Prince Harry’s scathing six-word remark on one thing King Charles ‘was never meant for’

Prince Harry revealed details of his childhood in his bombshell memoir, which offered claims on how King Charles took to parenting and single parenting.

Prince Harry made scathing claims about King Charles’s parenting with a searing six-word remark in his controversial memoir Spare.

Relations between the Duke and the Royal Family have been tense for years, ever since he left the Firm with Meghan Markle in 2020, but his bombshell memoir Spare, in which Harry made several claims against his family, sent tensions to a breaking point.

Prince Harry reflected on his upbringing in the book and his relationship with his father.

Following the death of Princess Diana, King Charles was left as a single parent, with Prince Harry’s issuing a scathing remark on the situation: “Pa was never made for that.”

The Duke, however, claimed that “he tried”, but had ultimately “always given an air of being not quite ready for parenthood the responsibilities, the patience, the time.” He claimed that even King Charles “would’ve admitted as much”.

Prince Harry claimed that his father often struggled to talk about his feelings, choosing instead to write letters rather than speak face-to-face.

He wrote: “He had trouble communicating, trouble listening, trouble being intimate face-to-face. On occasion, after a long multi-course dinner, I’d walk upstairs and find a letter on my pillow.

“The letter would say how proud he was of me for something I’d done or accomplished. I’d smile, place it under my pillow, but also wonder why he hadn’t said this moments ago, while seated directly across from me.”

He also discussed fond memories of King Charles, who would always take the time to sit with him before bed and make sure to leave the door open as he was scared of the dark.

Prince Harry added: “I’d shout downstairs: Going to bed, Pa! He’d always shout back cheerfully: I’ll be there shortly, darling boy! True to his word, minutes later he’d be sitting on the edge of my bed.

“He never forgot that I didn’t like the dark, so he’d gently tickle my face until I fell asleep. I have the fondest memories of his hands on my cheeks, my forehead, then waking to find him gone, magically, the door always considerately left open a crack.”

Prince Harry remains distant from his father, living in California with Meghan, and the two were not able to reunite during his visit to the UK for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

The Duke did not meet with any of his family members during the fleeting visit, before jetting off to Nigeria with Meghan for more Invictus Games celebrations.

Victoria Beckham‘s fallout with daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz, which has strained her relationship with son Brooklyn, has left her ‘heartbroken’.

The former pop star is concerned over how it will affect her closeness with the photographer-turned-chef, and is said to be ‘distraught and fearful’, Katie Hind reports.

Mrs Beckham has relied on her eldest child for support while her football-playing husband travelled the world, and their relationship has previously been described as ‘inseparable’, according to Mail+.

The cold war began when Nicola Peltz and Mrs Beckham clashed over her wedding dress and the Transformers star accused her new mother-in-law of stealing the limelight at her wedding.

The Beckhams have refused to pay for Brooklyn’s US green card, a source claims, and, most recently, the one-time Spice Girl snubbed her son and daughter-in-law for her new Paris Fashion Week show, says another family insider.

Though the newlywed chef and Transformers actress are happy and fawning over each other, trouble has been brewing between their two houses.

A source who knows Nicola well says that the drama began around her and Brooklyn’s Palm Beach, Florida, wedding – and has only escalated.

As a celebrity designer, many in the fashion world assumed Victoria, 48, would be designing Nicola’s wedding dress. But instead, the bride appeared on the May cover of Vogue in Valentino couture.

Nicola later gave an interview insisting that ditching Victoria’s offer was not designed to be a slight against her new mother-in-law.

‘I was going to and I really wanted to, and then a few months down the line, she realized that her atelier couldn’t do it, so then I had to pick another dress,’ she told Variety last month.

But one insider said Nicola, 27, ‘never’ intended to wear Victoria Beckham at her wedding.

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The drama between Nicola Peltz and Victoria Beckham began around Nicola and Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding and has only gotten worse, a source tells DailyMail.com

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One insider said Nicola, 27, ‘never’ intended to wear a wedding dress designed by Posh Spice. ‘She was always just gonna let her design something. She was never gonna put that on her,’ the source said. ‘She has too many actually talented designer friends’

A-list guests seen at Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding to Nicola Peltz

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Another source said Nicola was considering wearing Posh’s design, but Victoria didn’t tell the Peltzes that her atelier couldn’t make the dress for Nicola until the last minute. Victoria wore her own design to the wedding

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Sources close to the families told DailyMail.com that Victoria and David refused to pay for their son Brooklyn’s US green card and instead Peltz’s billionaire father Nelson is footing the bill

‘She was always just going to let her design something. But she was never going put that on her,’ the source said. ‘She has too many actually talented designer friends.

