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Family Salutes David Beckham on 51st Birthday as Brooklyn Remains Silent

The online tributes underscore a public rift that has turned family milestones into statements about loyalty and image.

Overview

  • David Beckham said he felt “very lucky and blessed” after Saturday’s celebrations, thanking his “beautiful family” in an Instagram post with then-and-now birthday photos.
  • Victoria Beckham shared a loving tribute with throwback images, including a much-discussed red Speedo photo, and posted a video of David receiving live chickens as a gift.
  • Romeo, Cruz and Harper posted affectionate messages on Instagram, with Romeo calling his dad “my best mate” and Harper praising him as “the best daddy in the whole world.”
  • Brooklyn Peltz Beckham did not share a message, consistent with his January statement rejecting reconciliation and accusing his parents of controlling media narratives.
  • The festivities began Friday at The Dorchester in London with an intimate pre-birthday dinner attended by David and Victoria’s parents and David’s siblings.