Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz appeared smitten as they enjoyed a romantic countryside retreat in the UK over the weekend, all while the rest of the Beckham family continued their sunny holiday in the South of France amid reports of ongoing tension.
The couple shared a series of intimate snaps to Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into their loved-up getaway.
In one image, Nicola, 30, captured Brooklyn, 26, in a picturesque garden featuring a stone well, while another showed the aspiring chef planting a kiss on her neck in a cozy mirror selfie.
Brooklyn kept things casual for their rural escape, sporting black shorts, a white T-shirt, white sneakers, and a cream-colored cap. His leg tattoos were fully visible, adding to his laid-back look. Nicola also dressed down in a white tee and black sunglasses, wearing her hair tied back as they enjoyed their quiet weekend away from city life.
While the couple looked relaxed and in sync, their countryside escape came in stark contrast to the rest of the Beckham clan, who are currently enjoying a luxury family vacation in the South of France, without Brooklyn.
David and Victoria Beckham, along with children Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 13, have been seen soaking up the sun and heading out for peaceful sunset dinners in St Tropez. But Brooklyn and Nicola’s absence from the family trip is hard to ignore and it’s just the latest sign of the growing estrangement between the eldest Beckham child and the rest of the family.
Tensions appear to have escalated since Brooklyn’s notable absence from David’s 50th birthday celebrations last month — a major milestone event that he skipped entirely. Adding fuel to the fire, Brooklyn also failed to publicly acknowledge either of his parents’ birthdays on social media, a surprising move considering the Beckhams’ usually public and affectionate family dynamic.
In contrast, Brooklyn recently posted a heartfelt birthday message for Nicola’s billionaire father, Nelson Peltz, writing: “Happy birthday Nelson x We love you,” alongside a smiling photo of himself and Nicola with her dad. Fans didn’t miss the gesture, many of whom took it as further evidence of where Brooklyn’s loyalties currently lie.
Meanwhile, Romeo and Harper appeared unfazed by the ongoing drama as they posed for a sweet sibling snap during dinner in France. Romeo opted for a casual look with a white sweatshirt and pink basketball shorts, while Harper kept things breezy in a white hoodie, shorts, and Birkenstocks.
Social media activity has also offered some telling clues. Reports surfaced recently that Brooklyn and Nicola no longer follow his younger brothers, Cruz and Romeo, on Instagram, though friends of Brooklyn told MailOnline that it may have been the other way around. According to insiders, Cruz and Romeo allegedly blocked Brooklyn and Nicola on the platform following a subtle snub in a birthday post.
Earlier this month, Brooklyn posted a birthday tribute to his sister Harper, but the family photo notably excluded Cruz and Romeo — a detail Nicola then reposted to her own account. That move appears to have triggered further fallout, as Cruz and Romeo reportedly unfollowed the couple shortly after.
Despite all the family drama, Brooklyn and Nicola seem focused on enjoying their relationship, making regular public appearances together and documenting their affection on social media. Their countryside retreat is just the latest example of the couple distancing themselves — both physically and emotionally — from the Beckham family spotlight.