Romeo Beckham and Kim Turnbull have parted ways, confirming their recent breakup to PEOPLE. According to the Daily Mail, their romance had blossomed into the public eye in November 2024, when the pair shared heartfelt snapshots on Romeo's Instagram Stories. The 22-year-old further solidified their relationship by featuring Kim in a post chronicling a family excursion to New York City later that month.
News of their separation comes amidst a turmoil within the Beckham clan. A source previously disclosed to PEOPLE that "tensions linger between Brooklyn and Nicola [Peltz], and the rest of the family." Notably absent from David Beckham's 50th birthday celebration in May, the couple's absence fueled speculation.
"Though conspicuously missing from recent Beckham gatherings, their bond isn't irreparably fractured," shared the source. "They harbor immense affection for him and are always by his side when needed. However, they're heartbroken and disappointed by his current detachment from family life."
Conversely, another insider revealed to PEOPLE that Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, who tied the knot in 2022, chose to skip the bash due to Kim Turnbull's presence, whom Brooklyn had a past connection with. "Brooklyn was apprehensive about sharing space with her and expressed this to his father. Unfortunately, David decided to extend an invitation to Kim over Nicola," revealed the insider.
An additional source chimed in, saying, "Brooklyn's prior acquaintance with Kim has cast a shadow of unease over his family whenever she is around." Notably, amidst these swirling rumors, Brooklyn's younger brother Cruz stepped in to clarify on Instagram, stating categorically in a comment, "Brooklyn and Kim have never been romantically involved." Further affirmation came from another informed source who confirmed to PEOPLE that no romantic relationship had ever transpired between the two.
A fifth insider close to the Beckhams commented, "On several occasions, Kim Turnbull was notably absent," including a family gathering that Brooklyn and Nicola could have attended.
Earlier reports by PEOPLE also highlighted the strained ties between Brooklyn and his parents, allegedly stemming from incidents at his wedding. This month, it emerged that Brooklyn and Nicola had enlisted the services of Jenny Afia, a lawyer previously retained by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, amidst the ongoing familial discord. The Mail on Sunday, which first broke the news, stated that the couple was working with Afia from the Schillings law firm to manage their reputation.
These developments paint a complex picture of interpersonal dynamics within one of the world's most scrutinized families.
