Brooklyn Beckham has brutally snubbed his father David Beckham after the football icon was knighted in The King’s Birthday Honours List. David, who recently celebrated his 50th birthday without his eldest son in attendance, officially became a Sir, and his wife Victoria is now a Lady.
While many of his family are known to celebrate their loved ones achievements, David’s eldest son, Brooklyn, was nowhere to be seen on social media, adding fuel to the already blazing fire that the family are in the midst of a turbulent time. Taking to Instagram, the wannabe chef shared three packets of pretzel pita chips following the news that David was being made a Sir by His Majesty.
Brooklyn and his wife Nicola are said to be in a feud with the Beckham family ( Instagram)
According to sources, David never told Brooklyn about his accolade and the former aspiring chef learned about the achievement through the media.
A source for Brooklyn told Page Six he was thrilled his dad was finally receiving the honour, while a source quoted as someone close to his parents told the publication: “Brooklyn told his family he wants no contact and he’s not responding to those that try to connect.”
David’s knighthood comes soon after he was snapped attending a Royal event this week, hosted by King Charles himself.
David’s knighthood comes soon after he was snapped attending a Royal event ( POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The footballer was snapped attending the King’s Foundation Awards ceremony at St James’ Palace in London – before the official announcement of his long-awaited knighthood.
He looked dapper in a navy blue double breasted blazer, striped blue shirt and a grey tie for the lavish event.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn, 26, who is married to socialite Nicola Peltz Beckham, has been embroiled in a feud within the Beckham family. It was noted how the couple were missing from Victoria’s birthday party in April and David’s 50th birthday milestone in May.
It was later reported that the hot sauce enthusiast told his famous parents he ‘wants no contact’ with them. Sources close to Brooklyn told Page Six that he was thrilled his dad was finally receiving the honour and had known it was so important.
However, a separate source close to the Beckhams told the publication: “Brooklyn told his family he wants no contact and he’s not responding to those that try to connect.”
Yet a separate Brooklyn source denied the claim, saying: “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.”
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Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman is to receive an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List – but she has had her fair share of encounters with the royals
Daniel Bird Assistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor
Claudia Winkleman may be receiving an MBE, but she has a very close relationship with the Royal Family. The Strictly Come Dancing host and her co-star Tess Daly will be awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting as part of King Charles’ Birthday Honours, alongside the likes of Sir David Beckham and darts ace, Luke Littler.
Speaking of the recognition, Claudia said: “I am incredibly grateful to receive this honour. It’s a real privilege to work with extraordinarily talented people and I have only got this because of them. So this is for the BBC, the traitors and the faithful, for pianos and for the cha cha. I will buy a hat and am taking my mum. I am ridiculously lucky and will celebrate with Tess by doing a paso double.”
This, however, isn’t her first brush with royalty as Claudia is technically related to the King. The 53-year-old was an only child until her parents, Eve Pollard and Barry Winkleman, divorced in 1975. After Barry remarried with Cindy Black, he went on to welcome daughter Sophie Winkleman, 44, an actress.
While Sophie is best known for playing Big Suze in the sitcom Peep Show, the actress is in fact, royal. The actress married into the House of Windsor in September 2009, tying the knot with Lord Frederick Windsor, the son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent at Hampton Court Palace.
Claudia is said to be pals with Queen Camilla, who is a huge Strictly fan(Image: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publis)
Upon their marriage, Sophie has been styled as Lady Frederick Windsor, but uses her maiden name for work purposes. Their wedding was attended by Lady Gabriella Kingston, Princess Eugenie, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, Lady Helen Taylor, and, of course, Sophie’s sister, Claudia. In keeping with royal marriages, the late Queen Elizabeth consented to the marriage, as required by the Royal Marriages Act 1772.
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Now, he and Sophie are 53rd in line to the throne. Frederick was a first cousin once removed of the late Queen, a first cousin twice removed of the late Prince Philip and is also the second cousin once removed of King Charles – meaning Claudia has a distant relation to His Majesty.
Her sister, Sophie, married into the Royal Family in 2009(Image: Getty Images)
While neither Claudia nor Sophie frequently open up about their regal in-laws, Sophie has, on rare occasions, spoken about her family. “Family isn’t always brilliant but this lot are very sweet,” she said on the Daily T podcast. She went on to add: “I love all of them.”
She went on to add: “I’ve got much more friendly with them as I’ve got to know them.” Meanwhile, in an interview with HELLO! Magazine, she said of Catherine, Princess of Wales: “She’s wonderful. I last saw her at Wimbledon; it was so cheering to see her, beautiful as ever. She’s been amazingly brave and is doing so well.”
