David Beckham was finally knighted by King Charles on November 4, 2025, marking a historic moment in the football legend’s life.
The ceremony at Windsor Castle was attended by his wife Victoria Beckham, his children Romeo, Cruz and Harper and his closest family. Social media lit up with celebratory posts of Romeo and Cruz, praising their father and expressing pride: “No one deserves it more than dad.”
However, the family reunion was overshadowed by the notable absence of eldest son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz. The couple did not attend the ceremony or send congratulatory messages to David, marking the third time in 2025 that they appeared to ignore important family milestones.
Earlier this year, Brooklyn and Nicola did not publicly acknowledge David’s knighthood announcement or his 50th birthday celebration in May.
Ahead of the event, David and Victoria Beckham reportedly made efforts to reconcile with Brooklyn, engaging with her Instagram posts and signaling a desire for family unity on this historic day. Yet, Brooklyn and Nicola have remained distant, skipping events like Victoria Beckham’s before the documentary and a Paris Fashion Week show.
According to Us Weekly, the couple is currently prioritizing their quiet life together over family commitments.
Insiders also reveal that Nicola Peltz never fully integrated into the Beckham family, particularly struggling to bond with Victoria. Meanwhile, Brooklyn has increasingly shifted his attention to his wife’s family, residing full-time in an £11million Peltz family home and reportedly minimizing contact with his biological parents. Social media interactions reflect these tensions, with Romeo and Cruz even blocking their older brother and sister-in-law.
This growing rift between Brooklyn and David Beckham has captured the public’s attention, highlighting the challenges of maintaining family unity amidst high-profile lives and global fame. Despite their estrangement, David and Victoria continue to maintain a united front, cherishing moments with their younger children and celebrating family successes.
Sources: Daily Mail, Page Six