‘It’s like when you have an in-law, and they say they make the best meatballs, you hate meatballs, but you let them cook it anyway. That’s exactly what happened.

‘She was never, ever going to wear it.’

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Nicola allegedly stormed out of her wedding after Marc Anthony gushed over Victoria during a speech. ‘It was totally just an ode to Victoria and how awesome she is. Nicola loves to be the center of attention, especially on her wedding day. So this really, really p***ed her off,’ the source said

Another source with knowledge of the dress controversy was led to believe Nicola really was considering wearing her mother-in-law’s design, but was left in the lurch at the ‘last minute.’

‘Valentino was concerned that they didn’t’ have enough time to do the dress because Victoria didn’t tell the Peltzes that her atelier couldn’t make the dress for Nicola until the last minute,’ the second source said.

After the dress drama unfolded, Nicola became offended when David and Victoria’s close friend ​​Marc Anthony gave a gushing speech at her wedding – all about Victoria, according to one insider.

‘It was totally just an ode to Victoria and how awesome she is. Nicola loves to be the center of attention, especially on her wedding day. So this really, really p***ed her off,’ the source said.

‘She stormed off in the middle of her wedding reception with [sister] Brittany and her mom, and was crying her eyes out.’

Another source agreed Nicola was upset during the reception – but said it wasn’t because Anthony was gushing about Victoria.

This insider claimed that Posh Spice stole the newlyweds’ First Dance song for her own mother-son dance moments before Brooklyn and Nicola were meant to two-step in front of their guests.

The First Dance song was Anthony’s ‘You Sang To Me’. The romantic love song includes the lyrics ‘Now I’m crazy for your love’, ‘When I called you late last night you see I was falling into love’ and ‘Girl, I live for how you make me feel’.

A source at the wedding told DailyMail.com: ‘Marc asked Nicola and Brooklyn to pick their favorite song to dedicate to them, and that one was their favorite.’

‘Nicola left the room because she and Brooklyn thought Marc was introducing them for a special dance to a love song the couple had chosen,’ the second source said.

‘But without any warning and at the request of Victoria, Marc switched it to a mother-son dance using the same song.

‘Most of the guests could tell something off had happened. It was uncomfortable for the couple who were thinking it was to be a special moment for them.’

This insider also claimed that Grammy-winning Latin pop star Anthony was paid a handsome sum by the Peltz family to appear and perform with a band, despite his close friendship with David.

A source close to the Peltzes claimed that Nicola was upset over the alleged song-stealing, and not Marc’s speech.

‘Brooklyn and Nicola knew Marc Anthony was close to the Beckhams and would of course be complementary to them in his talk. If Nicola had been concerned about that, her father would not have paid to have Marc Anthony and his band perform,’ the source said.

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Marc Anthony, David and Romeo Beckham are seen on a boat in Miami. This insider claimed that Grammy-winning Latin pop star Anthony was paid a handsome sum by the Peltz family to appear and perform with a band, despite his close friendship with David

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Brooklyn is relying on Nicola’s father Nelson Peltz to fund his American green card application, after his parents refused to pay, according to the source

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The Peltz mansion in Florida is pictured. ‘It’s quite intimidating, the Peltz household. [Brooklyn] is living on the property. They’re living off her dad’s coin’

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Before the feud, Nicola told her followers on social media that Victoria was her ‘role model’ in a heartfelt post for her birthday in 2021. Things have since soured

Brooklyn, 23, has been feeling caught in the crossfire, with conflicting loyalties.

‘Brooklyn felt really bad because his mom just didn’t give a s**t. She thinks that Nicky’s a spoiled brat. He felt responsible,’ the source said.

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A source said Brooklyn, 23, has been feeling caught in the crossfire, with conflicting loyalties

‘It’s quite intimidating, the Peltz household. He’s living on the property. They’re living off her dad’s coin. And there’s [Peltz patriarch] Nelson’s daughter completely p***ed off and upset on her wedding day, and it was his parents’ fault.’

Brooklyn is even relying on Peltz patronage for funding his American green card application, after his parents refused to pay, according to the source.

‘Nelson is paying for Brooklyn’s visa and all of his legal fees. The Beckhams wouldn’t do it,’ the source claims.

Nicola’s father was overheard coming across his daughter and Brooklyn at their mansion one afternoon, the Beckham son still in his pajamas.

