Romeo Beckham has shared a cryptic social media post addressing ‘spreading unnecessary lies,’ just hours after his ex-girlfriend Kim Turnbull publicly denied ever dating his older brother, Brooklyn Beckham, amid escalating speculation about a Beckham family rift.
The 22-year-old footballer posted a still from the 1953 classic Roman Holiday, showing Audrey Hepburn’s character declaring: “What the world needs is a return to sweetness and decency.” The post appears to be a veiled response to the renewed attention surrounding his past relationship and ongoing family drama.
The controversy erupted after Kim, 24, was accused of sparking a rift between Romeo and Brooklyn, 26, which some reports claim has contributed to a wider family feud. Addressing the claims for the first time on Monday, Kim issued a strong denial via Instagram, saying she has “never been romantically involved in ANY capacity at ANY point” with Brooklyn.
"I've avoided speaking on this topic to prevent adding fuel to the fire," Kim wrote. "However, it's come to a point where I feel the need to address it so I can move on. I will not continue to receive harassment or be embarrassed on the basis of lies."
She clarified that her only connection to Brooklyn was a school-age friendship when they were 16, insisting she wants to remove herself from the ongoing narrative.
Kim found herself in the spotlight following reports that Brooklyn’s wife, Nicola Peltz, felt uncomfortable around her. Sources close to Nicola suggested Kim and Brooklyn had a romantic past—an allegation Kim has now firmly denied.
Speculation over family tensions intensified after Brooklyn and Nicola failed to attend any of David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations held in Miami, London, Paris, the Cotswolds, and even a private fishing trip in Scotland. Reports claimed Kim had been made a scapegoat in the apparent feud, with sources telling TMZ that Nicola “can’t stand” being around her.
Kim, the granddaughter of renowned post-war sculptor William Turnbull and daughter of musician Alex Turnbull, has long been part of London’s creative and social circles. She briefly dated Romeo Beckham and previously had a relationship with Rocco Ritchie, son of Madonna and Guy Ritchie.
Photos from 2016 do show Kim and Brooklyn together, but sources close to the family insist their closeness never crossed into romance. One insider commented: “That Kim has now been thrown to the wolves as the reason behind the family row is deeply upsetting.”
Despite the drama, friends say Kim and Romeo’s split was amicable and unrelated to the feud.
“Romeo and Kim are both young, and they had a lovely time together,” a friend said. “David and Victoria really adored her, but it wasn’t to be. They’ve remained friendly since.”
As the Beckham family continues to navigate public scrutiny, Romeo’s cryptic message hints at a desire for peace – whether within the family or in the court of public opinion.