Harper Beckham's 15th birthday celebrations were notably absent of public well-wishes from her older brother Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz. Parents Victoria and David Beckham, along with Harper's other brothers Romeo and Cruz and their partners, posted public tributes to the teenager.
Victoria Beckham shared a series of pictures on Instagram, calling Harper her "best friend." David Beckham also posted a gallery of images, referring to his daughter as "my pretty lady."
Romeo and Cruz Beckham also shared personal messages for their sister, with Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel calling Harper her "built-in bestie" and Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull referring to her as "lil sis." This public display of affection from the extended family stood in contrast to the silence from Brooklyn and Peltz.
Victoria's post initially seemed to include a picture of Brooklyn with a toddler Harper, which was later removed without explanation. This incident, coupled with Brooklyn's reported displeasure over his parents posting his image online, has fueled speculation about the ongoing estrangement.
The Beckham family, minus Brooklyn and Nicola, were reportedly in Miami to celebrate Harper's birthday. The timing of the birthday tributes comes after a June incident where Harper was photographed delivering a letter to Brooklyn's home in California after he did not answer the door. Brooklyn reportedly accused his parents of orchestrating the event, a claim they denied.
Sources close to the family suggest that the rift with Brooklyn and Nicola has been "devastating" for Harper, described as a sensitive girl who was previously doted on by her older brother. Brooklyn and Nicola are thought to be in Los Angeles, which is eight hours behind the UK, leaving open the possibility of a delayed birthday message.