She spent the night at her parents’ Essex home last week – giving fans a nostalgic tour of her childhood bedroom on social media while her husband David was thousands of miles away watching the Super Bowl in Miami, and their eldest son, Brooklyn, 20, was in LA.
Pals have revealed that Posh – who also shares Romeo, 17, Cruz, 14, and, Harper, eight, with David – feels uneasy staying at either their £31m West London pad or their £6m Cotswolds home, which has been the target of two attempted break-ins, without David, 44.
And with his upcoming move to Florida next month for the debut of his long-awaited MLS football team, Inter Miami – for an indefinite period – Posh, 45, is reckoned to be dreading being left alone with the couple’s youngest children.
A source says, “Vic hates being in those big houses alone – especially when the boys are out with friends and it’s just her and Harper. She often feels as if she’s rattling around the huge rooms on her own, when she was always used to a busy, bustling house full of noisy kids and laughter.
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“It’s incredibly lonely for her going from a family of six to sometimes just the two of them. Romeo and Cruz are growing up and want to hang out with their mates, or are at sports practice and don’t need her in the same way any more. And even when the younger boys are around, she doesn’t feel as protected as she does when David or Brooklyn are there – hence why she went to her mum and dad’s house, where she feels safe and has some company.
“David understands her fears and has insisted he’ll do whatever it takes to make her feel more comfortable – upping security and suggesting having her parents or her sister pop over while he’s away, which are options she’s willing to explore. She’s even wondering whether she could move in with her parents if things get tough, but even though it’s something she’d be prepared to do, she knows it’s not a realistic option to uproot the kids. David’s move has been a long time coming, but it’s starting to sink in and it’s bringing up lots of difficult emotions for her – she’ll really miss him.”
Last week, Posh broke her usual protocol by being snapped looking bleary-eyed as she left the Vogue BAFTAs party after mingling with a host of Hollywood A-listers, including Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron and Margot Robbie.
And pals say the former Spice Girl enjoyed a few glasses to distract herself from her loneliness as she made moves to expand her social circle beyond her small clique, which includes Eva Longoria and Tana Ramsay, who gave birth to her fifth child, Oscar, last year.
In 2017, Posh said, “I don’t have a lot of friends, but I’m surrounded by people I genuinely like to be with.”
CHECK OUT times the Spice Girls gave us LIFE
Six times the Spice Girls gave us life - slider
1 of 18When Geri wore THAT iconic dress
Geri's Union Jack dress has become synonymous with the Spice Girls and girl power in general. The dress came to be at the 1997 BRIT Awards because Geri didn't want to wear the black Gucci dress her stylist had given her...so she glued a Union Jack tea towel to the front of it. She later sold it at auction for £40,000.
2 of 18When they got the royal treatment
The Spice Girls never held back - even when meeting the monarchy. Mel C broke royal protocol by kissing Prince Charles on the cheek when she met him at a Prince's Trust concert in 1997. Meanwhile Geri went in for the kill with a pinch of the bum...
3 of 18AND when they got the royals fangirling
In the words of Regina George's mum 'I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom'. If this photo isn't proof that Fergie is the COOLEST mum, then we don't know what is. Princess Eugenie and Beatrice look beyond thrilled to meet their idols.
4 of 18When Nelson Mandela admitted to being their biggest fan
The political icon famously said, "These are my heroes. This is one of the greatest moments in my life", when he met the Spice Girls in November 1997.
5 of 18And Adele too for that matter...
When the Spice Girls announced their reunion tour, Adele posted a throwback on Instagram, captioned 'HA! This is how I feel right now! I AM READY'. We feel ya, Adele.
6 of 18When they made a film
Released in December 1997, Spiceworld: The Movie, is arguably the film of our generation. So it's no surprise that names such as Roger Moore, Stephen Fry, Elton John, Jennifer Saunders and Richard E. Grant all wanted to get involved.
