Brooklyn Beckham has ignited a fierce backlash after launching a public attack on his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, with critics branding the move a “Megxit-style” meltdown and dubbing him “Harry 2.0.” The eldest Beckham son accused his parents of being controlling and prioritizing their public image over family, triggering an online firestorm and immediate comparisons to Prince Harry’s highly public split from the British royal family.
While some supporters applauded Brooklyn for defending his wife, Nicola Peltz, many others were far less sympathetic. Critics argued that Brooklyn’s fame, lifestyle, and opportunities were built entirely on the Beckham name, and that publicly severing ties reeks of entitlement. The criticism closely mirrors long-standing attacks on Prince Harry, who has faced similar accusations since stepping back from royal duties and relocating to California with Meghan Markle.
Social media commentary has been relentless. Users accused Brooklyn of recycling Prince Harry’s narrative, pointing to familiar themes such as claims of media manipulation, emotional control, and the need to escape a powerful family brand. Others went further, alleging that Nicola Peltz has influenced or even orchestrated Brooklyn’s public statements, echoing accusations frequently leveled at Meghan Markle. The recurring narrative paints both women as outsiders who allegedly turned their husbands against their families while helping them establish independent identities in the United States.
The comparison has intensified amid reports that Brooklyn and Nicola have grown close to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Royal commentators had previously warned that aligning with the Sussexes could deepen tensions within the Beckham family, advice that now appears prescient. Critics argue that both men followed a similar trajectory: privileged upbringing, marriage to an American woman, public denunciations of family institutions, and a move to California in search of freedom—at the cost of fractured relationships.
Brooklyn escalated the feud further in a series of Instagram Stories, stating he has no desire to reconcile with his parents. He accused Victoria Beckham of “hijacking” his first dance at his 2022 wedding and dancing inappropriately with him in front of guests, leaving him humiliated. He also alleged that his parents attempted to pressure him into signing away rights to his own name shortly before his marriage. “I do not want to reconcile with my family,” Brooklyn wrote, insisting he is finally standing up for himself.
As the fallout continues, public opinion remains sharply divided. To critics, Brooklyn’s outburst represents another example of a privileged heir publicly attacking the very family that elevated him. To supporters, it’s a long-overdue stand against a powerful brand. Either way, the “Harry 2.0” label has stuck, cementing Brooklyn Beckham’s transformation from celebrity son to central figure in one of the most polarizing family feuds in pop culture.
