David and Victoria Beckham’s birthday tributes to Brooklyn spark speculation about family separation.

David and Victoria Beckham marked their eldest son Brooklyn Beckham’s 26th birthday with emotional social media tributes—but fans were quick to notice an undertone of longing in their messages.

The football legend and the former Spice Girl took to Instagram to share throwback snaps of Brooklyn, pouring their love into heartfelt captions. But one phrase in David’s post—“We miss you”—has set tongues wagging, with some wondering if all is well within the Beckham family.

David, 49, posted a nostalgic photo of himself and Brooklyn making silly faces, a rare glimpse into their father-son bond. His caption, however, struck an emotional chord.

“Happy Birthday Bust x we love you so much, have the best day, lots of cake and hot sauce. We miss you,” he wrote, tagging Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz, along with the rest of the Beckham children—Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.

Fans immediately speculated whether Brooklyn’s busy life in the United States, alongside Nicola, had created a physical or emotional distance from his parents. The wording left many wondering if David was hinting at deeper feelings of separation.

Victoria, 50, also shared a series of photos capturing Brooklyn’s childhood, reinforcing the sentimental tone of the day.

“Happy birthday @brooklynpeltzbeckham… We all love you so much and hope you have an amazing day!!” she wrote, adding kisses and tagging her husband and children.

While her message was loving, it lacked the “we miss you” sentiment that David expressed—adding fuel to online discussions about family dynamics.

Brooklyn, who married actress and model Nicola Peltz in 2022, now resides primarily in the U.S., far from his London-based family. His high-profile wedding was reportedly the source of past tensions between the Beckhams and the Peltz family, with rumours of a strained relationship between Victoria and Nicola making headlines last year.

Though Brooklyn appears close to his siblings and parents on social media, his absence from key Beckham family moments, including certain holidays and public events, has not gone unnoticed.

David’s message may simply reflect a parent’s natural longing for their child who has moved far away. However, the phrase “we miss you” stands out, especially considering past reports of a Beckham-Peltz rift.

Fans flooded the comments with questions, some asking if Brooklyn had distanced himself from his famous family, while others dismissed the speculation as overthinking.

Despite the online chatter, Brooklyn has yet to publicly respond to his parents’ birthday wishes. He remains active on social media, often sharing moments with Nicola and her family—but his posts about the Beckhams are notably less frequent.

As speculation swirls, one thing is clear: the Beckhams remain deeply devoted to their son, even if their words reveal an underlying sadness over his absence.