The Beckham family has rallied around David Beckham following his knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours — though one family member’s silence has not gone unnoticed.
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The former England captain, now 50, was named a Knight Bachelor in the honours list issued by the Cabinet Office, joining 1,200 recipients including actor Gary Oldman, singer Elaine Paige and author Pat Barker, among 40 new dames and sirs.
Beckham expressed his gratitude in a statement, saying:
“I’m so lucky to be able to do the work that I do and I’m grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment.”
Already appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003, the Manchester United and Real Madrid legend has now been honoured for services to sport and charity.
Tributes from the Beckham household quickly followed the announcement.
Romeo Beckham, 22, shared a heartfelt image with his father on Instagram, writing: “So so proud of you,” accompanied by four heart emojis.
His younger brother Cruz, 20, also posted a message of admiration, sharing a photo of Sir David in a woodland setting, captioned: “I’m so proud, Dad. I love you. Sir David Beckham. Has a nice ring to it.”
Victoria Beckham also marked the moment with an emotional tribute on social media, posting:
“You’ve always been my knight in shining armour, but now it’s official. Sir @davidbeckham!!!”
She continued:
“What an honour, I couldn’t be prouder of you. Your dedication to the things that matter most — your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family — has never wavered. The way you’ve touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are… But above all else, I’m so, so proud to call you mine.”
However, eldest son Brooklyn Beckham, 26, has remained notably silent. He is widely believed to be estranged from his parents and siblings, reportedly due to ongoing tensions involving his wife, American actress Nicola Peltz, 30.
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While his brothers praised their father publicly, Brooklyn’s latest Instagram posts feature only promotional content — including a video of him sifting through pretzels and a spotlight on his hot sauce brand, Cloud29, displayed beside caviar.
Sources close to the family claim David and Victoria are “utterly heartbroken” by their fractured relationship with their eldest son. Brooklyn is said to have skipped David’s 50th birthday celebrations last month, allegedly without even placing a phone call to mark the occasion.
The ongoing rift is reportedly centred around Nicola Peltz, with claims she has distanced Brooklyn from the rest of the family. The couple have been absent from multiple family gatherings, including recent visits to London, further fuelling speculation. Fans and media have been scrutinising social media posts for signs of the family discord, particularly after reports that Brooklyn and Romeo are no longer on speaking terms.
Tensions allegedly mounted following Romeo’s relationship with model Kim Turnbull — a former girlfriend of Brooklyn’s friend Rocco Ritchie. Brooklyn is said to have questioned Kim’s motives, which led to a broader falling-out within the family.
According to The Daily Mail, Brooklyn has missed at least 11 family occasions, including both David and Victoria’s birthday celebrations this spring. Despite the celebratory milestone of Sir David’s knighthood, the Beckham family’s private struggles continue to cast a shadow over their public image.
