David Beckham was recently seen on a luxury £16 million superyacht in St. Tropez, showing off his physique while cooling off from the Mediterranean sun with a swim. The 51-year-old footballer was accompanied by his wife, Victoria, and their son Romeo.
While David Beckham swam, Victoria, 52, shared a video on Instagram of herself dancing with a friend. Romeo also posted shirtless photos on Instagram, sunbathing in blue board shorts and displaying a tattooed physique that bore a resemblance to his father's.
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Meanwhile, the Beckhams' estranged son Brooklyn, 27, and his wife Nicola Peltz were holidaying with his godfather, Elton John, approximately 75 miles away in Nice. This proximity marks one of the closest distances between Brooklyn and his immediate family in months.
The Beckhams and Elton John have maintained a friendship for over 30 years. David Beckham has referred to the musician as 'Uncle Elton' since his football career.
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David and Victoria Beckham had previously traveled around the U.S. with other children, including Romeo, Kim, Harper, 15, Cruz, 21, and Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, following the World Cup. Despite living in the United States, Brooklyn has reportedly avoided family gatherings amidst the ongoing estrangement.
In January, Brooklyn released a statement criticizing his parents and stating he was no longer part of "Brand Beckham." He has also claimed that his parents exerted control over his life, attempted to create distance between him and Peltz, and embarrassed him at his wedding. He has not publicly acknowledged his parents' birthdays or significant milestones since the rift began, which reportedly started around David Beckham's 50th birthday. He also did not share a Father's Day post this year.
Reports indicated that Brooklyn was upset about being included in a Father's Day post by his parents and expressed a desire for them to cease contact. Shortly before Christmas of the previous year, Brooklyn reportedly blocked his parents on Instagram, and his legal representatives later requested that all communication be channeled through them. Brooklyn's representatives have been contacted for comment on the matter.