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Beckham marks Harper's 15th birthday, Brooklyn silent

Published 11 July 2026

David and Victoria Beckham publicly celebrated their daughter Harper's 15th birthday on July 10, sharing heartfelt social media tributes amid an ongoing and public estrangement from their eldest son, Brooklyn. The birthday wishes highlighted the family's affection for their only daughter while underscoring the notable absence of a public message from Brooklyn, who is embroiled in a feud with his parents.

On Instagram, David Beckham, 51, posted a series of photos, including a throwback image of himself holding Harper as a baby. He described her as the perfect daughter and expressed how lucky the family is to have her. Victoria Beckham, 52, shared a similar sentiment, calling Harper her best friend and the greatest joy. Harper's brothers, Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 21, also posted birthday tributes. Cruz shared a photo of a young Harper meeting Taylor Swift, while Romeo posted recent and childhood pictures.

The celebratory posts contrasted with the lack of a public birthday wish from 27-year-old Brooklyn Beckham, a departure from previous years when he and his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, shared messages for Harper. The silence comes amid a protracted family dispute that became public in...

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