- Victoria Beckham gifted Meghan Markle £6,000 worth of clothes.
- The gift failed to benefit Victoria’s fashion brand.
- Tensions rose between the Sussexes and the Beckhams over wealth disparities.
Despite Victoria Beckham’s generous gift of £6,000 worth of clothes to Meghan Markle, the intended publicity boost for her fashion brand did not materialize. Meghan wore the outfits during significant public appearances, including Christmas Day at Sandringham and a service at Westminster Abbey, but the anticipated financial benefits for the Beckham brand were minimal, with only a £1,400 handbag gaining notable attention.
The relationship between the Beckhams and the Sussexes deteriorated over time, partly due to Meghan’s irritation upon discovering the Beckhams’ greater wealth. This tension became apparent when David and Victoria Beckham were invited to Meghan and Harry’s wedding in 2018 but not to the wedding dinner, indicating a subtle distancing between the two high-profile couples.
Tensions and Gifts: The Complicated Relationship Between Meghan Markle and Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham‘s generous gesture of gifting Meghan Markle £6,000 worth of her brand’s clothing was aimed at supporting her friend and gaining publicity for her fashion line. Meghan, who wore these outfits during key events like the Royal Family’s Christmas Day parade and a service at Westminster Abbey, inadvertently did not provide the expected boost to Victoria’s brand.
In his book “House of Beckham,” royal author Tom Bower revealed that despite the high-profile appearances, the financial impact on Victoria’s fashion line was negligible. Only a £1,400 handbag worn by Meghan gained significant attention, highlighting the unpredictable nature of celebrity endorsements.
Over time, cracks began to show in the friendship between the Sussexes and the Beckhams. According to Bower, Meghan became increasingly irritated upon learning that Victoria and David Beckham were considerably wealthier than she and Harry. This realization added strain to their relationship, which was already under public scrutiny.
The distancing was further evidenced when the Beckhams, despite being invited to Meghan and Harry’s wedding, were not included in the more intimate wedding dinner. This exclusion hinted at underlying tensions and a possible shift in the dynamics of their friendship, influenced by wealth and social status.
The unraveling of the friendship between Meghan Markle and the Beckhams serves as a reminder of how wealth and status can complicate relationships, even among celebrities. Despite well-intended gestures, underlying tensions can surface, altering the dynamics in unforeseen ways.
“The financial benefit was nil. The only success in 2019 was a £1,400 handbag that had been displayed by Meghan.”
— Tom Bower, “House of Beckham”
