Brooklyn Beckham risks damaging his ‘close bond’ with sister Harper after escalating family feud casts a shadow over her 13th birthday celebrations – and leaves his attendance in doubt

There will be cause for celebration on Thursday when David and Victoria Beckham’s youngest child celebrates her thirteenth birthday. 

Harper Beckham will enter her teens on July 10, but the widening rift between the youngster’s older brother Brooklyn and his family may well cast a long shadow over her special day.

Brooklyn and his actress wife Nicola Peltz are embroiled in an escalating feud with his family and previously failed to publicly acknowledge David’s milestone 50th birthday on May 8. 

David and Victoria’s 26th wedding anniversary also passed without mention, despite the former Manchester United and England footballer referencing Brooklyn in his own post. 

And sources fear Harper could be ‘collateral damage’ should they fail to acknowledge her birthday celebration as the feud with her parents escalates. 

An insider told The Mirror: ‘Harper’s been particularly affected by what’s going on because she’s always been really close to Brooklyn.

Harper Beckham will celebrate her thirteenth birthday on Thursday, but eldest brother Brooklyn’s attendance remains doubtful amid a widening rift with his parents 

Brooklyn and his actress wife Nicola Peltz are embroiled in an escalating feud with his family and previously failed to publicly acknowledge David’s milestone 50th birthday on May 8

‘They’ve always had a lovely bond because Brooklyn was that bit older when Harper was born and the hope when Brooklyn married Nicola was that she’d become like a big sister to Harper in a house full of brothers.

‘But obviously that hasn’t happened and it’s potentially going to be heartbreaking for Harper if Brooklyn doesn’t show up for her on her birthday.’

David previously thanked wife Victoria for their ‘beautiful children’ as the couple both acknowledged estranged son Brooklyn while celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary on June 4.

The former footballer who also shares sons Romeo, 20, and Cruz, 22 with the ex Spice Girl, 51, shared a series of throwback snaps of the family in happier times.

Declaring his love for Victoria, who he referred to as Lady Beckham following his Knighthood, he wrote: ’26 years today you said YES to me Happy Anniversary and thank you for giving me our beautiful children and building the life that we have together.’ 

He went on to tag his children including estranged son Brooklyn.

Victoria, 51, also tagged her eldest son, captioning her post: ‘Another year, another chapter in our love story. I’m so proud of the beautiful family and life we’ve built together. You and our four incredible children complete me. I love you so much @davidbeckham. Here’s to 26 years!!’ 

Despite the apparent olive branch, insider believe Brooklyn will not be in attendance when Harper turns thirteen on Thursday. 

And sources fear Harper could be ‘collateral damage’ should they fail to acknowledge her birthday celebration as the feud with her parents escalates (pictured together in 2024) 

According to sources, Nicola was like a ‘big sister’ to Harper before falling out with her parents 

The source added: ‘He took a stand and missed his dad’s 50th so he’s not likely to suddenly do a U-turn and forget everything that’s happened, as much as he loves Harper. 

‘But if he did, it could a much-needed olive branch to start repairing things. An end to the family drama would be the best birthday present Harper – and her parents – could ask for.’

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David Beckham thanked wife Victoria for their ‘beautiful children’ while celebrating the couple’s 26th wedding anniversary on Instagram on June 4

Meanwhile Victoria shared a snap from a family holiday and also ensured Brooklyn was tagged