Inside the Surprising Parallels Between Brooklyn Beckham and Prince Harry
It is becoming increasingly difficult to overlook the many striking similarities between Brooklyn Beckham and Prince Harry, particularly following their explosive fall-outs from their respective families. This week, Brooklyn Beckham's feud with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, erupted in spectacular fashion when he took to Instagram to make a series of stunning allegations, revealing what he called the 'truth' behind their glossy public image.
Public Accusations and Family Estrangements
In a six-page statement, Brooklyn claimed, "For my entire life, my parents have controlled narratives in the press about our family. The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into." This bombshell post marks the culmination of a feud that has been rumbling on for years, drawing immediate comparisons to Prince Harry's own public criticisms of the royal family.
Onlookers have been quick to note the major similarities between the two men. Both were raised with incredible privilege and have since married strong-minded women—Brooklyn to actress Nicola Peltz and Harry to Meghan Markle. Subsequently, both couples have quit the UK to live in California, seeking a fresh start away from the pressures of their family backgrounds.
Considering Tell-All Books and Media Strategies
Adding to the parallels, it is now being reported that Brooklyn is considering writing a tell-all book, very much in the style of Harry's Spare. According to sources, a deal is "firmly in play" with the same publisher, Penguin Random House, which handled Harry's memoir. Spare sold more than 467,000 copies in its first week in the UK, becoming the fastest-selling non-fiction title in history, and Brooklyn has apparently taken note of its success.
A source explained, "He's seen how well the book did for Harry. Same publisher. Same idea of finally telling your truth. That's not a coincidence." The Beckhams, meanwhile, are said to understand the stakes involved, having observed the fallout the royal family endured. "They know they have to be careful," the source added. "If they push him, if they deny it publicly or hit back, it only makes him more inclined to go further. They've learned from the mistakes of others. This is a game of chess."
Behind Closed Doors: The Sussex Meeting
Even before Brooklyn's recent outburst, speculation was rife about conversations behind closed doors when it was revealed that Brooklyn and Nicola had dined with Harry and Meghan in May last year. Interestingly, David and Victoria were once said to be good friends with the Sussexes early in their romance, but that friendship reportedly ended when Harry and Meghan allegedly accused the Beckhams of leaking stories to the press.
Initially reported as a cosy affair at the Sussexes' Montecito mansion, it later emerged that the dinner was part of a wider gathering hosted by neighbours, including VIPs and film executives. A source told People, "While it was an intimate gathering, there were several additional guests. Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous."
Family Tensions and Missed Celebrations
The dinner occurred shortly after Brooklyn and Nicola decided to skip David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations, a decision Brooklyn addressed in his explosive posts. He claimed, "My wife has been consistently disrespected by my family, no matter how hard we've tried to come together as one. My mum has repeatedly invited women from my past into our lives in ways that were clearly intended to make us both uncomfortable."
He further detailed, "Despite this, we still travelled to London for my dad's birthday and were rejected for a week as we waited in our hotel room trying to plan quality time with him. He refused all of our attempts, unless it was at his big birthday party with a hundred guests and cameras at every corner. When he finally agreed to see me, it was under the condition that Nicola wasn't invited. It was a slap in the face."
In response, a source close to David and Victoria told the Mirror that the couple felt "betrayed" by the no-show. "Victoria feels betrayed by Brooklyn and Nicola because she's done everything she can to make them both feel welcome and Nicola like another daughter. But she feels it’s been thrown back in her face," they said. The source added that Nicola has a very American way of thinking, encouraging Brooklyn to avoid uncomfortable situations, which contrasts with the Beckhams' family-centric values.
Wedding Drama and Public Perception
The family drama has also spilled over into public discussions about past events, such as Brooklyn's wedding. Brooklyn accused his mother of dancing "inappropriately" on him during the reception, a claim addressed by DJ Fat Tony, a long-running friend of the Beckhams. On This Morning, he explained, "There was no slut dropping, there was no PVC catsuit, there was no Spice Girls actions. The word inappropriate - why I said it was inappropriate as well because it was the timing."
He described how Marc Anthony called Brooklyn to the stage, leading to an awkward moment where Victoria was asked to dance, causing Nicola to leave in tears. "This is all about how Brooklyn feels. If he feels that it was inappropriate and awkward, it was inappropriate and awkward," the DJ noted, emphasising the personal nature of the conflict.
Reflecting on the broader situation, he added, "What's sad is that this is the bit that everyone's taken from the statement, and kind of white washed everything else that went on. It's taken a lot for someone to go to social media... he wanted to change the narrative. For all of his life he's been called 'Nepo Baby'... But that's what he was born into. I think what we're all missing here is the fact that parents have lost their child, and a son has lost his parents."
As these parallels continue to unfold, the public remains captivated by the ongoing sagas of two high-profile families, highlighting themes of privilege, media control, and the complexities of familial relationships in the spotlight.
