Beckham's Birthday Bash: Family, Fashion, and a Notable Absence
BECKHAM BROTHERS' BRAWL: Romeo's 23rd Birthday Bash Without Brooklyn, But Posh Still Steals the Show
In a night of celebration and tension, Romeo Beckham's 23rd birthday bash was the talk of the town as his family gathered to mark this special milestone. The lavish Japanese restaurant Aki in central London, an exclusive venue that doesn't even open until September 23, played host to Romeo's nearest and dearest.
But what made this night so unforgettable was who wasn't there – Romeo's older brother Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30. Insiders claim the Beckhams have come to accept that Brooklyn no longer wants to be part of their family gatherings, with a source close to David and Victoria Beckham revealing, "They know that Brooklyn doesn’t want to be part of their family. While it might seem a big deal to the outside world that Brooklyn wasn’t there, amongst the family it isn’t."
However, his absence was still felt throughout the evening, particularly when Romeo's birthday cake came out. The tension between the two brothers has been building for months, with many speculating about the root of their feud. But despite this, David and Victoria were in high spirits as they toasted to their son's special day.
Romeo's younger brother Cruz, 20, was on hand, but his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, stole the fashion spotlight with her tiny black mini dress that eerily resembled Posh's style. Meanwhile, little sister Harper, 14, looked adorable in a long dress, though appeared camera-shy as she walked into the venue.
The Beckhams' night out was all about family and friends celebrating Romeo's special day, but it seems this family gathering was also an opportunity for David and Victoria to showcase their impeccable style. Posh rocked a sheer floor-length frock that left little to the imagination, while David donned a sleek black suit with a white t-shirt underneath.
But in a shocking display of bad taste, Cruz showed up late to the party wearing a garish blue and cream shirt – we can't help but wonder if he got lost on the way or forgot about the dress code altogether!
The birthday boy himself looked dashing in his all-black leather outfit, complete with a matching jacket. But what's clear is that Romeo is still reeling from his recent split from girlfriend Kim Turnbull in June.
As for Brooklyn, it seems he's made it clear to his family that he's not interested in participating in their family events anymore. And the proof is in the pudding – or rather, the Instagram posts. When Romeo celebrated his birthday on Monday, Brooklyn failed to post a single message wishing his younger brother a happy 23rd birthday.
But David and Victoria were quick to defend their son, with David writing on social media: "You are kind, humble, polite, hard working and the most special person to everyone we love you so much. Have the most special day HAPPY BIRTHDAY big boy." Meanwhile, Posh shared a recent snap of Romeo from their summer holiday, captioning it: "Happy birthday! You are our everything, we love you so much. Your love and kindness fills our hearts every day!"
Sources close to Romeo told The Scholarly Note that the evening was a low-key celebration with plenty of friends in attendance, saying: 'It was lovely and everyone let their hair down – they wanted to give Romeo a special night to remember.'
As the clock struck midnight, the group sang happy birthday to Romeo and indulged in an array of Japanese delicacies, including sushi and cocktails. But what's clear is that this family gathering will be remembered for years to come – especially with Brooklyn's notable absence.
UPDATE: In related news, sources close to The Scholarly Note have confirmed that the Beckhams are planning a charity event soon, which Brooklyn has allegedly been invited to. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!
