She’s been cruising around the Med on a £5 million super yacht alongside her husband and three youngest children as the Beckham clan enjoy yet another holiday.
But behind the seemingly picture-perfect trip, Victoria – aka Posh, 48 – has painted for her 30.2 million Instagram followers, insiders say she’s suffering heartache amid her deepening rift with her eldest son, Brooklyn, 23, and his new wife, Nicola Peltz, 27, who were notably absent.
The newlyweds – who’ve set up home in LA – were said have stayed in the US to celebrate the 94th birthday of Nicola’s beloved grandmother, Bunny, who was her maid of honour at their star-studded wedding in April.
And while pals say Posh understands the importance of Nicola’s relationship with her grandmother, she feels like she, David, 48, and Brooklyn’s siblings, Romeo, 19, Cruz, 17, and 11-year-old Harper, are being sidelined.
And with the newlyweds making several hints they’re ready to start a family, pals say it’s further deepened Posh’s fears that she won’t be an active part of her first grandchild’s life.
Insiders had previously revealed how Posh has considered moving back to America once the couple have their first baby to support them and be a hands-on grandmother.
The source says, “Vic’s biggest fear is not having a relationship with her first grandchild. She doesn’t really know what’s happened between her and Nicola and dearly wants to make it right before the issue deepens even further.
“Despite Vic doing her best to plaster on a smile and try to enjoy their trip, the rising tension with Brooklyn and Nicola is eating away at her and, though it has been a lovely family trip, it’s the elephant in the room.
“She’s been enjoying herself when she forgets about it, but she’s been tearful at times. David’s been comforting and reassuring here as much as possible, but it’s clear how deeply the rift is affecting the entire family.
“Vic desperately wanted Brooklyn and Nicola to join them, and is disappointed that they didn’t make the effort to jet out before or after Bunny’s birthday, even just for a few days, which has further highlighted how much things have changed now Brooklyn’s a married man.
“She feels like her worst nightmare is coming true amid the reality of Brooklyn’s new life and fears the family is drifting apart.”
Last month, insiders told Closer how cracks had started to emerge between the Beckhams and Nicola’s family just three months after the pair’s lavish wedding at The Peltz’s multimillion-dollar Palm Beach estate.
Pals close to Posh revealed how both she and David were feeling pushed out and hurt after Nicola’s brother, Will, 36, and parents – Nelson and Claudia – joined the newlyweds on their Italian honeymoon. And they say the former Spice Girl has been further put out after learning The Peltzs have invited the couple to spend Christmas with them.
The source says, “Vic was gutted when Brooklyn texted her about their Christmas plans – especially as it doesn’t look like they have been invited too. She felt like it was yet another sign that Brooklyn will end up spending much more time with his new family.
“While Brooklyn has insisted he’ll make every effort to split his time between both families and has urged her not to overreact, deep down she fears that he’s trying to placate her and things are only going to get worse.”
The fashion designer has always been particularly close to her eldest son, who she’s previously called her “best friend”, and is notoriously protective over. Following his July 2020 engagement, sources told Closer how the mum-of-four was feeling apprehensive over their tight-knit family being disbanded, given his plans to settle in the US with the billionaire heiress.
Her fears were further magnified in the lead-up to their wedding when she was reportedly left out of much of the planning by the couple.
Despite Posh and Nicola’s once seemingly close relationship – with the model regularly wearing her mother-in-law’s designs and liking and commenting on each other’s pictures on social media – fans have noticed that communication has ground to a halt in recent weeks.
The source says, “While Vic doesn’t like confrontation, she knows that she needs to take action before things spiral out of hand. She doesn’t want to do it over the phone, so she’s hoping to fly to LA soon to talk to them and try to make everything right.
“David’s warned her to stay calm and not to do or say anything that will create tension between Brooklyn and Nicola as the last thing they want to do is put Brooklyn in an awkward position.
“She’s adamant she’ll fix things and, whatever’s happened, they can put it behind them and get things back to the way they were.”