David Beckham's birthday party ‘shut down' over noise complaints in Kensington
The ex-England footballer hosted a glamorous dinner at Core by Clare Smyth, a three Michelin-star restaurant in West London, on Saturday night.
A-list guests included Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria, Ana de Armas, Gordon Ramsay, Guy Ritchie, and Gary Neville.
Victoria Beckham and three of the couple's four children — Romeo (22), Cruz (20), and Harper (13) — were in attendance, though Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz were notably absent, fuelling ongoing speculation of a family rift.
According to The Sun, the event 'really went off,' with music escalating in volume as the night wore on.
By 3:35am, two council officers had arrived at the scene, reportedly advising staff to keep disruption to a minimum. One onlooker claimed, 'Some neighbours leaned out their windows trying to find out where the racket was coming from.'
Following the visit, the music was immediately turned off.
A spokesperson for Kensington and Chelsea Council confirmed officers gave noise-reduction advice. 'We have a very responsive and professional team who investigate noise complaints and take action where necessary,' they said.
Despite the interruption, the Beckham clan appeared to enjoy the evening, which featured a custom menu by chef Clare Smyth and even a performance of Islands in the Stream by Cruz Beckham. Romeo also delivered a heartfelt speech in tribute to his father.
According to insiders, David and Victoria were 'upset' over Brooklyn's absence but felt the night was otherwise a success.
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