All the signs Brooklyn Beckham has 'quit the family' after 'not inviting a single relative to his vow renewal' with Nicola Peltz
The couple, who first wed in 2022, failed to invite any members of Brooklyn's family, with reports David and Victoria heartbreakingly found out about their big day after reading about it on a US website.
It's a stark contrast to Nicola's family, who had key roles at the second wedding, with her father Nelson, 83, officiating, wearing her mother Claudia's, 70, vintage wedding gown and letting her parents take centre stage once again at the after party.
Brooklyn's family has been in turmoil in recent months as it has been claimed the superstar offspring, 26, has become increasingly estranged from his parents after failing to attend any of his father David's 50th birthday celebrations in May.
The lack of Beckham presence at Brooklyn's vow renewal is the latest sign Brooklyn and Nicola, 30, have washed their hands with his family.
Even at their butterfly-themed afterparty, it appears not one of Brooklyn's childhood friends and family was in attendance - making for a glaring signal that Brooklyn has quit both his family and former life altogether.
The Beckhams were said to be upset by the Peltzes during Brooklyn and Nicola's first wedding in 2022, as they felt they were taking over the wedding. The two families have not reunited since and Nicola has rarely been pictured with the Beckhams.
A BOLD SNUB
A clear sign Brooklyn and Nicola have washed their hands with his family is that fact that none of the Beckham's were invited to the low-key ceremony.
A source told The Sun: 'This was the final kick in the teeth for David and Victoria. Seeing Nelson having such a pivotal role at the ceremony was heartbreaking for David especially. Not one member of the 30-plus extended family knew about the wedding, or were invited.
'His grandparents are devastated too as Brooklyn has always been so close to them.'
The source added: 'It feels cruel and spiteful. This is no longer a game. It has gone beyond all that. This is a family who feel they have lost their precious boy - and see no way back.
'Honestly, they are now questioning why he even wants to keep the 'Beckham' surname - will he revert to Peltz? August 2nd 2025 - is this the day Brooklyn formally declared himself no longer a part of the Beckham family? It certainly feels like it.'
Daily Mail contacted Brooklyn, Nicola and the Beckhams' representatives for comment at the time.
Another sign, Nicola appeared to send a poignant message to the Beckhams with her butterfly themed afterparty - the butterfly is a powerful symbol that represents transformation, rebirth, and freedom, a telling symbol given the family feud
THE DRESS
Another sign, Nicola appeared to send a poignant message to the Beckhams with her butterfly themed afterparty.
The butterfly is a powerful symbol with multifaceted meanings, most notably representing transformation, rebirth, and freedom.
Its life cycle, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, mirrors profound personal change and growth which is a telling symbol given that there is thought to be no way back for Brooklyn and his famous family.
And that wasn't the only dress that carried weight.
After shunning a dress made by her fashion designer Victoria in favour of a Valentino gown at her first wedding in 2022 - a choice which wasn't well received - Nicola once again snubbed her mother-in-law and wore her mother Claudia's vintage bridal gown.
Brooklyn and Nicola first tied the knot in a lavish £3million ceremony in 2022, when relations first began to sour with his parents in the run-up to the big day.
Nicola's father officiating her second big day appears to dig at Brooklyn's father David, who wasn't able to attend.
With Nicola and Brooklyn heavily involving the billionaire Peltz family and snubbing the Beckham's, it's sends a clear message the wedding was the last straw in the heartbreaking family feud.
Another sign that the couple are severing ties is that Brooklyn and Nicola's Instagram accounts no longer follow his younger brothers Cruz and Romeo.
However, Brooklyn's friends told Daily Mail that Cruz and Romeo have actually blocked them on the social media platform.
Cruz, 20, and Romeo, 22, were still following Brooklyn and Nicola in mid-July but appeared to take action after Brooklyn posted a birthday tribute to sister Harper, sharing a family photo without them in it, which Nicola reposted.
Brooklyn also didn't wish either his mum Victoria or dad David a happy birthday on social media - an unusual move for the Beckhams, who are known for their loving posts.
David and Victoria's 26th wedding anniversary also passed without mention, despite the former Manchester United and England footballer referencing Brooklyn in his own post.
This was in stark contrast to a post Brooklyn shared recently for his father-in-law and wrote on a picture of himself and Nicola with the billionaire: 'Happy birthday Nelson x We love you.'
Rumours of a rift between the eldest son and his parents began when Brooklyn was noticeably silent on his former Spice Girl mother's birthday, a far cry from his usual sweet posts about her.
Neither the former photographer nor his wife wished Victoria a happy 51st, while David, Romeo and Cruz posted gushing messages.
And as well as snubbing dad David's birthday online, he also was notably absent from all of his 50th birthday celebrations - including a boys' fishing trip.
Despite flying to London at the time, Brooklyn and Nicola also didn't attend the big family party at the Beckhams' Cotswolds home or an idyllic trip to France or a meal at Notting Hill restaurant, Core.
Brooklyn reportedly 'told his famous family that he wants no contact' with them earlier this year in the latest devastating turn of their ongoing feud.
According to reports, the eldest Beckham boy has had no communication with his family following father David's knighthood being announced and only learned of the news in the media alongside the rest of the world.
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