Newly-single Romeo Beckham cuts a sombre figure as he heads out in Paris following shock split from Kim Turnbull
Newly-single Romeo Beckham cut a sombre figure on Friday night in the wake of his split from Kim Turnball.
The son of David and Victoria Beckham, 22, was photographed out in Paris where he was seen looking a little downcast while out and about in the City of love.
Despite his recent heartbreak, fashion conscious Romeo looked typically stylish in a black oversized Champion jumper and casual jogging bottoms as he walked down the street, looking intently at his phone.
He gave his outfit some added swag with a beanie hat, chunky trainers and added a white T-shirt which peeked underneath his jumper.
Earlier in the day, Romeo seemed to put his troubles behind him, as he was spotted enjoying the tennis.
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The former Brentford footballer watched the Men's Singles Semi Final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Lorenzo Musetti of Italy on Day Thirteen of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros.
Romeo, who is a keen tennis player himself, having received lessons from Andy Murray and former female number one Caroline Wozniacki, could be seen smiling and clapping along to the tense game, as he watched from the sidelines.
For the match - which saw Alcaraz through to the final on Sunday where he will play Jannik Sinner - Romeo wore an all black suit jacket and trousers, which he paired with a black T-shirt.
He accessorised with an array of silver rings and earrings and his neck tattoo could be seen on display.
It comes following the news of his split from Kim Turnball, after seven months together.
Friends said the couple went their separate ways after the romance ' fizzled out' three weeks after David's 50th birthday.
Romeo first publicly launched his relationship with Kim last November after weeks of exchanging flirty 'likes' on Instagram however despite being warmly welcomed into the family, the relationship seems to have now run its course.
The pair still follow each other on Instagram and friends told The Mail that things remain 'amicable' between Romeo and Kim, and that their parting is 'nothing to do' with Kim being blamed by Nicola Peltz for being the catalyst for the feud that has ripped the Beckham family apart.
One said: 'Romeo and Kim are both young and they had a lovely time together but at that age things don't always last forever and they decided to split up.
'They have been friendly since and have even been at the same venues. It's a huge shame, particularly as David and Victoria really adored her and thought she made Romeo happy but it wasn't to be.
'It happened a couple of weeks ago and relations have remained friendly between them.
'David and Victoria would hate for the view to be that they split because of Nicola and Brooklyn because that simply isn't the case.
'The fact is that Kim has got a really busy career as a DJ and Romeo has a busy work life too, there is lots of travelling for both of them at having a relationship at this time isn't all that conducive to their lives.'
It comes following the news that dad David is to be awarded a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honour's List after being snubbed for years.
The former Manchester United and England star, who recently celebrated his milestone 50th birthday, will be confirmed as a 'Sir' when the list is released next week, according to The Sun.
His wife and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham will be known as Lady Beckham.
The tattooed ex-England captain last month chatted with King Charles at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, with their bond reportedly growing close in recent years through their shared love of gardening.
The 76-year-old monarch was heard congratulating the former England footballer on his landmark celebrations – and asked the star whether he had received their present.
Standing outside the Highgrove stand run by the monarch's charity, the King's Foundation, Beckham – who is now an ambassador for the organisation – greeted the sovereign warmly and said: 'Your Majesty, it's so nice to see you.'
Astonishingly, Charles then appeared to ask whether he had received the birthday present that he and his wife had sent.
'You got it, didn't you?' he asked.
'It was incredible,' beamed Beckham. 'Thank you, it was very kind.'
Camilla added: 'Nice to see you again, glad you got the roses.'
David, an avid royalist since he was a schoolboy in Chingford, has long craved for a knighthood and it appeared to be within his grasp having received an OBE from the late Queen in 2003.
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