‘He’s a bit sharp with Brooklyn,’ the source said. ‘You could tell Nelson was just a bit p***ed. He was like ”So Brooklyn, what did you do today? Did you get on to your lawyer yet? Your lawyer has been asking me about paperwork. All you gotta do is pick up the phone. I’m paying for the rest.”

‘Nicky said ”Dad, leave him alone, stop it.”

Another  family insider told DailyMail.com that Nelson is in fact ‘extremely fond’ of Brooklyn and ‘treats him like his own son’, adding that he would never chide him.

But the first source, close to Brooklyn and Nicola, said that her family’s largesse and the drama surrounding them has driven a wedge between Brooklyn and his parents.

‘Nicky and Brooklyn are very similar in the fact that they grew up in a big family, who are all up in each other’s business all the time,’ the insider said.

‘I always knew that Brooklyn would have to break away from his family because that’s what happens with the Peltzes. If you become one of the Peltzes, you have to leave behind your whole family in your life. Nothing existed before you met them. They sort of suck you in.’

Another source close to the couple has revealed yet more turmoil.

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According to this family friend, Brooklyn and his new wife have been left feeling snubbed after they only discovered Victoria was hosting a show at Paris Fashion Week from a magazine article. ‘People close to Nicky have said that they think it’s because Victoria’s concerned that all of the attention will be on Nicola and Brooklyn, that they’ll steal the thunder of the show,’ a source said

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Nicola shared an emotional post in which she candidly opened up about her upbringing. But many believed the cryptic message is another dig amid the ongoing alleged feud she has with her mother-in-law

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 The actress also told how coming from a large family has made her ‘really tough’ and that they’ve taught her not to allow people to ‘bring her down’

 Her post was met with several supportive messages from her fans and showbiz pals, with a significant response coming from her husband Brooklyn

According to this family friend, Brooklyn and his new wife have been left feeling snubbed after they only discovered Victoria was hosting a show at Paris Fashion Week from a magazine article.

‘Victoria didn’t call Brooklyn and say, hey I’m having this show, we’d love to have you there. The first they found out about it was from Women’s Wear Daily,’ the second source said.

‘Nicola and Brooklyn have been [to every Paris Fashion Week] since they’ve been together. Victoria knows Nicola’s gonna be there. She knows her son’s gonna be there.

‘All Victoria’s shows have always been a family affair,’ they added. ‘Nicola and Brooklyn were just surprised and not expecting that.

‘People close to Nicky have said that they think it’s because Victoria’s concerned that all of the attention will be on Nicola and Brooklyn, that they’ll steal the thunder of the show.’

However, this source close to the Peltz family played down claims of a wider feud.

‘The wedding felt very normal. That’s why this is a surprise,’ they said, adding that the wedding dress drama was never really a problem for either woman.

‘It was kind of Nicola to bring it all to Victoria and say I want this to be a family affair,’ the source said. ‘And then it was kind of Victoria to say, Listen, I want you to have the dress that you want. And it’s not something I can make.’

Representatives for the Beckham and Peltz families did not respond to requests for comment.

His son is a budding chef who often shares his culinary creations on social media.

Yet David Beckham proved that Brooklyn wasn’t the only cook in the family as he gave fans a glimpse at his skills while rustling up a roast dinner.

In scenes for his Netflix docuseries BECKHAM, the former footballer, 48, revealed he spends every weekend in his £50,000 BBQ tent, which boasts a 12-seat table and BBQ alongside a huge grill.

Under the watchful eye of chef Brooklyn, David was filmed frying mushrooms and cooking a roast dinner, even making a separate meal for wife Victoria.

Walking around his giant cooking space, designed by his pal Guy Ritchie‘s company WildKitchen, he revealed: ‘On Saturday morning I just potter around this place, it’s my escape.’

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Bake it like Beckham: David Beckham proved that Brooklyn wasn’t the only cook in the family as he gave fans a glimpse at his skills while rustling up a roast dinner

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Dinner for one: Under the watchful eye of chef Brooklyn, David was filmed frying mushrooms and cooking a roast dinner, even making a separate meal for wife Victoria

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Safe space: The former footballer, 48, spends every weekend in his £50,000 BBQ tent, which boasts a 12-seat table and BBQ alongside a huge grill and was designed by pal Guy Ritchie

He confessed: I’m in here from 11 to 9/10 o’clock at night, sometimes later, just grilling! That’s all I do, I bring my iPad, watch the football…’

The camera then cut to David checking on his roast chicken in the oven, while Brooklyn – beer in hand – leaned over to inspect the food.

As the 24-year-old former photographer checked ‘did you put thyme in there as well?’ David teased in response: ‘yes chef!’

The camera then cut to David sharing his pride about his four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 12.

