The Beckhams’ Insta-perfect family life will come to an end with the lifting of the second lockdown this week.
And insiders say Victoria Beckham, 46, is anxious about the reality of their usually hectic lives going back into overdrive in the near future as her husband, David, 45, prepares to jet back to the US to honour his work commitments for his football team, Inter Miami FC.
To make matters worse, just three months after her eldest son Brooklyn’s engagement to US model Nicola Peltz, 25, fashion designer Posh is bracing herself for an even emptier nest after her middle son, Romeo, 18, revealed he wants to move in with his girlfriend of almost two years, Mia Regan, also 18.
A source says, “Of course it’s been a difficult time for everyone this year. However, lockdown did allow Vic to reconnect with her family, which she really appreciated and enjoyed.
“But with David having already missed so much of the American football season, she knows he needs to get out there as soon as possible. The reality of him leaving and Romeo, as well as Brooklyn moving out, is really hitting her hard though, and she feels like their tight family unit is separating.”
The source adds, “She’s raised it with David and told him she doesn’t want the family living separate lives. He has reassured her it won’t be as dramatic as it feels right now, and to focus on the holidays when everyone will be at home together again.”
The power couple – who also share 15-year-old son Cruz and daughter Harper, nine – have spent much of their 21-year marriage apart due to the hectic schedules demanded by both their successful careers.
When they first met, the former Spice Girl was travelling the globe as part of the world’s biggest girlband and David was at the height of his football fame as England captain and Manchester United star.
And despite retiring from the pitch in 2013, David has continued to be one of the most in-demand celebs on the planet – relocating to Miami last year amid the launch of his new team – while Posh travels the world running her international fashion line.
In 2017, the designer said, “David and I both respect that each of us is very, very busy. We are both running big businesses, but we do put the phones down and sometimes just talk.”
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Most shocking reality TV fights ever - SLIDER
1 of 13Georgia Steel and Ellie Brown
Probably the most dramatic night in the Love Island 2018 villa, hell broke loose when Georgia Steel returned from a date with Jack Fowler. Jack told his then-girlfriend Laura Anderson (who was also Georgia's BFF) that Georgia had pulled him in for a kiss but Georgia 100% denied this to Laura. She continued to lie about the kiss all night (well, for the whole series actually) but Ellie Brown was having none of it. She shouted at Georgia and called her out for always banging on about how 'loyal' she is. The final blow that silenced everyone was when Ellie called Georgia an 'ugly c**t'. YIKES. Even Ellie's boyfriend Charlie Brake said she went too far. The pair never fully recovered their friendship and Georgia said Ellie needed to go and 'wash her mouth out'. It's worth mentioning that Georgia has since 'fessed up to the kiss and apologised to Laura.
2 of 13Malia Arkain and Kady McDermott , Love Island
Malia was on the island for mere HOURS before going into a violent rage and being booted off the show. Love rival Malia spilt a drink down her leg when Malia retaliated with pushing, shoving and a whole lotta swearing. Well that's one way to make a first impression in front of people.
3 of 13Miles Barnett and Jordan Wright, TOWIE
The longtime feud got physical on The Only Way Is Essex when Myles punched Jordan square in the face. The pair had exchanged verbal abuse before but things got REALLY ugly this time.
4 of 13Ferne McCann and Gemma Collins, TOWIE
Following a dispute from earlier in the week, the TOWIE girls exchanged sharp words at a girls night in. Gemma stole the argument with the now classic line: "I'm 34-years-old I've earned my diva-ship".
5 of 13Bobby Norris and Gemma Collins, TOWIE
Securing her reputation as Queen of Confrontations, Gemma Collins turned her sharp tongue to BFF Bobby Norris. Poor Bob told Gemma she was 'throwing him under a bus' for dragging him into an argument between her and Lauren Pope. It ended with Gemma throwing a drink in his face.
6 of 13James Diags and Tommy Mallet, TOWIE
The TOWIE boys sure know how to celebrate St Paddy's Day. Diags accused James of getting up to no good behind his girlfriend Georgia Kousoulou's back and an explosive argument ensued.
7 of 13Kim Woodburn and Jamie O'Hara, Celebrity Big Brother
Controversial Kim isn't afraid to let loose. The How Clean is your House star had to be removed by security after a heated argument with Jamie O'Hara and Nicola McLean. It ended with Kim repeatedly shouting: "Adulterer!"
8 of 13Megan McKenna in Celebrity Big Brother
Megan McKenna wasn't let out of the diary room because she was JUST SO ANGRY. The Ex on the Beach star had had enough of her fellow housemates, specifically Tiffany Pollard and John Partridge.
9 of 13The WHOLE house in Big Brother 5
Who could EVER forget Fight Night? The original Big Brother bust-up happened in season 5. Pretty much the whole house was divided and involved - with Victor Ebuwa and Emma Greenwood throwing trays at each other. It was IN-SANE.
10 of 13Jemma Lucy and Kayleigh Morris, Ex On The Beach
Jemma was kicked off Ex on the Beach after this vicious physical fight with Kayleigh. It was clear the girls never got on and Kayleigh grew jealous of Jemma's relationship with her ex, Ashley Cain.
11 of 13Millie Macintosh and Hugo Taylor, Made in Chelsea
Perhaps one of the classiest cat fights to grace our TV screens, Millie Macintosh raised a glass and announced Hugo's infidelities with her BFF Rosie Fortiscue. She then met up wth Hugo and gave him a well deserved (and very expensive) drink in the face. And now the pair are about to get engaged!
12 of 13Camilla Thurow and Jonny Mitchell, Love Island
We applaud Camilla for giving clueless Jonny a lesson in feminism. When he asked her if she was a feminist, she replied: "Shouldn't we all be feminists? Surely you believe in equality?" Well said, Camilla.
13 of 13Spencer Matthews and Jamie Laing, Made in Chelsea
It was actually quite sad to see this bromance hit rocky waters. The girl who got between them (it's always over a girl, right?!) was Lucy Watson. We were glad to see that they quickly reconciled.
But after having to shoot down divorce rumours following months of speculation over the state of their marriage a year later, she revealed, “We both realise that we are stronger together than we are as individuals.
“It’s all about the family unit. We are much stronger, the six of us, than we would be if we were individuals. We respect that family bond and that is key.”
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However, with her brand struggling amid reports of huge losses and staff cutbacks, pals say Posh is determined to focus on her new beauty and make-up range, which she hopes could take her back to being more US-based in the not-too-distant future.
The source adds, “David’s assured her he won’t spend more than two weeks at a time apart from her – even if it means jetting back for a long weekend.
“She knows she can’t live in their bubble forever but the lockdown has made her realise more than ever the importance of their family unit, and she wants to do everything she can to ensure she keeps them together.”
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