Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has maintained a diplomatic stance, refusing to be drawn into the escalating public feud within the Beckham family, despite having previously signed off on Sir David Beckham's knighthood. Downing Street has hinted, however, that the PM hopes for reconciliation between the warring parties.
No 10's Diplomatic Response to a Private Matter
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman was directly questioned about the ongoing and very public row that has torn apart one of Britain's most famous families. The spokesman stated that Brooklyn Beckham's decision to air his grievances publicly was ultimately a private family matter.
"The Prime Minister has always been clear that diplomacy is very important," the spokesman added, underscoring Sir Keir Starmer's personal belief in diplomatic solutions without commenting on the specific details of the rift.
Brooklyn's Bombshell Allegations
In a sensational and lengthy Instagram post, Brooklyn Beckham, 26, launched a blistering attack on his parents, Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham. He accused them of being controlling, trying to ruin his marriage to Nicola Peltz, and prioritising "Brand Beckham" above all else.
Brooklyn claimed he had "no choice" but to stand up for himself for the first time in his life and stated he does not wish to reconcile with his family. His allegations include:
- Victoria Beckham cancelling plans to make Nicola's wedding dress at the "11th hour," forcing an urgent replacement.
- His mother "hijacking" the newlyweds' first dance at the wedding and dancing "very inappropriately" with him in front of guests.
- Being called "evil" by his mother for choosing to seat his grandmother, Sandra Beckham, at the top table.
- Repeated pressure and attempts to bribe him into signing away the rights to his own name.
- His parents refusing to see him in London unless he attended a large, camera-filled birthday party for David or met without his wife present.
- Victoria Beckham refusing to support a charity effort to save dogs displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires.
A Life of Anxiety and Control
In a devastating revelation, Brooklyn described growing up with "overwhelming anxiety" due to being controlled by his parents for most of his life. He criticised the "performative social media posts" and "inauthentic relationships" that were a fixture of the life he was born into.
"For the first time in my life, since stepping away from my family, that anxiety has disappeared," he stated, painting a stark contrast to the perfect family image often portrayed publicly.
The Wider Context of the Feud
The Prime Minister's plea for diplomacy comes as other figures weigh in on the family drama. David Beckham, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, discussed the importance of allowing children to make mistakes. Meanwhile, former reality TV star Rebecca Loos has vowed "the truth always comes out" while backing Brooklyn's attack.
As the saga continues to unfold in the public eye, the government's position remains one of studied neutrality, advocating for private resolution through diplomacy while the world watches a very British family feud play out on a global stage.