Reflecting on her cousin-in-law, the King, Sophie told the outlet: “Duty and service run through him like a stick of rock; it just doesn’t occur to him to rest, something which those who love him are desperate for him to do. He’s battling cancer and doesn’t give himself a moment off – he’s a hugely inspirational man.
Sophie Windsor has a close bond with her regal in-laws(Image: UK Press via Getty Images)
“The central royal family work very hard. It’s not an easy existence, having a spotlight on you from the second you’re born. I count pretty much every one of them as a trusted friend. I’m very lucky.” But this isn’t Claudia’s only connection with the royals – it’s said that the broadcaster has a close bond with Her Majesty Queen Camilla, who is “one of Strictly’s greatest fans.”
Tess Daly’s husband, Vernon Kay, said: “Camilla and Tess have a real friendship through it now. They don’t text, but we have mutual friends and messages come through. When they see each other, the Queen is always asking: ‘Who is your favourite?’ She wants to know the backstage gossip. It’s crazy to think of the King and Queen sat on the sofa with a brew watching your wife present Strictly.”
The late Queen Elizabeth was also a fan of the show, and Princess Catherine is said to be a huge fan. Meanwhile, Princess Anne previously confessed that she would love to sign up for the show, according to professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova.
Tries: Davies, Batchelor 2, Sue 2, Tanginoa, Broadbent, Lewis 2, Booth, Whitbread, May Goals: Mourgue 10
Catalans Dragons (0) 6
Challenge Cup hero Tom Davies helped Hull KR continue their celebrations by opening the scoring in their 12-try Super League demolition of a Catalans Dragons side that had captain Benjamin Garcia red-carded in the first half.
Davies snatched a late winner to earn the Robins their first cup win for 45 years just six days earlier, but was quick to break the deadlock at a packed Craven Park that witnessed Catalans slump to a club record defeat.
James Batchelor and Sauaso Sue added to the score before Dragons were momentarily down to 11 men, with Garcia sent off just two minutes after Franck Maria was sin-binned.
A second Batchelor score and further tries from Kelepi Tanginoa, Jack Broadbent and Mikey Lewis put Hull KR 36-0 up at the break.
Catalans last scored a point 34 days ago when they faced Hull KR in the Challenge Cup semi-final, and the first of three consecutive shutout defeats after that in May cost Steve McNamara his job after almost eight years at the helm of the Perpignan club.
Their inability to grab an early score at Craven Park also meant they set an unwanted record for longest time between points in Super League history, passing the previous 259-minute wait Wakefield Trinity endured in 2023.
In stark contrast, since the Robins last faced the Dragons they have amassed 19 tries in four games and ended their long wait to lift the cup.
While the key trio of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Michael McIlorum and Joe Burgess were all ruled out injured after helping Hull KR to Wembley glory, the East Yorkshire side remained at their irrepressible best against a French side in wretched form.
Garcia being held up over the line in the 11th minute was the highlight of Catalans’ first half in Hull.
Davies, Batchelor and Sue’s tries that followed had the hosts cruising, but Catalans’ hopes of making it a contest after that were dashed by the sin-binning of Maria – for his illegal hit on Sue – before Garcia’s was shown a red card for swinging a punch at Elliot Minchella and Lewis.
An avalanche of tries followed before the interval, leading Catalans’ interim head coach Joel Tomkins to do some damage control at half-time.
‘I wasn’t expecting that scoreline’ – reaction
Hull KR head coach Willie Peters told BBC Radio Humberside:
“It has been a special week. Obviously it is a quick turnaround, six days, so we didn’t know what to expect tonight.
“The week wasn’t normal. Obviously, celebrations and things like that is not something you would work your week around, but you had to because it is a moment we have been waiting for for a long time.
Catalans Dragons interim head coach Joel Tomkins told Sky Sports:
“It’s unbelievably embarrassing to be honest, for me, for the club and for the group of players especially. We are just not there at the minute.
“We are just going to have to get ourselves out of it, because no-one else is going to help us.
“Towards the back end of each half, I thought we looked like we gave up, if I’m honest. We are low on confidence and low on energy and we look like a few of our boys gave up a little bit at the end, which is a probably the ultimate disrespect to the jersey.
More than half of Scotland women’s squad fear being left without a professional contract and having to hunt for work after this summer’s Rugby World Cup, a representative of the group has claimed.
A two-page statement sent to BBC Sport says only 15 members of the 38-player training squad are on year-long deals with Scottish Rugby.
That could mean a number of the 23 who have been put on short-term arrangements will be looking for new employment and experiencing off-field upheaval by October, it is claimed.
The source says that some players in the Rugby World Cup training camp are continuing to “suffer with their mental and emotional health following the potential loss of their contracts” as they prepare for the tournament, which is being hosted by England.
