- Meghan allegedly suspected Victoria of leaking personal details to the press, causing friction.
- Harry confronted David Beckham, straining the couples’ bond.
- Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz dined with the Sussexes amid tensions with David and Victoria.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s once-close friendship with David and Victoria Beckham has reportedly turned sour. According to Tom Bower’s book, The House of Beckham, tensions erupted when Meghan suspected Victoria of leaking private information to the media.
Recently, Harry and Meghan hosted Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz for a private dinner at their Montecito residence. The meeting occurred amidst a growing rift between Brooklyn and his parents, David and Victoria, who were notably absent from the couple’s gathering.
Beckhams and Sussexes: The Unraveling of a Celebrity Friendship
The friendship between the Beckhams and the Sussexes seemed like a perfect union of celebrity power couples, with Victoria Beckham warmly welcoming Meghan Markle into her inner circle. The Beckhams even lent their LA mansion to Harry and Meghan before the couple permanently relocated to California. However, suspicions of a press leak involving Victoria triggered a confrontation that irreparably damaged the relationship. Meghan allegedly accused Victoria of leaking private details, a claim Victoria firmly denied.
Tom Bower’s book delves into Meghan’s alleged belief that her royal status placed her above Victoria in social ranking. This perceived hierarchy reportedly irked Meghan when she realized the extent of the Beckhams’ wealth and influence. Their luxurious lifestyle, complete with multiple homes and private jets, reportedly became a point of contention as Meghan sought to establish her own identity outside the royal family.
Brooklyn Beckham’s increasing closeness to Harry and Meghan has further strained relations. Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, recently dined with the Sussexes, while his parents were noticeably excluded from the gathering. The timing of the meeting has raised eyebrows, particularly as it coincided with David’s 50th birthday celebration, which Brooklyn and Nicola did not attend.
The Beckhams reportedly fear that Meghan’s influence may drive a deeper wedge between them and their son. Meghan’s strained relationships with her own family members, particularly her father and half-siblings, has fueled speculation that she may encourage Brooklyn to distance himself from his parents. Meanwhile, David and Victoria are said to be “blindsided” by the Sussexes’ new alliance with their son.
The Sussexes and Beckhams’ fractured bond underscores the fragility of celebrity friendships amid public scrutiny and personal insecurities.
“Meghan deluded herself that her status in the Royal Family placed her above Victoria in the social pecking order.” — Tom Bower, The House of Beckham
