Beckhams Side with William and Kate, Leaving the Sussexes Behind in Royal Rift

David and Victoria Beckham distance from Sussexes, siding with Prince William amid royal rift. The Beckhams favor family ties with the Windsors.

Beckhams Distance Themselves from the Sussexes Amid Royal Rift: Inside the Power Couple's Decision

 

London, United Kingdom - David and Victoria Beckham, once considered close friends of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have reportedly distanced themselves from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with sources suggesting that the couple’s decision stems from their loyalty to the Royal Family. The Beckhams, known for their ties to the British monarchy, seem to have shifted their allegiances toward Prince William and Catherine, solidifying their relationship with the future king and queen.

 

The latest public sighting of David Beckham and Prince William, laughing and chatting at RAF Northolt while inspecting two London Air Ambulances, has ignited speculation about their increasingly close relationship. The two share a long-standing friendship, bonded over mutual causes, such as their work on air ambulance services and charity initiatives. Beckham, a global football icon and royalist, has seemingly reaffirmed his ties to the Windsor family while subtly stepping away from the Sussexes.

 

The Beckhams' relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan began with fanfare. In 2018, David and Victoria Beckham attended Harry and Meghan’s wedding at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, which was hailed as a star-studded affair. However, despite their early camaraderie, tensions between the two couples appear to have emerged.

 

According to sources close to the Beckhams, the relationship took a turn when Meghan became "outraged" by media reports revealing the couple’s private generosity. In the lead-up to Harry and Meghan’s wedding, the Beckhams had offered their luxurious Los Angeles villa to Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, to shield her from the paparazzi, even going so far as to provide their personal staff to attend to her. However, when this gesture made its way into the press, Meghan reportedly suspected that the Beckhams were responsible for leaking the information. Despite the Beckhams denying the allegations, a sense of distrust developed between the couples.

 

Victoria Beckham, known for her successful fashion label, had also offered Meghan advice on beauty products and personal grooming, even providing her staff’s services free of charge when Meghan moved into Nottingham Cottage. But this generosity wasn’t enough to sustain the friendship as allegations of leaked information brewed tensions.

 

Though David and Victoria attended the wedding ceremony, they were notably absent from the more exclusive evening reception, where only a select few were invited. Instead, show business figures with no deep connections to the Sussexes were granted a spot at the event, leaving the Beckhams sidelined. Despite the perceived snub, David Beckham made a significant effort to maintain his relationship with Prince Harry, traveling 22 hours to Sydney to attend the Invictus Games in support of the prince’s charitable endeavor for injured servicemen and women.

 

However, Beckham’s willingness to support Harry was reportedly met with cool indifference. According to biographer Tom Bower, in his book Revenge, Meghan did not want David to attract media attention away from her and the Games, leading to Beckham not being seen or photographed with Harry during his time in Australia. This experience may have marked the beginning of the Beckhams' gradual distancing from the Sussexes.

 

David Beckham’s unwavering loyalty to the Royal Family became even more apparent in recent years. An ardent supporter of the monarchy, Beckham stood in line for 12 hours to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II as her body lay in state, underscoring his respect and admiration for the institution.

 

The Sussexes’ growing criticism of the Royal Family, particularly in their high-profile interviews and media projects, likely did not sit well with the Beckhams. A close associate of the Beckhams noted, “David and Victoria value family and loyalty above all else. They would never turn on their family the way that Harry and Meghan have with theirs.”

 

Victoria, too, reportedly never fully warmed to Meghan. Though friendly and welcoming at the outset, Victoria was not particularly invested in maintaining close contact. The associate added, “Victoria was polite, but she was never overly fond of Meghan. It was more a matter of courtesy than friendship.”

 

The Beckhams’ allegiance to the Windsors seems to have strengthened in recent years, especially in their public association with Prince William and Catherine. David and William have shared a long-standing friendship, which dates back to their collaboration on England’s 2010 World Cup bid. Although unsuccessful, the experience cemented a bond that has carried on through the years.

 

David Beckham, who owns the Inter Miami football club in the U.S. and holds a prominent position in American society, might have found it tempting to align more closely with Harry and Meghan, especially given their high-profile status in the U.S. However, Beckham’s sense of loyalty to the British Royal Family has prevailed. Both he and Victoria, with their combined fortune and international prominence, have chosen to stick with the Windsors, emphasizing the values of family unity and tradition.

 

As tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family remain unresolved, the Beckhams' quiet yet definitive distancing from Harry and Meghan signals a clear choice. For David and Victoria Beckham, loyalty to the crown appears to outweigh celebrity connections. If the world of high-society friendships were a game, this one would clearly go to William and Catherine.