They added it was “not conducive” to “a positive performance environment within a squad”.
Scottish Rugby says it extended contracts to October to give players certainty for the event, which runs from 22 August to 27 September.
It also said discussions with senior female players “have been progressing well, whilst respecting the outcomes will affect every individual differently”.
The governing body added: “Scottish Rugby has committed to providing confirmation of what the high-performance programme will look like by the end of June, at which time the players will be advised of the next steps in the contracting process, with individual meetings scheduled, and contracts concluded, in July ahead of the Rugby World Cup.”
In 2022, Scottish Rugby announced that 28 players would be offered professional contracts.
It remains unclear how many players beyond the 15 already on 12-month contracts will be offered new deals.
Most of the Scotland training squad also have contracts with their club sides, the majority of which are PWR sides in England.
Although that league does pay its players, it is not a fully professional league and most players combine playing with jobs or education.
If some Scotland players are not offered contracts beyond October, the source claims they will be left “job hunting or doing interviews during pre-season and during the World Cup”.
A group of players are understood to have approached the Women’s Rugby Association (WRA) for advice. The WRA supported the Wales Women in 2024 following a long-running contract dispute with the Welsh Rugby Union.
When approached by the BBC, the WRA was unable to confirm its position on representing the Scotland Women.
The Scotland women do have some representation from the Rugby Players Scotland union, but a spokesperson confirmed that it only involves matters in the “collective interest” – for instance, agreeing a maternity policy for players. This does not currently include any individual contract negotiations.
‘Growing game in Scotland… will require different contract options’
Scottish Rugby said developing the women’s game, with elite home-grown players “eventually” representing Scottish clubs rather than moving elsewhere, was a key priority.
“Contracts currently under discussion are designed to support players’ development with their existing clubs, predominately in England, and allow the players to focus first and foremost on their rugby, as well as having more time for recovery and analysis,” it said.
“Going forward we are fully committed to growing the women’s game in Scotland and having a high-performance environment in place so that our best players can eventually represent professional teams here.
“This will involve a period of transition and change requiring some different contract options and decisions for players, as we look to evolve and develop the women’s high-performance programme for the years to come.”
The Murrayfield-based body added it recognised “uncertainty and change are part of any high-performance career” and said it was “committed to supporting our players so they can have access to a full suite of specialist support whether in, or out of, contract at all times”.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, arraigned the duo of Halima Buba and Innocent Mbagwu before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja for alleged fraud.
According to a statement by the EFCC, the defendants, who are Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd and Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, respectively are being prosecuted on a six-count charge, bordering on money laundering to the tune of $12 million (Twelve Million Dollars).
Count two of the charge reads: “That you, HALIMA BUBA, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer SunTrust Bank Ltd, and INNOCENT MBAGWU being the Executive Director /Chief Compliance Officer SunTrust Bank Ltd on the 10th day of March, 2025 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of the Honourable Court aided Femi Gbamgboye to make a cash payment of the sum of Three Million United States Dollars ($3,000,000) to Suleiman Muhammed Chiroma and associates without going through a financial institution and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 2l(a), 2(1), 19(l)(d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under Section 19 (2) (b) of the same Act.”
Count three reads: “That you, HALIMA BUBA, the Managing Director/ChiefExecutive Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd and INNOCENT MBAGWU, the Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd on the 13th day of March, 2025 in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court conspired amongst yourselves to make a cash payment of the sum of Three Million United States Dollars ($3,000,000) to Mukhtar Miko an associate of Suleiman Muhammed Chiroma without going through a financial institution and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 2l(a), 2( 1 ), 19(1 )( d) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under Section 19 (2) (b) of the same Act.”
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They pleaded “not guilty” to all the charges when they read to them, following which the lead prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, announced the readiness of the prosecution to proceed with the trial and prayed for accelerated hearing of the case.
The defence counsel, J.J. Usman, SAN, on his part, reminded the court of subsisting bail applications of the defendants, dated May 27, 2025 and prayed that the court should uphold the applications and admit the defendants to bail.
The prosecution counsel in his response, described the May 27, 2025 bail application of the defendants as incompetent, given that the defendants were neither under arrest, nor in detention, nor have appeared before the court, being the grounds provided by the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA that should precipitate a bail application, but rather applied for bail from the comfort of their homes or offices when nor action has been taken against them.
He therefore prayed the court to discountenance the said bail application and urged the defendants to make fresh bail applications in court.
While the position of the prosecution met opposition from the defence, Justice Nwite, however, admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N100 million each as well as one surety each, in like sum.
The sureties he held must have landed properties in Abuja of which the particulars of the properties would be deposited with the court. The sureties are also to deposit their passports and two recent passport photographs with the court.
