
David and Victoria Beckham Reportedly Trying to Reconcile with Estranged Son Brooklyn
David and Victoria Beckham are making quiet efforts to reconnect with their eldest son, but the path to reconciliation may be more complex than it appears.
The Beckham family has often projected unity in public. Behind the scenes, however, reports now suggest a prolonged rift involving David and Victoria's eldest son, Brooklyn, and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham.
As new details surface, efforts to repair the strained relationship are coming into clearer focus.

Brooklyn Beckham, David Beckham, and Victoria Beckham attend The Fashion Awards 2018 in London on December 10, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
According to People magazine, David and Victoria have been making repeated efforts to reconnect with Brooklyn and Nicola. The couple has reportedly tried to open communication with their son and daughter-in-law on several occasions.
"David and Victoria have repeatedly asked Brooklyn and Nicola to meet and talk in order to move forward," a source familiar with the situation told the publication.
Tension between the two couples is believed to have started around the time of Brooklyn and Nicola's wedding in 2022. While the specific cause has not been confirmed, the aftermath appears to have created lasting distance within the family.
Despite the reported rift, David, 50, is said to remain actively involved in the lives of his children: Brooklyn, 26; Romeo, 23; Cruz, 20; and Harper, 14. A source described his relationship with them as central to his life.
That same commitment was reflected in November 2025, when David was knighted by King Charles III for his contributions to sport and charity.
Brooklyn and Nicola were invited to both the official ceremony and the private celebration that followed. According to sources, the invitation was in keeping with the family's ongoing efforts to include them in significant moments.
Neither David and Victoria's representatives nor Brooklyn's team responded to requests for comment.
Further reporting by The Sun revealed more details about the communication breakdown. A source said the public perception of the situation may not reflect the full story.
"Truly, people do not know the full facts of this heart-breaking tale, and think Brooklyn was just being truculent when he blocked his parents," the source said.
According to the source, Brooklyn sent a letter in late summer 2025, requesting that all correspondence go through lawyers as he "wanted to try and make amends privately not publicly."
The same source explained that Brooklyn became increasingly frustrated after sending the letter, as he believed his parents continued to refer to him publicly rather than respecting his request for private communication.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham at the All-Star Match ahead of the Ryder Cup 2025 in Farmingdale, New York | Source: Getty Images
With no direct line of contact remaining, David and Victoria were reportedly left without a way to respond, which, according to the source, caused emotional strain.
"They of course feel utterly bemused and devastated by this latest turn of events. There is no malice from their part, only concern," the source said. "But it is clear, if there is going to be any reconciliation, it will be away from prying eyes and must be done privately."