7 of 18When they finally reunited
In 2008, the Spice Girls gave us EXACTLY what we'd been dreaming of since they split in 1998 - when they announced their reunion tour. The girls even brought their babies on stage. Verdict: definitely worth the wait.
8 of 18When they showed us the true meaning of "Sporty" Spice
The Spice Girls were undoubtedly the main event at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony in London. When they popped out of their black cabs, it's fair to say that it was the best surprise we've ever had.
9 of 18When they proved they were just like the rest of us
We didn't think it was possible to fall even more in love with the Spice Girls until we found out VB isn't so POSH after all - besides, who doesn't take part in a last minute TESCO dash at Christmas?
10 of 18When Mel B dressed as the Beckhams for Halloween 2018
Well, this one is a little awkward to say the least... but we can't help but laugh at Mel B's cheeky humour. Scary Spice dressed as Victoria Beckham for Halloween 2018. OUCH.
11 of 18When V.B showed HER funny side
We love Victoria Beckham - especially when she showed her hilarious sense of humour in this tongue-and-cheek video for VOGUE. Posh spice wasn't afraid to make fun out of herself. Watch the whole video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7uZPofdsOY
12 of 18AND when she showed her humour AND flexibility
Don't mind V.B, just adopting a casual pose whilst she reads through emails on her lush sofa... seriously Posh, you are one funny woman. We're already practicing the same leg-pose for when we eventually reply to work emails.
13 of 18When they decked out a London bus in the Union Jack flag
Come on... who wouldn't want to ride in the one and only spice girls tour bus!? We are OBSESSED. When can we hitch a lift?
14 of 18When Geri met Charles...
Who can forget when Geri met Prince Charles at the 1st anniversary concert for the Princes' Trust in 1997? Ginger spice certainly wasn't shy in THAT outfit - she enjoyed a cheeky flirt with the prince.
15 of 18And then Geri and Charles reunited 22 years later
A much more sophisticated meeting this time. The pair looked like good old friends catching up as they chatted all things spice at another Princes' Trust event over two decades later.
16 of 18When London's favourite girlband took on PARIS
Bonjour Paris. Spice girls are giving us all the feels in this adorable snap in front on the Eiffel tower during their 1998 world tour. Throwback Thursday goals.
17 of 18When Posh had that haircut... but the spice girls let her have her hair moment without judgement
When Posh had that infamous haircut, the spice girls let her get on with it without passing judgement. That's true friendship, surely?
18 of 18When four of the band announced a 2019 reunion... and Posh showed her support
When four of the band announced a 2019 reunion, Posh still showed her support. Victoria took to Instagram to support her former bandmates. She said, "Today marks a special day for the girls as they announce the first tour dates since we performed together in 2012! I won't be joining my girls on stage again but being in the Spice Girls was a hugely important part of my life and I wish them so much love and fun as they go back on tour next year. I know they will put on an amazing show and the fantastic fans past and present are going to have a wonderful time! "
The source says, “Vic’s dedicated her life to her family and work, meaning she hasn’t had a lot of time for friends, which is why she’s always kept her group small. It’s hard for her to trust others, as lots of people she encounters either don’t know how to speak to her like a normal person or want something from her.
“She has to keep a tight-knit group to protect herself, but the price she’s paid is that it can be isolating and lonely, especially when David is away. She didn’t see the harm in letting her hair down at the Vogue party and easing her nerves with a drink – it also gave her more confidence to chat to people she didn’t know that well.
“With David’s upcoming move, Eva living in LA, and Tana being busy with her new baby, she’s starting to realise that unless she makes an effort to make more friends, she could be even more lonely.”
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Insiders say the designer is also hoping that expanding her friendship group with Hollywood’s elite will help her struggling fashion label, which has failed to make a profit since its launch 12 years ago.
The source adds, “Vic went out of her way to mingle with stars at the bash – socialising with Margot and Scarlett, possibly with a mind to boosting her brand.
“She’d love to have a big name endorse her line and
has already offered to send them some of her collection, so she’s hoping it can be a win-win situation for her.”
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