In addition, all the documents the sureties provided, including their residences must be verified by the court before approval.
Football star Sir David Beckham’s long awaited knighthood has finally arrived as we take a look at all the hard work he’s put in to receiving the honour from King Charles
Sir David Beckham has waited for years for the day he can officially add the elusive title to his name. After dedicating his life to football, becoming one of England’s greats, and turning his hand to charity, he has finally been recognised for his work.
This week, he was snapped attending the King’s Foundation Awards ceremony at St James’ Palace in London – ahead of the official announcement of his long-awaited knighthood. The football star, who received an OBE for his services to football in 2003, sported an OBE badge in his lapel and a silk pocket square in his jacket pocket.
His long-awaited title will make David a Sir and his wife, Victoria Beckham, a Lady. Speaking of his achievement, Sir David said: “Growing up in East London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British ,I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour.
David has finally become a Sir(Image: Getty Images)
“To have played for and captained my country was the greatest privilege of my career and literally a boyhood dream come true. Off the pitch I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to represent Britain around the world and work with incredible organisations that are supporting communities in need and inspiring the next generation.”
He added in a statement to PA news agency: “I’m so lucky to be able to do the work that I do and I’m grateful to be recognised for work that gives me so much fulfilment. It will take a little while for the news to sink in but I’m immensely proud and it’s such an emotional moment for me to share with my family.”
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As Sir David celebrates his momentous achievement, we look at the hard work he put in to get him that all-important title…
Upbringing
Receiving a knighthood would have been more than a distant dream for David when he used to earn £10 a shift collecting glasses at Walthamstow dog track. Telling the aspiring young footballer he would go on to play for Manchester United and Real Madrid, captain England, marry a pop star and become one of the most recognisable faces on the planet, fronting global brands, might well have seemed just as far-fetched.
Born in Leytonstone, east London, David had a trial at local team Leyton Orient and also attended Tottenham’s school of excellence – but his father Ted, a staunch Manchester United fan, remained determined he would go on to play at Old Trafford.
After coming through the club’s academy as part of the famed Class of 92, David announced himself to the Premier League on the opening day of the 1996-97 season with a memorable goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon.
Football
He stands third on the all-time England appearance list with 115 caps(Image: Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images)
Despite having plenty of doubters, David answered them and more, claiming six Premier League titles and two FA Cups with Sir Alex Ferguson’s all-conquering side as well as a dramatic 1999 Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp.
International success, however, proved elusive for David as England’s so-called golden generation repeatedly came up short. In his Netflix series, Beckham, he revealed he still cannot forgive himself for the abuse his family suffered amid the fallout from his red card at the 1998 World Cup.
It came after he kicked the back of Diego Simeone’s leg during the last-16 clash against Argentina in Saint-Etienne, which left him a “mess”. A pub hung up an effigy of the midfielder, and David received a hostile reception from rival fans around the country when he returned to action for United the following season.
Amid all the hate, he went on to become an integral part of the national team. He took on the armband in 2000 for six years through two World Cup tournaments and still stands third on the all-time appearance list with 115 caps.
However, the continued glare of the spotlight off the pitch saw his relationship with Ferguson cool – a cut eye from a boot kicked by the Scot in the changing room further fuelling speculation over his future at United.
In the summer of 2003, having made almost 400 appearances for United and scoring 85 goals, a £ 25 million switch to Real Madrid followed as David became the latest Galactico signing by club president Florentino Perez. He would go on to win the LaLiga title before he departed for LA Galaxy in 2007 and collected the MLS Cup twice, spending two loan stints at AC Milan along the way.
In January 2013, Beckham returned to Europe with Paris St Germain, later announcing his decision to retire at the end of the season, when he signed off with a Ligue 1 winners’ medal.
Charity work and beyond
David is an Ambassador for The King’s Foundation(Image: AP)
David’s impact off the pitch had already long been established before eventually hanging up his boots at the age of 38. Already thinking about life after football during his time in the United States, he became a co-owner of the Inter Miami franchise.
The club entered Major League Soccer for the 2020 campaign and now boasting Lionel Messi on the teamsheet. A multi-million-pound lifetime deal with Adidas, signed in 2003, had secured his financial future away from the game.
David Beckham has officially received his knighthood (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Other lucrative, high-profile endorsements down the years have ranged from fashion designers Calvin Klein, Armani and Hugo Boss to tech giants Samsung, Haig Club whisky and Stella Artois as well as kitchen appliance manufacturer Ninja. David, who was made an OBE for services to football in 2003, has long been involved with children’s charity UNICEF, and is a co-owner of film production company Studio 99.
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In 2024, David was appointed Ambassador for The King’s Foundation which works globally to create sustainable communities through placemaking projects and also transform lives through practical education programmes.
