Harper Beckham, 15, posed for a mirror selfie with her brother Cruz's girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, 30, during a family holiday on Italy's Amalfi Coast. The daughter of David and Victoria Beckham, who plans to launch her own make-up brand, wore a long evening gown alongside Apostel for the photo. Apostel previously described Harper as a "built in bestie," and the two appeared close while cosying up in a hotel mirror.
Harper previously shared a close relationship with her sister-in-law Nicola Peltz, but their bond diminished during a family fallout. However, Harper appears to have a strong support system in Apostel, who has gushed over her friendship with her boyfriend's sister. Apostel is currently dating Cruz Beckham, 21, the youngest son of David and Victoria.
Harper has also been called "lil sis" by Kim Turnbull, 25, the girlfriend of her older brother Romeo Beckham. While the rest of the family holidayed in Italy, Romeo and Turnbull enjoyed a romantic getaway in St Tropez, France.
Romeo Beckham and Kim Turnbull in St Tropez
Turnbull, a DJ, shared a series of social media photos showing the couple relaxing by the pool and enjoying dinners out in France. She wore a long black dress for one of their evenings together and pulled a playful expression in a mirror selfie.
Romeo also shared updates from the trip, balancing relaxation with his sporting interests. He celebrated watching the solar eclipse before tuning in to see his favourite football team, Arsenal, play against Italian side Como.
Posting a selfie to social media during the getaway, Romeo wrote: "Eclipse, and then Arsenal playing... doesn't get better."
David and Victoria Beckham Watch Solar Eclipse
While in the Mediterranean, David and Victoria Beckham had prime seats for Wednesday's once-in-a-generation solar eclipse. The couple shared photos of themselves wearing polarised glasses on the deck of their $16 million luxury yacht, which has taken them across the region this summer.
The celestial event saw the moon gradually cover up to 96 per cent of the sun. It coincided with the peak of the annual Perseids meteor shower, which occurs when thousands of space rocks burn up in Earth's atmosphere as the planet passes through comet debris.
As the eclipse occurred, the Beckhams were "manifesting & making our wishes," with David sharing photos of their crystal collection and his own photographs of the moon sliding across the sun. However, astrology enthusiasts caution against manifesting during an eclipse due to unpredictable energy.
Dr Michael Lennox, an astrologer, dream expert and psychologist, warned against the practice when speaking to The Independent. He said: "It'll be like shooting an arrow with your bow into a hurricane; the winds would not put it where you want it." He added: "The light is blocked, then so is manifestation."
Life Aboard the Beckham Family Yacht
Cruz Beckham also watched the eclipse from the family yacht alongside Apostel. She shared photos of their night online, writing: "hope everyone manifested extra hard. To growing, to evolving, to allowing yourself to live and love."
David and Victoria bought their 130-foot vessel, named Seven, in 2022 after purchasing a smaller boat of the same name the previous year. The yacht features five cabins, sleeping ten guests and seven crew members, as well as an upper-deck spa bath, a 65-foot garage, water toys and a jet-ski. The boat is named after David's iconic shirt number and Harper's middle name.
While Cruz joined the family for parts of the trip, he missed some summer activities while touring with his band, The Breakers.
Brooklyn Beckham and the Family Rift
During their Mediterranean trip, David and Victoria almost ran into their estranged son Brooklyn Beckham, who was staying nearby in Nice with his wife, Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn and Peltz spent time on a yacht owned by Elton John, enjoying lunch on the sundeck just a short distance from the Beckhams.
David and Victoria have been friends with John for more than 30 years, with David affectionately calling him "Uncle Elton" since his football days. However, the musician appeared to pledge allegiance to Brooklyn and Peltz during their recent getaway.
Before travelling to the South of France, David and Victoria were in the US with Romeo, Turnbull, Harper, Cruz and Apostel to watch the World Cup. Despite living in California, Brooklyn avoided meeting up with his family during their time in the country.
The family tension escalated shortly before Christmas last year when Brooklyn blocked his parents on Instagram. His lawyers later instructed the Beckhams' team to send all future communication through legal representatives.
In January, Brooklyn released a six-page statement announcing he had cut ties with his family. He confirmed he was no longer part of "Brand Beckham" and accused his parents and siblings of being "performative."
