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    Brooklyn Beckham fails to acknowledge his dad David’s knighthood while Romeo shares a tribute

    Brooklyn Beckham appeared to snub his famous father David, after the football icon was knighted in The King’s Birthday Honours List – following rumours the pair are estranged17:29, 14 Jun 2025Brooklyn appeared to snub his dad’s big achievement Brooklyn Beckham has appeared to give his dad, David Beckham, the cold shoulder just as the former footballer was honoured with a knighthood in The King’s Birthday Honours List.The elder Beckham, who recently turned 50, was given the award this year and can now use the title of Sir while his wife, Victoria, becomes a Lady. Even though the Beckhams are usually frequently celebrating their kin’s successes, Brooklyn refrained from posting his congratulations to his dad online, fuelling rumours of a possible strife in the famous family.Instead, Brooklyn posted photos of pretzel pita chip packs on Insta as his father received his new title from His Majesty. Insiders say David hadn’t filled Brooklyn in on the honour, leaving the ex-chef forced to find out from the press reports.Romeo said he was proud of his fatherMeanwhile Romeo shared a fun photo with his dad and captioned the update: “So proud of you.”Words from a close contact of Brooklyn’s told Page Six was he’s happy for David, but another friend close to Posh and Becks said that Brooklyn’s demanding space: “Brooklyn told his family he wants no contact and he’s not responding to those that try to connect.”Article continues belowThis knightly award came shortly after David being spotted at a glamorous event with King Charles earlier this week.Before the knighthood became public knowledge, Beckham had been spotted at the swanky King’s Foundation Awards event at St James’ Palace in London.He dressed up in a sharp navy blue double-breasted blazer, paired with a striped blue shirt and a classy grey tie for the occassion.In the meantime, Brooklyn, 26, who married socialite Nicola Peltz Beckham, finds himself tangled in family drama. Rumours starting spreading of a family feud when the pair were noticeably absent from Victoria’s birthday party in April and David’s grand 50th celebration in May.David shared several tributes to his Instagram storyRumours say that the hopeful chef has told his parents he ‘wants no contact’ with them. Insiders close to Brooklyn told Page Six that he was delighted about his dad’s accolade and knew it meant the world to him.Article continues belowYet, another source in the Beckham’s circle told the outlet: “Brooklyn told his family he wants no contact and he’s not responding to those that try to connect.”But another source from Brooklyn’s life dismissed the rumour, stating: “This seems to be another deliberate attempt to misrepresent the truth, and it only serves to distract from this honour being bestowed on Brooklyn’s father.”For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters. More

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    Victoria Beckham breaks silence on David’s knighthood after couple’s new titles

    The new Lady Victoria Beckham – yes, you read that right – has lavished her hubby with love, now dubbed Sir David Beckham following the announcement of his forthcoming knighthood. Football legend Sir David’s long-awaited knighthood was officially rubber-stamped today as the release of the King’s Birthday Honours list this evening made headlines. His impending […] More

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    Five star Ritchie Neville announces engagement to ‘nicest soul ever’ in sweet post

    Five star Ritchie Neville has announced he is engaged to the ‘nicest soul ever’ as he shared a sweet post on his social media page alongside a snap of his new fiancée14:11, 14 Jun 2025Updated 14:20, 14 Jun 2025Five star Ritchie Neville has left fans gobsmacked by revealing he’s engaged to a lady he’s dubbed the “nicest soul ever”. The pop sensation took to Instagram to break the joyous news to his followers.Ritchie uploaded a snap on his Insta showing him and his bride-to-be grinning ear to ear, with his fiancée flaunting her sparkling engagement ring for all to see.He penned a heartfelt caption alongside the pic, gushing: “So…….this happened. Met the nicest soul ever and she felt like my wife the minute I met her” and sealed it with a blue heart emoji.The comments section was flooded with well-wishes from chuffed pals and admirers. One fan exclaimed: “Congratulations Rich. That’s great news, happy for you both,” reports the Mirror.Five star Ritchie Neville is engagedAnother chimed in with: “Congratulations mate, wishing you both all the love in the world and the most beautiful wedded life together….Big Love CandJxx.”Article continues belowAnd yet another shared: “Aww congratulations both, finding your forever person is the BEST! ! !”.This heartwarming announcement comes hot on the heels of revelations that Ritchie was earning less than the minimum wage at the height of Five’s fame. He’s previously spoken out about feeling used in the music biz, pocketing a mere £100 a week despite the band’s whopping 20 million record sales.The lads from the iconic band, including Scott Robinson, Sean Conlon, J Brown and Abz Love, have set fans’ hearts racing with news of their comeback tour hitting spots like Brighton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Manchester, London and more. One ecstatic fan gushed: “Omg this is the best day of my life.”Ritchie found fame in FiveDespite signing a six-album deal back in 1997, it’s been said that the boys were on a meagre weekly wage. Ritchie revealed that during their heyday, they barely had “two days off in two years” and recounted a time when his passport was confiscated while he was ill with chickenpox on tour.While touring Australia and New Zealand, a doctor advised Ritchie to take a fortnight off and recuperate at his parents’ home. However, a label rep dismissed the advice, saying: “Doctors over-exaggerate, don’t they?”Article continues belowRitchie recalled: “In the end, they wouldn’t give me my passport to fly home. Scott [Robinson] had to go in and nick my passport and just hand it to me and bundle me in a taxi at four in the morning.”He revealed these shocking revelations in Louis Theroux’s new three-part documentary series, Boybands Forever, where the renowned journalist explores the craze of the 90s boybands.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More