Beckham family feud : The invitation for Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz, to attend a catered gathering at the Montecito residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex came as something of a surprise.
Brooklyn hadn’t seen Prince Harry since 2011, and Nicola is not believed to have ever met either Harry or Meghan.
Ordinarily, such an invitation might have flown under the radar.
However, given that both couples are embroiled in well-publicized family disputes—and that Brooklyn’s parents, David and Victoria Beckham, have grown increasingly close to King Charles and Queen Camilla—the situation has sparked considerable curiosity.
Adding to the speculation is the fact that the Princess of Wales recently appeared at a fashion industry event wearing a full ensemble by Victoria Beckham.
Was it, as some speculate, a subtle gesture of solidarity with the fashion designer caught up in a now-familiar family saga? Or was it nothing more than coincidence—a nod to British fashion?
Either way, the royal endorsement couldn’t have come at a more opportune moment for the embattled Beckham family.
Likewise, the “surprise” dinner invitation in Montecito came at a significant moment.
The Beckhams have been making headlines recently, as Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30 — daughter of American billionaire Nelson Peltz — were noticeably absent from David Beckham’s grand 50th birthday celebrations.
Their absence was particularly striking, as the couple was believed to have traveled from Los Angeles to the UK just days earlier.
‘Timing is pure coincidence’
According to a source who spoke to The Telegraph, the Sussexes extended the invitation before the recent fallout.
The invitation to Brooklyn and Nicola was sent out ahead of David’s series of high-profile birthday celebrations, so the timing was purely coincidental,” the source said.
Although it was a private affair, several other guests were in attendance, including VIPs and film industry executives.
Brooklyn and Nicola thoroughly enjoyed themselves and described Harry and Meghan as especially warm, thoughtful, and generous.
Both couples have grown increasingly distant from their UK-based families, with some attributing the rift to Nicola and Meghan—the American wives seen by some as the catalysts for their husbands’ dramatic departures from family ties.
It’s little wonder, then, that the two women reportedly “found a lot of common ground” during the remarkable dinner last week.
The Duke, who knows all too well the emotional toll of being thousands of miles away from family amid a deep and ongoing rift, is said to have offered his “unwavering support” to Brooklyn Beckham, according to The Sun.
The couples are even said to have exchanged numbers, perhaps recognizing the rare bond of shared experience.
Nicola and Meghan’s ‘common ground’
It’s hardly surprising that details of the dinner surfaced in a tabloid, considering how the media has often been a channel for sending messages—both overt and discreet—amid these family disputes.
A source told The Sun: “The invitation came as a surprise but was warmly welcomed by Brooklyn and Nicola, both of whom have been feeling quite battle-worn.
Harry and Meghan showed great empathy and kindness toward both Brooklyn and Nicola. Harry, fully aware of their situation, offered Brooklyn his unwavering support, relating to him as someone who has faced similar challenges.
Nicola and Meghan also shared a heartfelt conversation, especially since both women have been portrayed in the media as the “homewreckers” blamed for breaking apart their husbands’ families.
Meghan expressed deep sympathy for Nicola, noting that they found common ground in their experiences.
Their meeting wasn’t connected to recent headlines or developments—it was a genuine, though very timely, coincidence.
The dinner reportedly included around 18 guests, among them Paramount CEO Brian Robbins and his wife, Tracy.
Nicola was said to have been invited through a mutual friend who was also in attendance.
Beckham rift ‘terribly sad’
The Sussexes’ long-standing rift with the Royal Family dates back to Meghan’s arrival on the scene in 2016.
That tension persists today, with the Duke recently delivering a scathing interview to the BBC, revealing that his father refuses to speak to him and that he is uncertain how much time he has left.
Meanwhile, sources close to the Beckhams have described their family feud as “terribly sad” and say the dispute has been ongoing for quite some time.
“David and Victoria adore Brooklyn; their children mean everything to them, but Brooklyn isn’t speaking to them,” a long-time family friend told MailOnline over the weekend.
There have been reports suggesting the feud began when Nicola chose not to wear a Victoria Beckham-designed wedding dress at their extravagant 2022 wedding.
More recently, sources close to Nicola have indicated that the root of the conflict involves Kim Turnbull, the girlfriend of Brooklyn’s brother, Romeo.
Long-standing royal relationship
The Beckhams’ complex and intertwined history with the Royal Family stretches back many years.
Brooklyn Beckham was only 13 when he last saw Prince Harry at an award ceremony in 2011.
David and Victoria attended Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018, but tensions later arose between the couples amid allegations that Meghan accused Victoria of leaking stories about her.
Meanwhile, David has grown closer to the Royals, becoming an ambassador for the King’s Foundation last year and even exchanging bee-keeping tips with the monarch at his Highgrove estate.
Last October, David joined the Prince of Wales to mark the replacement of London’s aging air ambulance helicopters, with the two greeting each other warmly like old friends.
In December, the Beckhams were guests of the King and Queen at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, held in honor of the Qatari ruler.
In February, the couple attended a black-tie dinner at Highgrove, hosted by the King to honor Anglo-Italian relations.
The next month, Victoria Beckham was invited to Buckingham Palace to attend a Women of the World event hosted by the Queen.
Whether the growing friendship between the California-based branches of the two families will develop with the same success is yet to be determined.
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