‘Sleepless nights’: Beckham family feud has become a ‘nightmare’ for Victoria as rift worsens

A worsening feud between two of Victoria’s sons has sparked chaos behind the scenes, and it seems one woman is to blame.

His famous namesake was at the centre of an ill-fated love story that tore two families apart.

Now Romeo Beckham is caught up in his own Shakespearean tragedy of brothers divided — and it is all thanks to his love for girlfriend Kim Turnbull.

Romeo, 22, and Kim, 24, have kept things low-key since going public in November.

But their relationship is now being blamed for the previously unthinkable — breaking up the Beckham brood.

It is all said to revolve around the fact that nine years ago, Kim, a model and DJ, had a short-lived teenage dalliance with Romeo’s older brother Brooklyn.

Romeo Beckham, Kim Turnball [left] with Harper Beckham, Victoria Beckham, David Beckham, Cruise Beckham and Jackie Apostel. Picture: Instagram.

Brooklyn, 26, now refuses to attend any event were Kim is present, which included dad David’s 50th birthday bash in London on the weekend.

And insiders say he is even questioning Kim’s motives for dating within the family again.

The feud has hit David and Victoria hard as the couple, who also have son Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper, 13, consider their tight-knit family to be their biggest achievement.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, an insider close to the family told us: “This is Victoria’s worst nightmare.

“The thought of any of her children falling out gives her sleepless nights.”

So could Kim, who has been relatively unknown until this point, really be instrumental in breaking up a family for good?

Born into an affluent family in North London, she is part of the bohemian Turnbull dynasty and spent her early years socialising with fellow nepo babies.

Her grandfather was the renowned post-war sculptor and painter William Turnbull, whose work has been exhibited at galleries including London’s Tate Modern.

Her dad Alex has been a member of the post-punk band 23 Skidoo since 1979. He also founded influential hip-hop label Ronin Records.

Romeo is believed to be at the centre of the family’s feud. Picture: Instagram.

He also founded influential hip-hop label Ronin Records.

As a teenager, Kim was friends with Brooklyn along with Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie.

She briefly dated Brooklyn when he was 17 and she was 16. After they split, she dated Rocco in 2017, with the three all remaining friends and being frequently photographed together.

Brooklyn had a string of other relationships, including with model Hana Cross and actress Chloe Moretz, before he met wife Nicola Peltz.

And Nicola’s unease over Kim still being around is said to make the whole situation even more untenable.

She and Brooklyn married in a lavish, three-day extravaganza in Palm Beach, Florida, in 2022, which reportedly cost Nicola’s billionaire businessman father Nelson Peltz £3 million.

At the time, Nicola came to blows with Brooklyn’s family, notably over a dispute regarding her wedding dress.

While it was initially believed that mother-in-law Victoria would be designing the dress, Nicola ended up walking down the aisle in a Valentino gown.

Rumours of a rift continued, but the parties have always cuddled up in front of the cameras — until now and the arrival of Kim.

Since her teenage years, Kim has gradually established herself on the fashion and music scene.

Like fellow model Romeo, she has posed for major brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu and Rimmel London.

And since 2020 she has also worked as an international DJ at big fashion and showbiz events.

It is unclear when she and Romeo got together, but it seems likely they have known each other for years due to her connection to his older brother.

Romeo previously dated model Mia Regan, who always seemed to get along with all members of his family, but the pair split amicably in February 2024.

English fashion designer and singer Victoria Beckham.

In November that year he made things official with Kim, posting a picture of them together in the back of a car, with him kissing her hand.

Kim has swiftly become an integral member of the Beckham brood, especially over the past few months as the family have celebrated both Victoria’s 51st and David’s big 50th.

She has stood loyally by Romeo’s side at events including parties in Miami, the Cotswolds, France and London.

And more often than not, she has done so wearing Victoria Beckham designs, just like Cruz’s girlfriend, Jackie Apostel.

Sources inside the Beckham camp may have rubbished claims that Romeo and Kim are discussing marriage — after all, they are both still young and have not even been together for a year.

But their commitment is strong, and Kim’s presence is reportedly having the knock-on effect of keeping Brooklyn and Nicola away.

Brooklyn has made it clear that Nicole “comes first”. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images.

As The Sun previously reported, Brooklyn and Nicola told his parents they would only come to the birthday festivities if Kim was not there.

David and Victoria refused to indulge those demands.

Our insider explained: “As far as Brooklyn sees it, his parents have chosen Romeo and his new girlfriend over him.”

Brooklyn did not even publicly wish his father a happy birthday, a far cry from the Beckhams’ longstanding tradition of celebrating each other on social media.

And with both parties continuing to snub each other online, there is now a cold war that shows no signs of ending.

Our source added: “It’s been difficult with Brooklyn since he met Nicola, and there’s no denying that there was a family fallout over their wedding.

“But Victoria and David have worked hard to get things back on track, so this is a real blow.

“Brooklyn and Romeo used to be super close, but Brooklyn has made it clear that Nicola comes first, and he will always consider her feelings before anyone else.”

“There is definitely a distance between Brooklyn and the rest of the Beckhams, but Vic is hoping this can be sorted.”

Unfortunately for her, that all hinges on the one non-negotiable for Romeo, that Brooklyn accepts Kim as part of the package. Brooklyn seems unwilling to do so, however.

“Romeo is besotted with Kim and won’t have a bad word said against her,” we are told.

This story originally appeared on The Sun and is republished here with permission.

Originally published as ‘Sleepless nights’: Beckham family feud has become a ‘nightmare’ for Victoria as rift worsens