Romeo Beckham Steps Out in Paris Amid Ongoing Family Turmoil
Romeo Beckham, the 23-year-old son of football legend David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham, made a public appearance with his girlfriend Kim Turnbull at the exclusive Costes party in Paris on Thursday evening. This outing comes directly in the wake of a bitter and very public family row initiated by his older brother, Brooklyn Beckham.
Brooklyn's Explosive Statement Fuels Feud
On Monday night, Brooklyn Beckham, 26, took to Instagram to share a bombshell six-page statement that has sent shockwaves through the celebrity world. In the detailed post, the eldest Beckham son declared he has no wish to reconcile with his family, stating he is standing up for himself "for the first time in my life." He made serious allegations, claiming his parents have "controlled narratives about our family" and that his mother, Victoria, had "repeatedly invited women from his past into our lives in ways that were clearly intended to make us uncomfortable." This latter comment was widely interpreted as an allusion to his history with his brother Romeo's current girlfriend, Kim Turnbull.
Romeo and Kim's Stylish Parisian Appearance
Despite the intense family drama unfolding online, Romeo Beckham appeared determined to brush off the controversy. He arrived at the Parisian event in high spirits, cutting a smart-casual figure. His outfit consisted of a crisp white long-sleeved shirt paired with beige jeans, which he complemented with a distinctive Balenciaga tartan scarf worn over his head and a pair of brown boots.
His girlfriend, 24-year-old model and DJ Kim Turnbull, maintained a stylish yet more subdued presence. She opted for a black crop top teamed with grey faded jeans, layering a black faux-fur coat over her shoulders and carrying a mini black bag. Observers noted she appeared somewhat downcast, allowing Romeo to lead the way into the venue.
The Complex History of Kim Turnbull and the Beckhams
The current family rift has unexpectedly placed Kim Turnbull at its centre. The London-based model, who is the granddaughter of renowned post-war sculptor William Turnbull, has a long history with the Beckham circle. She was part of a tight-knit friendship group in 2016 that included Brooklyn Beckham, having previously dated Madonna and Guy Ritchie's son, Rocco.
Kim and Romeo had initially begun dating seven months prior to the public eruption of the family feud. However, their romance reportedly "fizzled out" just three weeks after David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations, an event from which Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz were notably absent, fuelling early speculation of a rift. At the time, sources insisted the split was amicable and related to their busy careers, not the family tensions.
Allegations, Denials, and a Rekindled Romance
The situation escalated when sources claimed Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn's wife, felt uncomfortable around Kim due to alleged teenage history between Kim and Brooklyn. In response, Kim shared a lengthy statement on her Instagram, firmly denying any romantic involvement with Brooklyn Beckham at any point. "I have never been romantically involved in ANY capacity at ANY point with the person in question," she wrote. "Nothing between us has occurred further than a school friendship at age 16."
Following Kim's public denial, speculation about her role in the feud subsided. In October, signs emerged that she and Romeo had rekindled their relationship, confirmed when they were pictured holding hands. They have since documented their reignited romance on social media, including a PDA-filled outing in London just last week.
The Wider Family Fallout
Brooklyn's statement outlined a deep-seated acrimony, alleging control by a family that "values public promotion above all else." He also revisited past grievances, claiming Victoria Beckham cancelled making Nicola's wedding dress at the "eleventh hour" and hijacked their first dance, leading to embarrassment. This reportedly prompted the couple to renew their vows privately last year without his family present.
For now, Romeo Beckham's appearance in Paris with Kim Turnbull suggests a deliberate effort to distance himself from the very public spat and continue with his life, even as the Beckham family saga continues to unfold in the media spotlight.
