David Beckham celebrated his 50th birthday in London over the weekend, but his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, was reportedly not present, fueling speculation about ongoing family tensions.
The former soccer star marked the milestone with a party Saturday at Core restaurant, attended by his wife Victoria Beckham and children Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13. Romeo's girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, and Cruz's girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, also attended.
Brooklyn, 26, and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, 30, were not seen in photographs from the event. Their absence prompted questions about their whereabouts during the family gathering.
The reported absence follows previous reports that Brooklyn and Nicola also missed an earlier birthday event for David in Miami in March.
Speculation regarding a family rift surfaced earlier, with some reports suggesting tension between Brooklyn and his parents. Other accounts point to potential friction between Brooklyn and his brother Romeo.
According to some reports, tension between the brothers may relate to Romeo's relationship with Kim Turnbull, who was previously linked romantically to Brooklyn years ago.
Friends cited in reports suggest the central issue is related to Brooklyn's wife Nicola. Rumors of strain between Nicola Peltz Beckham and her in-laws have circulated since before her 2022 wedding to Brooklyn.
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham are based in Los Angeles, while David and Victoria Beckham and their other children divide time between Miami and London.
The family has not publicly commented on the reported rift or Brooklyn's absence from the recent celebrations.
