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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Attend Elton John's Partner's Birthday in Venice

The couple celebrated David Furnish's 64th birthday in Venice, with Beckham thanking his godfather for an 'unforgettable weekend'.

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Attend Elton John's Partner's Birthday in Venice

Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz, recently attended a lavish birthday celebration for David Furnish, the husband of Beckham's godfather, Sir Elton John. The event marked Furnish's 64th birthday and took place at the five-star hotel Airelles Palladio Venice in Giudecca.

Following the festivities, Beckham shared his gratitude on Instagram, posting a message to his godparents. "What an unforgettable weekend celebrating you @davidfurnish x I am so lucky to have you both as my god parents ❤️ thank you so so much for having us @airellesvenice x I love you so so much xx ❤️," he wrote. David Furnish responded in the comments, stating, "Thank you so much for joining us in the celebrations! We love you and Nicola so much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️."

The couple stayed at the newly opened luxury hotel, where rooms range from approximately £1,130 to £1,690 per night. During their stay, they reportedly enjoyed the hotel's spa facilities and took a gondola ride. The celebration itself featured a three-course dinner and a piano performance by Sir Elton John.

This gathering comes after reports of a cooling relationship between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. The couple was seen holidaying with Elton John and David Furnish in the south of France over the summer, rather than spending time with the elder Beckhams. Christmas 2024 was noted as the last time the wider Beckham family was pictured together with Brooklyn and Peltz.

Elton John and David Furnish have been close to the Beckham family for over three decades, with David Beckham referring to John as "Uncle Elton." John, who sang at Brooklyn's christening, was also scheduled to perform at the Beckhams' wedding in 1999 but was unable to due to a health issue. Victoria Beckham has previously stated that John's performances inspired her to leave the Spice Girls.


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