David Beckham’s proudest moment was marked by an unexpected absence — his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, and daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz were notably missing when he received his long-awaited knighthood at Windsor Castle on November 5.
The former football star was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their three youngest children — Romeo, Cruz, and Harper — as he was officially honored for his services to sport and charity. However, Brooklyn and Nicola’s absence did not go unnoticed, fueling speculation of a continuing rift within the Beckham family.
A silent snub on social media
What caught fans’ attention even more was the couple’s social media silence. Despite global headlines celebrating David’s knighthood, Brooklyn and Nicola refrained from publicly congratulating him online.
Instead, Nicola took to Instagram shortly after the event — not to mention her father-in-law’s achievement — but to thank her sister, Brittany Peltz, for sending her a bouquet of flowers.
“OMG @brittanyleahpeltz thank you so so so much these are breathtaking,” Nicola captioned her story, drawing mixed reactions from followers.
Brooklyn focused on his business
While David was being knighted, Brooklyn was reportedly occupied with promoting his hot sauce brand, Cloud 23. According to Daily Mail, the aspiring chef avoided any family-related questions and kept his attention on his latest business venture.
This isn’t the first time tensions between Brooklyn and his family have made headlines. The 25-year-old’s relationship with his parents, especially Victoria, has appeared strained since his lavish 2022 wedding to Nicola in Palm Beach.
Reports claim the young couple have become “increasingly distant” from the Beckham family, often skipping major family gatherings — including David’s milestone birthday celebration earlier this year.
Victoria Beckham reaches her breaking point
Amid the growing distance, sources close to the family revealed that Victoria Beckham has reached a breaking point.
The fashion designer reportedly told friends she “can no longer keep fighting the same fight”, after enduring emotional turmoil over the ongoing feud.
Despite the drama, David remains focused on his professional commitments and charity work. His knighthood marks a significant chapter in his legacy — though it seems the family tensions are far from over.
