Elton John says his piece to godson Brooklyn Beckham at swanky lunch with Nicola Peltz as family feud escalates
But three months on from patching up his long-running feud with Madonna, it seems the veteran superstar is a reformed character.
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Sir Elton John and Brooklyn Beckham pictured shaking hands in the south of France as Nicola Peltz, in shades, looks on
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Brooklyn, with Nicola, is godson to Sir Elton who is helping him patch things up after a bitter Beckham family split
Credit: Instagram
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The 78-year-old singer is also very close to Brooklyn's parents David and Victoria, seen here together in the south of France.
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His latest peacemaking efforts? Patching up the increasingly acrimonious family row tearing
In his role as Brooklyn's
Alongside husband
Here, I'm told, the quartet 'briefly' touched on
'Elton is the showbiz equivalent of Switzerland,' says a source.
'He's utterly neutral in this row.
'Elton of old may have relished in taking sides - in this case his young godson, Brooklyn - but two years off his 80th birthday, he's a man who has seen and done it all. He just wants everyone to be happy.
'There is no side-taking as such; he simply adores his godson, and really has a laugh with Nicola who he thinks has a great sense of humour.
"He wants to look after them in his role as 'spiritual adviser' as a godfather, it's a role he takes seriously.
'Elton and David think
David and Victoria Beckham's agony as family feud explodes into WW3 and pals say 'Brooklyn has totally cut them off'
'They had a really fun long lunch in the South of France, where Elton and David have a beautiful villa, and besides a very brief chat on the subject that dare rear its name, they discussed loads of other, much more light-hearted matters.
'Just wants peace'
'Elton has said his bit - he is adamant he doesn't want to stick his nose in and p*** off either party. He just wants peace.'
Whilst teetotal Elton stuck to sparkling mineral water, Brooklyn sunk beers and the US actress, 30, stuck to Aperol Spritz at
Dining on seafood - the restaurant's signature lobster linguine comes in at an eye-watering £190 - generous
At present, peace still seems a long way off - although all parties, clearly, are 'sick' of the animosity, adds an insider.
Elton is the showbiz equivalent of Switzerland
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However, in October Victoria's long-awaited Netflix documentary is due for release.
It is understood she will not touch on
Nicola and Brooklyn will not feature - but that is because no scenes were filmed with them.
Victoria and her team are currently in the edit suite, finessing the series.
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Nicola Peltz joined Brooklyn, Elton and husband David Furnish at La Guerite beach club
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The US actress, who sipped on an Aperol Spritz, watched as her husband and Elton chatted
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Generous Elton is understood to have picked up the tab for the party of six at the fancy spot
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Elton doesn't want to take sides but thinks the Beckhams' feud is 'terribly sad'
Credit: Instagram
A source added: '
'This is very much a project focussing on Victoria's transaction from pop star to businesswoman and designer.'
I'm told, however, that Victoria comes across 'brilliantly' - continuing from her scene-stealing one-liners in her husband's own four-parter.
It will
showcase
her transition from Spice Girl to one of the world's most revered fashion designers, against the backdrop of early naysayers.
Fittingly, one of Brooklyn and Nicola's last public sightings alongside Posh n Becks came back in May 2023.
There is no side-taking as such; he simply adores his godson, and really has a laugh with Nicola who he thinks has a great sense of humour
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The foursome enjoyed a no expense spared night out in a box At London's O2 for the star's final gig of his retirement tour, one hosted by the former England captain.
In March the multi-Grammy winner famously made-up with his frenemy, Madonna, after a row spanning two decades.
After repeatedly accusing the American singer of lip-syncing, the pair patched up their differences when she went down to confront him following an appearance on SNL.
She later took to Instagram with a photo of the duo, revealing they had kissed and made up.
To which Elton thanked Madonna for "forgiving me and my big mouth".
The singer added he was not proud of what he had said over the years, adding: "I'm increasingly distressed by all the divisiveness in our world at the moment," he said in a comment on her Instagram post.
"By pulling together, I'm hopeful that we can make great things happen for those who really need support, and have a lot of fun doing it."
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Nicola and Brooklyn will not feature in Victoria's Netflix documentary, which is due for release in October
Credit: Splash
The Beckham Family Feud
April 2022:
Brooklyn marries Nicola Peltz.
Wedding Dress Controversy:
Rumours begin circulating that there's tension between Nicola and Victoria Beckham after Nicola chooses not to wear a Victoria Beckham-designed wedding gown. Nicola later clarifies in August 2022 (and again in March 2023) that Victoria's atelier couldn't make the dress in time, but reports in May 2025 suggest Victoria actually changed her mind about making the dress.
Post-Wedding (2022 onwards):
Minimal interaction between Nicola and Victoria on social media, and noticeable absence of Nicola at key Beckham family events.
Alleged Wedding "Hijack":
In May 2025, a source claimed Victoria "ruined" part of the wedding by allegedly hijacking a dance with Marc Anthony, which was meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. Nicola reportedly ran from the room crying.
March 2025:
A resurfaced TikTok of Romeo and Cruz mimicking a "baby voice" (which fans associate with Nicola) sparks speculation of sibling shade.
April 2025:
Brooklyn and Nicola are reportedly absent from Victoria Beckham's 51st birthday celebrations in Miami and her Paris Fashion Week show.
May 2025:
David Beckham's 50th Birthday Snub:
Brooklyn and Nicola are notably absent from David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations in London, despite being invited. Reports suggest their absence was due to Brooklyn not wanting to be in the same room as Kim Turnbull, the girlfriend of Romeo who had previously been reported to have been dating Brooklyn, who David allegedly opted to have at the party over Nicola.
Rumours emerge of a falling out between Brooklyn and his younger brother Romeo, reportedly due to Romeo's new girlfriend, DJ Kim Turnbull, who allegedly had a past connection with Brooklyn.
Reports surface that the Beckham parents are "hurt and disappointed" that Brooklyn is "playing no part in family life." Sources claim that tensions between Brooklyn and Nicola and his parents are "definitely not beyond repair."
June 2025:
Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly enlist a "crisis team" similar to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for "reputation management" due to the growing media scrutiny.
Cruz Beckham posts cryptic lyrics on Instagram that some interpret as a swipe at Brooklyn.
July 2025:
Reports indicate David and Victoria are "desperate" to reconcile with Brooklyn. Brooklyn publicly wishes his sister Harper a happy 14th birthday on Instagram, tagging Nicola, which is seen as a potential "olive branch" and a rare public message to his family amid the rumored rift.
Brooklyn UNFOLLOWS his brothers Romeo and Cruz just 24 hours after his birthday message to Harper. Nicola quickly follows suit and also ditches the Beckham bros from her Instagram following. Romeo and Cruz are now also no longer following Brooklyn.
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