Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Take a Page Out of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Playbook Amid Explosive Family Rift
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have reportedly grown closer than ever to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—and it’s not just over shared values or Montecito parties. The couple has now hired the very same powerhouse lawyer used by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, in what insiders say is a bold move to manage their public image amid a deepening rift with Brooklyn’s famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham.
According to The Mail on Sunday, Brooklyn and Nicola recently enlisted British solicitor Jenny Afia of Schillings, a law firm closely tied to Harry and Meghan. Afia famously helped the Sussexes combat what they deemed defamatory press coverage and invasion of privacy.
Now, it seems Brooklyn and Nicola want that same level of ironclad protection. And the timing is eyebrow-raising. Their decision to hire Afia reportedly came not long after an encounter with Meghan and Harry at a Montecito soirée—fueling speculation that the royal rebels may have suggested the move themselves.
Insiders say the Beckhams aren’t thrilled. In fact, the irony is almost poetic. Years ago, David and Victoria reportedly fell out with the Sussexes after being accused—wrongly, they insist—of leaking private stories to the press. The feud caused a major cooling in the once-close friendship between the two couples.
Now, in a twist no one saw coming, Brooklyn and Nicola are not only bonding with Harry and Meghan but also mimicking their media strategy.
One source told the Mail on Sunday, “You couldn’t really make it up. First Brooklyn and Nicola cozy up together and realize they have quite a lot in common with Harry and Meghan, and then suddenly they’ve enlisted the help of the Sussexes’ lawyer.”
According to the insider, Nicola, known for her need to control narratives surrounding her brand and marriage, is getting increasingly frustrated with tabloid headlines that paint her and Brooklyn in a negative light. “They have taken this rather drastic action,” the source said.
The Beckhams, meanwhile, are said to be amused—if not slightly infuriated—by the whole development. “The irony isn’t lost on them,” the source continued. “They fell out with Meghan and Harry over leaked story accusations, and now Brooklyn is working with them and using their lawyer.”
The Beckham-Peltz fallout has been brewing for some time. The first public crack appeared around Brooklyn and Nicola’s lavish 2022 wedding, where tension between the bride and her in-laws became a major topic of gossip. The divide deepened during David Beckham’s milestone 50th birthday party in May this year, which Brooklyn and Nicola failed to attend—despite being in London at the time.
Their conspicuous absence did not go unnoticed, and it has only intensified speculation that the couple is distancing themselves from the Beckham family orbit.
Adding more fuel to the fire is the perception that Brooklyn and Nicola are cultivating a new circle—one that includes Harry and Meghan, who themselves have had their share of family estrangement and battles with the press.
Now that the two couples have reportedly struck up a friendship, the parallels are hard to ignore: high-profile feuds with in-laws, media scrutiny, and a shared need for meticulous image control.
While neither couple has commented publicly on the legal representation or the blossoming bond, one thing is clear: Hollywood’s newest double date duo may be rewriting the rules of fame and family loyalty.
As one observer quipped, “With Harry, Meghan, Brooklyn, and Nicola all on the same page—and now the same legal team—this is less a friendship and more a full-blown alliance.”
Only time will tell how the Beckhams will respond, but for now, the battle lines are clearer than ever—and the royal touch in Brooklyn and Nicola’s media war suggests they’re just getting started.
