This season, however, the Mediterranean breeze carries a hint of heartache. While David and Victoria Beckham, alongside Romeo, Cruz, Harper, and Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel, lounge in sun-drenched luxury, their eldest, Brooklyn Beckham, remains conspicuously absent. The rift within the iconic family has been impossible to ignore—especially after Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz renewed their vows in Westchester, surrounded by the Peltz clan, with not a single Beckham in attendance. The emotional distance has been laid bare not just in the family’s absence, but in Brooklyn’s stirring speech, where he paid heartfelt tribute to his new family, leaving his own parents and siblings to watch from afar through the lens of social media.
Yet, on the rolling waves, the Beckhams carry on with their signature blend of style and unity. Romeo, 22, cuts a striking figure in yellow star-print swim shorts, while Cruz, never one to shy from the spotlight, swaps his much-discussed white Prada trunks for a bold purple pair, posting playful snaps of himself floating in the sea. Their Instagram feeds—followed by millions—have become a stage for sibling camaraderie, sun-soaked adventures, and the occasional football trick session. In a particularly touching scene, Cruz strums his guitar for three generations of Beckhams, Romeo’s playful side-eye capturing the warmth and teasing that only brothers know.
The absence of Brooklyn—and the silence between the families—casts a long shadow. Reports swirl of heartbreak and frustration, with sources close to Brooklyn defending his autonomy and lamenting the harsh spotlight on Nicola. The family’s supporters, meanwhile, find solace in the images of togetherness from the yacht, even as they acknowledge the pain of separation.
Despite the turbulence, the Beckhams remain a sporting dynasty—both on and off the field. Their journey this summer, chronicled across platforms like Romeo Beckham’s Instagram and Cruz Beckham’s Twitter, is a reminder that behind the headlines and the hashtags, they are, above all, a family navigating the stormy seas of fame, love, and loyalty.