Shirtless Romeo Beckham and his brother strip down to their swimwear with Cruz slipping back into his Speedos in latest snaps from their fun-filled family holiday in Italy
The famous siblings have been posting updates from their long hot summer on Instagram, where everyone is present apart from their eldest brother Brooklyn.
The Beckhams are said to no longer be on speaking terms with Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola, 30, who recently renewed their vows without inviting them.
Brooklyn and his in-laws spent a week in the south of France last month, but since they left it was firmly Beckham territory before they sailed over to the Amalfi Coast.
The family seem to still be having the time of their lives as they kicked back on Tuesday, posting shirtless snaps from the vessel as they relaxed together.
Romeo, 22, was wearing a pair of yellow star print swim shorts while lounging in the sun, covering his head with a black and white bandanna.
Meanwhile, after previously causing a stir in a pair of white Prada swim shorts, Cruz switched them for a purple pair as he posted a picture floating in the sea.
The Beckham clan have been ignoring the simmering feud as they continue to post adoring holiday snaps.
David and Victoria are currently away with three of their four children, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, 14, and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29 - while their son Brooklyn remains away amid their ongoing feud.
On Monday, it was Cruz's turn to showcase the strength of the group, with the youngest son taking to Instagram to document the latest leg of their holiday.
Cruz shared snaps giving a nod to his passions - showing him sitting with his father and brother, as well as David's dad Ted while playing guitar, while he kissed Jackie in another shot and played football in a duo of videos.
The Beckhams have been snubbed by Brooklyn and his wife Nicola after they said 'I do' for a second time on August 2 in Westchester County in front of her family, with the Beckham clan notably absent, having not been informed of the event.
Further heartache has come in the form of a leak of Brooklyn's speech, in which he reportedly opened up on his love for the Peltz family, as well as speaking 'movingly' of his wife in front of the 200 guests.
A source told The Mirror: 'He spoke from the heart - and at the centre of his heart is Nicola who he loves very dearly, but also the Peltz family who have really stuck by his side. He wanted to recognise them all, and was determined to do them all justice.'
News of the 'heartfelt tribute' to billionaire Nelson Peltz, 83, and wife Claudia, 70, will no doubt add to the pain of the Beckham family amid their estrangement from Brooklyn, with it said that no such tribute was given for his own parents.
While Brooklyn enjoyed his lovefest overseas, the Beckhams enjoyed a prolonged stint in the south of France before heading to Italy.
Both Cruz and Jackie have been uploading snaps from the Italian leg of their trip, however the gap between the siblings remains.
Cruz was seen in front of an idyllic pool while kissing Jackie before taking some time to perform football tricks.
When he reached for his guitar, followers were tickled by an image showing Romeo giving him 'side eye' while he performed for three generations of Beckhams.
In addition to his immediate family, Brooklyn's grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles were also absent and only found out about the wedding vow renewal by reading online.
It comes as Brooklyn is reportedly 'heartbroken' over the way his wife Nicola is being 'painted as a viper' within their ongoing family feud.
Billionaire heiress Nicola has previously been accused of 'isolating' Brooklyn from not only his family, but his friends too.
When he reached for his guitar, followers were tickled by an image showing Romeo giving him 'side eye' while he performed for three generations of Beckhams as well as their pal Ahmed Alsibai
Cruz engaged in a host of sporty activities during the day
David and Victoria Beckham look set to face fresh heartache as new details have emerged of son Brooklyn's vow renewal speech to wife Nicola
New sources allege Brooklyn is not being held from making his own decisions and is 'devastated' over the way his wife is being portrayed.
A source told The Mirror: 'It's so rooted in misogyny that all of the heat for his parents not being invited is on Nicola.
'Everyone seems to forget that Brooklyn is an adult man and fully capable of speaking out. Nicola would have respected all that he chose. It breaks Brooklyn's heart to see his wife being painted as this vixen and viper.'
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