The mystery around the heartbreaking Beckhams feud has left many unanswered questions, but there were visible signs of tension at a major 2022 family event, according to an expert.
In recent months, rumours of a family fall out have surrounded Brooklyn Beckham, 26, and his parents and siblings. The row has now reportedly worsened after Brooklyn decided that LA will be his home for the foreseeable future after buying the lavish new property with his wife Nicola Peltz, 30.
The dispute seems to be ongoing as Brooklyn seemingly snubbed his dad David's huge achievement of earning a knighthood on the King's Birthday Honours List last weekend on his social media pages, as well as failing to publicly celebrate him on Father's Day. He also skipped David's 50th birthday celebrations.
While tensions appear to have only recently come to a head, body language expert Judi James told the Mirror that the first signs of cracks amongst the family date back to September 2022 - just months after Brooklyn and Nicola tied the knot.
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"The Beckham family have always been glued together with 'Mum-Gum', a mix of fierce love and even fiercer loyalty that Victoria excels in with her displays of gritty-looking determination, adoration and willpower," says Judi.
"Any new pack member would need to either integrate or, as Nicola seems to have done, prise their own chosen Beckham away from the pack by showing equal levels of strength and love.
"There were clues, rumours and hints of a rift from Brooklyn and Nicola's wedding day or before, but the defining, turning point moment in terms of body language displays came at Victoria's runway show during Paris Fashion Week 2022."
Judi points out that Brooklyn and Nicola arrived separately from the rest of the Beckham clan, and expressed their individuality with their outfit choices.
"This was the moment of an anticipated reconciliation or even denial of any rift," Judi adds. "Victoria's runway shows are an emotional gush-fest where family and pack brand-loyalty are a given.
"David, Cruz, Romeo and Harper all arrived together in a regal flotilla but crown prince Brooklyn was seen making a very non-regal, low key arrival separately with Nicola, with mirrored poses, wearing matching denim casuals while the core Beckham clan oozed elegant sophistication in their formal wear.
"The group photo shows the main clan sitting facing the camera with expressions of eager keenness and focus on the show while, down at one end, Nicola sits with her back slightly turned, showing off her own prize with a hand on Brooklyn's thigh and their heads pressed together.

"Victoria appeared wrong-footed when she appeared at the end of the show. She hugged David and hugged friend Eva Longoria but then stuck to blowing kisses, perhaps to avoid any clumsiness."
It comes after a source close to the Peltz-Beckhams told the Mirror that actress Nicola is feeling "attacked" by "false claims" that are being made against her.
Many had hit out, branding Nicola "spoiled" by her parents after Nicola purchased a string of properties, with money gifted to her by her billionaire dad, Nelson and mum, Claudia.
Speaking to the Mirror, a source said: "Nicola doesn't deny she's had a fortunate life, and she's grateful for it. But she's also been working for over 20 years, and now writes, directs, and produces her own projects. Her parents are proud to support their children, and the idea that this reflects poorly on them simply doesn't hold up.
"Calling her spoiled is false. For her wedding, she requested donations to support Ukraine instead of gifts, and she runs Yogi's House, a rescue that saves dogs from euthanasia in shelters. These one-sided and false attacks have gotten out of hand."
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