David and Victoria Beckham are said to have ‘no idea’ about the meeting, which they reportedly felt was a ‘cruel blow’ – given their fallout with Harry and Meghan

David and Victoria were reportedly ‘blindsided’ by their son’s meet with Harry and Meghan (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

David Beckham was said to be ‘devastated’ when his oldest son Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz failed to attend any of his 50th birthday celebrations earlier this month. As rumours of a family rift deepen, he and wife Victoria were dealt another blow when Brooklyn and Nicola were spotted cosying up to their former friends Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a dinner this week.

The meeting is said to have ‘blindsided’ David, 50, and Victoria, 51, who famously cut ties with Harry and Meghan after Harry reportedly accused Victoria of leaking stories about Meghan to the press – something she has always denied.

During the meet, Nicola and Meghan are said to have bonded as both have been blamed for fallouts with their husband’s families. It’s claimed Harry – who is also at loggerheads with his father, King Charles and brother Prince William – was reportedly also able to offer his ‘unwavering support’ to Brooklyn amid the family fallout.

But with David still said to be ‘fuming’ about Harry’s accusation – and Brooklyn well aware of his parent’s hurt over the subject – the meeting, said to have been at the home of Nickelodeon and Paramount CEO Brian Robbins, who is a neighbour of the Sussexes, is not thought to have gone down well with the Beckhams.

Harry and Meghan and Brooklyn and Nicola are said to have bonded over shared family fall outs(Image: Getty Images)

A source told the Daily Mail: “David and Victoria had no idea about the meeting, leaving them blindsided that their errant offspring had joined the ‘other side’ in what appears to be just the latest jibe at his parents.

“In fact, not only did the Beckhams not know of the event, those in their circles struggled to believe that Brooklyn and Nicola would agree to meet up with Harry and Meghan, having snubbed five of David’s 50th birthday celebrations. It was, they say, a particularly cruel blow.

“Brooklyn knows how hurt David and Victoria were when Harry and Meghan accused them of briefing stories about them. David, who is very mild mannered, was absolutely furious. Brooklyn was very much around and spending a lot of time with his parents when this all happened. It was over five years ago, but the upset and dislike is still very much there. Victoria was especially good to Meghan in the beginning and it all got thrown back in her face.”

Quite why Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, were invited to the intimate dinner isn’t clear. Though it’s been hinted it’s likely because his father David recently sold his TV football chat show, Beckham & Friends Live, to Paramount+.

A source claimed the invitation was sent out way ahead of the feud becoming public knowledge – yet Brooklyn and Nicola were well aware of what it would look like to hang out with Harry and Meghan. They said it’s a ‘kick in the teeth or a total screw you’ depending on ‘what side you are on.’

But it seemed they wanted to set the record straight on the meeting, as a source insisted Harry and Meghan did not invite them directly, telling PEOPLE: “While it was an intimate gathering, there were several additional guests, including VIPs and film executives. Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous.”