Harper Beckham appeared to make an emotional attempt to reconnect with her estranged brother Brooklyn Beckham on Friday, just hours after he was notably absent from one of their father David Beckham’s biggest career moments.
The 14-year-old was photographed arriving at Brooklyn’s Los Angeles home shortly after attending David’s star-studded Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, where the football legend was honoured with one of the entertainment industry’s most prestigious accolades.
Harper arrived at the Beverly Hills property at around 2 p.m. local time, still wearing the pink midi dress and cardigan she had worn earlier that day to support her father.
Sadly, the visit appeared to be unsuccessful, Harper was seen approaching the home before leaving moments later after discovering neither Brooklyn nor his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, were there. The couple are believed to be out of town.
Harper’s visit came after Brooklyn and Nicola were absent from David’s milestone ceremony, despite the rest of the Beckham family turning out in support.
Victoria Beckham attended alongside sons Romeo and Cruz and daughter Harper as David accepted the honour in Hollywood. Brooklyn’s absence did not go unnoticed, particularly given the ongoing tensions that have reportedly strained relations within the family.
© Variety via Getty ImagesThe latest development has added to speculation that reconciliation remains a long way off.
The reported rift escalated earlier this year when Brooklyn made a series of extraordinary claims about his relationship with his parents.
In a lengthy statement shared on social media, the eldest Beckham child alleged that he had no desire to repair the relationship.
“I do not want to reconcile with my family,” he wrote.
© Cruz Beckham“I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”
Brooklyn also accused his parents of attempting to influence public narratives surrounding the family and claimed they had repeatedly tried to interfere in his relationship with Nicola.
Among the most headline-making allegations were claims surrounding Brooklyn and Nicola’s lavish 2022 wedding in Florida.
© Getty ImagesThe former photographer alleged that Victoria had withdrawn from designing Nicola’s wedding dress at the last minute, forcing her future daughter-in-law to find another gown.
He also revisited longstanding reports surrounding the couple’s wedding reception, claiming he felt uncomfortable during a dance with his mother that took place in front of hundreds of guests.
Brooklyn further alleged that tensions began before the wedding and have continued ever since. The couple have largely kept their distance from the Beckham family in recent months, with reports suggesting communication has become increasingly limited.
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