Romeo Beckham’s New Year’s post has sparked fresh drama within one of Britain’s most famous families.
On New Year’s Day, the 21-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham shared a 2025 highlight reel on Instagram, filled with cozy family snapshots featuring his parents and younger siblings, Cruz and Harper. But one person was glaringly absent—his eldest brother, Brooklyn Beckham. Fans noticed immediately, pointing out that the omission came just days after David Beckham posted his own year-end recap that also left Brooklyn out. The repeated snub has reignited speculation about an ongoing rift between Brooklyn and the rest of the Beckham clan.
Rumors of tension have followed the family ever since Brooklyn’s 2022 wedding to actress and heiress Nicola Peltz. Reports of disagreements surrounding the ceremony and the couple’s alleged distancing from David and Victoria have persisted despite the family’s attempts to maintain a united front. Brooklyn’s absence from major events has only fueled those rumors further. When David celebrated his 50th birthday in May 2025 with a glittering London bash attended by Victoria, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, Brooklyn and Nicola were nowhere to be found—a silence that spoke volumes.
That pattern continued over the holidays. Brooklyn and Nicola celebrated Christmas in Miami with her family, while the rest of the Beckhams spent the festive season together in London. When Romeo shared his New Year recap without any trace of Brooklyn, social media lit up with comments. “So… no Brooklyn again?” one follower asked, while another wrote, “This family feud isn’t even subtle anymore.”
David Beckham appeared to notice the chatter. Hours after posting his own Brooklyn-free year-end carousel, he uploaded a series of Instagram Stories featuring old photos of his eldest son, paired with loving captions about “family forever” and “being proud of all my kids.” The posts were seen by fans as an effort to smooth over the optics rather than signal genuine reconciliation.
Victoria Beckham soon followed suit, resharing an old photo of David and Brooklyn with a simple red heart emoji—her understated attempt to quiet the rumors. But to the public, the damage was already done. In a family known for curating its image to perfection, what’s missing from their posts often says more than what’s included.
Brooklyn and Nicola have remained silent, offering no comment on the recurring omissions. Meanwhile, Romeo’s decision to once again exclude his brother has only amplified the sense that the Beckham family may still be divided behind the Instagram filters. For a dynasty built on fame, fashion, and football, it’s clear that even the most polished image can’t hide every crack.
