would “always choose” Nicola, which those close to the Beckhams interpreted as a “dagger to their hearts.” The post read: “My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you’re the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby.
His younger brother Cruz, 20, appeared to respond shortly after with his own Instagram post: “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 are to have you in our lives.”
Wedding Drama Origins
Sources told People magazine in May 2025 that tensions between the families dated back to Brooklyn and Nicola’s April 2022 wedding in Palm Beach, Florida. The elaborate ceremony at the Peltz family’s £76million estate was reportedly marred by disputes over Nicola’s wedding dress and a dance floor incident.
Victoria had initially offered to design Nicola’s wedding dress, but sources claimed she later changed her mind and called Nicola’s mother to say she wouldn’t be making the dress. Nicola ultimately wore two Valentino gowns for the ceremony.
A source also revealed that tensions came to a head when Victoria allegedly “hijacked” a dance at the wedding, despite Brooklyn and Nicola having planned a special moment for a song performed by Marc Anthony as a gift to the newlyweds.
Professional Pursuits and Family Distance
Brooklyn, who has pursued careers in photography, modelling and cooking, now lives permanently in Los Angeles with Nicola. The couple’s decision to put down roots in America has been interpreted by some as a further sign of the growing distance from his UK-based family.
Brooklyn’s wife is American, as are her family, whom he adores, and he feels his life now is Stateside,” a source told The Sun. “It will be a dagger to the heart for his parents. Until now, the couple have always been renting, so there was hope his relocation wouldn’t be permanent. This house purchase quashes any last hopes.”
Despite the ongoing tensions, a source told People magazine in May that the relationship is “definitely not beyond repair.” However, they added: “Every time they finally have a happy moment, it all falls apart again. They’ve tried to make peace.”
Brother Feud Complicates Matters
Adding to the family complications, sources revealed to TMZ in April that Brooklyn is not on speaking terms with his brother Romeo, 22, due to Romeo’s relationship with Kim Turnbull, who had a brief romantic history with Brooklyn years ago.
Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly have concerns about Kim’s intentions and will not attend any public family events where she is present. This led to their absence from Victoria’s fashion show and contributed to missing David’s birthday celebrations, where Romeo attended with Kim.
Future Uncertain
As Harper celebrates her 14th birthday, the question remains whether Brooklyn’s brief social media gesture represents the beginning of a thaw in family relations or merely a momentary acknowledgement of his youngest sibling’s special day.
Those close to the family remain hopeful that the bond between Brooklyn and Harper might serve as a bridge to eventual reconciliation. He is her big brother and nothing will ever change that,” a source emphasised.
For now, the Beckham family appears to remain divided, with Brooklyn and Nicola continuing their life in California whilst the rest of the family maintains their base in London. Whether Harper’s birthday will prove to be the catalyst for healing remains to be seen.
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