David Beckham entered 2026 with a digital disc of memories, sharing an Instagram roundup highlighting key moments from 2025. The post featured 20 photos celebrating family, work, and personal milestones. Fans quickly noticed one absence. Eldest son Brooklyn Beckham did not appear.
The omission sparked immediate reaction in comment sections, with followers calling it impossible to miss. Within hours, Beckham moved to ease speculation. He posted a series of Instagram Stories, sharing individual throwback photos with each of his children, including Brooklyn. One image with Brooklyn carried a simple message: “I love you all so much,” followed by a heart emoji. Another showed baby Harper in his arms, captioned, “I’m a very lucky daddy.” He closed with a family photo featuring Victoria Beckham and all four children, writing, “You are my life. I love you all. Love, daddy.”
Despite the gesture, tension remained visible. Brooklyn has distanced himself from the family and blocked his parents and siblings on Instagram. His younger brother Cruz publicly confirmed this last week, denying rumors that David and Victoria blocked Brooklyn. “Not true. They woke up blocked. As did I,” Cruz wrote.
Sources say Brooklyn, now married to actress Nicola Peltz, has no interest in reconciling at this time. He is said to be focused on a quiet, drama-free life with his wife, away from the Beckham spotlight.
The distance became more apparent during David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations. Victoria Beckham organized four days of events, including a private jet trip from Luton Airport to Bordeaux with three of their four children. The group visited David’s favorite vineyard in Pomerol, known for producing highly prized Merlot-based red wine. Photos shared by Victoria showed the couple enjoying a bottle valued at up to £6,000, depending on vintage.
Later, the family traveled to Paris for dinner. David was spotted carrying a £3,000 bottle of Château Pétrus 1961. He was joined by Victoria, sons Romeo and Cruz, daughter Harper, and their partners. Brooklyn was absent from all celebrations.
Brooklyn had been invited to every event, including a family gathering at the couple’s countryside home and a star-studded London dinner. He and Nicola chose to skip them all, a decision said to have left David and Victoria heartbroken. Brooklyn has previously spoken about his love for fine wine and his shared interest in Château Pétrus with his father.
Victoria later shared a photo gallery from the celebrations, describing nearly a week of special memories with family and friends. Images showed an intimate dinner at their Cotswolds home, with David in a black tuxedo and Victoria wearing a navy silk gown from her own label. The couple, married since 1999, also posed beside a vintage 1972 Fiat 500, believed to be an early birthday gift. Again, Brooklyn was missing and not tagged, a notable change from past posts where she often mentioned missing him.
David reposted several images, writing, “I love you all. Thank you for making my birthday so memorable,” without referencing his eldest son.
Brooklyn was also absent from another major milestone. David Beckham was officially knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle, receiving the title Sir David Beckham for services to sport and charity. Victoria Beckham now holds the title Lady Beckham. David called the honor beyond anything he ever expected, reflecting on his upbringing in east London.
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Victoria designed his morning suit for the ceremony, inspired by King Charles’ early style. David’s parents and three of his four children, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, attended. Brooklyn did not, as he was in Atlanta promoting his hot sauce brand.
