David Beckham speaks out after Brooklyn Beckham accuses parents of interfering in his marriage

David Beckham has publicly responded after his son, Brooklyn Beckham, accused him and Victoria Beckham of trying to interfere in his marriage to Nicola Peltz Beckham. David Beckham made the remarks while speaking about social media use during an appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Speaking to CNBC, David said that children are allowed to make mistakes and that those mistakes are often how they learn.David Beckham explained that parenting sometimes requires stepping back and allowing children to make their own decisions. He added that growth comes from experience and that not every mistake needs immediate correction. The comments came days after Brooklyn Beckham shared a long Instagram post that brought long-running reports of a family dispute into public view for the first time.

Brooklyn Beckham outlines claims involving David Beckham and Victoria Beckham

In his Instagram post, Brooklyn Beckham said he was standing up for himself and accused David Beckham and Victoria Beckham of spreading false stories and trying to damage his relationship with Nicola Peltz Beckham. Brooklyn Beckham claimed his parents controlled how the family was portrayed in the media and said they tried to pressure him into signing away rights to his name before his wedding. He also stated that he does not plan to repair the relationship.

The 26-year-old further alleged that Victoria Beckham cancelled plans to design Nicola Peltz Beckham’s wedding dress shortly before the ceremony. Brooklyn Beckham also claimed that his mother interrupted the couple’s first dance at the wedding, saying the moment made him feel uncomfortable.Brooklyn Beckham married Nicola Peltz Beckham in April 2022. He said the wedding events added to the existing tension between him and his parents.

The strain reportedly continued after the wedding. Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham were absent from David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebration last year. While reports suggested the couple had been invited, Brooklyn later said he tried to spend private time with his father but was told the meeting could only take place at the party and without Nicola present.David Beckham did not address the specific allegations made by Brooklyn Beckham. Instead, he focused on his broader view of parenting and personal responsibility. His remarks marked the first time he publicly commented since Brooklyn Beckham’s post. The Beckham family dispute remains ongoing, and David Beckham's statement provides little context regarding his reaction to public allegations made by his son.