Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, have returned to New York City after a period spent in the South of France. The couple's presence in St. Tropez coincided with a visit from Brooklyn's estranged parents, David and Victoria Beckham, though a direct encounter appears to have been narrowly avoided.

On Sunday afternoon, Brooklyn, 27, and Nicola, 31, were photographed holding hands as they arrived at the restaurant Nobu in New York. Brooklyn wore a black top with dark denim trousers and white trainers, while Nicola sported a white blouse and low-waisted jeans.

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IMAGE2 For their outing, Brooklyn donned a black top with dark denim trousers and white trainers.

IMAGE5 Meanwhile, Nicola stunned in a white blouse and low-waisted jeans.

This sighting follows the couple's recent time in the South of France, where they spent time with Brooklyn's godfather, Sir Elton John. Days prior to their arrival in New York, Brooklyn and Nicola were seen enjoying ice cream in St. Tropez, a resort town where David and Victoria Beckham were also present.

IMAGE6 It comes after the couple stepped out for an ice cream in St Tropez just days before his estranged parents were seen strolling through the French resort.

Reports indicate that David and Victoria Beckham were seen hand-in-hand in St. Tropez, a short distance from where Brooklyn and Nicola had been. The Beckhams have been on their annual summer yacht getaway, this year joined by their younger sons Romeo and Cruz, daughter Harper, and Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull.

Brooklyn has reportedly skipped the family's yacht vacation for the second consecutive year. Instead, he and Nicola joined Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish aboard the singer's yacht off the French coast.

IMAGE4 Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz look loved-up as they returned to NYC just days after nearly running into estranged parents David and Victoria in St Tropez.

This apparent estrangement from his parents has been noted for some time. In January, reports surfaced of Brooklyn releasing a statement detailing his decision to distance himself from "Brand Beckham." He reportedly claimed his parents had exerted control over his life, attempted to create conflict between him and Nicola, and expressed embarrassment over Victoria Beckham's actions at his wedding.

Brooklyn has not publicly acknowledged his parents' birthdays or significant milestones since the rift began. This follows a period where he reportedly blocked his parents on Instagram and his legal team communicated with the Beckhams' representatives. Earlier this year, Brooklyn faced criticism for a commercial that some interpreted as a commentary on his family and a way to profit from his name.