Discussing his and Victoria’s parenting style, he mused: ‘We’ve tried to give our children the most normal upbringing as possible but it’s hard when you’ve got a dad who is a former England captain and your mum is Posh Spice!

‘They could be little s***s but they’re not. I’m so proud of my children and so in awe of my children and the way you’ve turned out.’

As David continued to check on the food in the BBQ tent, Cruz revealed that David wakes up at 6am to light the fire before Harper wandered in and asked to sample some of the chicken.

With the family, and Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz settled at the dinner table, David then called over his wife to collect her meal – a bowl of high protein, low fat and low calorie mussels.

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A helping hand: The camera then cut to David checking on his roast chicken in the oven, while Brooklyn – beer in hand – leaned over to inspect the food

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Fully loaded: As the 24-year-old former photographer checked ‘did you put thyme in there as well?’ David teased in response: ‘yes chef!’

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Yum: As David continued to check on the food in the BBQ tent, Cruz revealed that David wakes up at 6am to light the fire before Harper wandered in and asked to sample some of the chicken

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Bon Appetit: With the family settled at the dinner table, David then called over his wife to collect her meal – a bowl of high protein, low fat and low calorie mussels

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Quality time: The Beckhams and their children were joined by Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz as they settled in for a roast dinner in the BBQ tent

David’s £50,000 tent was created by Hollywood director Guy, a BBQ obsessive, who previously admitted to having over 30 grills.

The Gentlemen director previously said the Wildtable is a ‘brand new way to cook, gather and eat’ and that it works by burning charcoal or wood under a glass lid in the centre with smoke drawn away by a flue.

Prices range from £2,500 for a four-seater to £50,000 for a 12-seater in a kitchen in a dining tent.

The Beckhams also gave fans a glimpse inside their £12M Cotswolds home during the docuseries.

The couple snapped up their country retreat for a reported £6.15 million in December 2016.

After the Beckhams’ improvements, the property boasts a sauna, plunge pool, football pitch, gym, swimming pool and £50,000 safari tent in the grounds for entertaining, and is now thought to be worth about £12 million.

In the new documentary, viewers were given a look at the Soho Farmhouse-inspired retreat, which is designed with hardwood flooring and exposed brick walls.

David also showed off his immaculately organised wardrobe as he spoke about his ‘obsession’ with keeping things in order.

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Lavish: David and Victoria Beckham also offered fans a glimpse inside their £12M Cotswolds home. The couple snapped up their country retreat for a reported £6.15 million in 2016

Brooklyn Beckham was caught up in a parking dispute on Sunday, as he attempted to park his car in West Hollywood.

The son of former footballer David Beckham and Spice Girl Victoria, 24, was seen in his car in a bay in the city.

He was soon confronted by a male stranger who appeared aggrieved over the aspiring chef taking the space.

Brooklyn opened his car door to speak to the man, looking annoyed as they faced off over the limited space.

It comes after it was reported that Brooklyn’s ex-girlfriend is currently dating his brother-in-law. 

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Brooklyn Beckham was caught up in a parking dispute on Sunday, as he attempted to park his car in West Hollywood

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The son of footballer David Beckham and Spice Girl Victoria, 24, was seen being confronted by a male stranger who appeared aggrieved over the aspiring chef taking the space

Hana Cross, 27 – who split with Brooklyn in 2019 – has been spotted on a romantic date in Los Angeles with Bradley Peltz, 34, the older brother of Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, 29.

A source who spotted the pair at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Cabana Cafe told The Sun on Sunday’s Bizarre column: ‘They looked very intimate and like they were deep in conversation.

‘Brad didn’t seem to mind that Hana had been in a serious relationship with his sister’s husband, or who saw them together.

‘He was obviously out to impress, taking her to the most famous spot in LA, where money is no object.’

Brooklyn started dating Nicola soon after his split from Hana and they went on to tie the knot in 2022.

Hana went on to write a scathing song about an ex in 2020, which friends insisted was about Brooklyn.

The lyrics include: ‘You broke my heart and said let’s be friends but I never heard from you again and that’s kind of mean.’

‘I saw us as meant to be and you saw me as temporary and that’s kind of rough.

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It comes after it was reported that Brooklyn’s ex-girlfriend, Hana Cross (pictured in December), is currently dating his brother-in-law, Bradley Peltz

‘I’m confused and I’m sad, I don’t know what I did but you said it wasn’t my fault but without reason how can I know?’

Meanwhile, Brooklyn has continued sharing cooking hacks for his Instagram followers, with the latest lesson being how to crack a coconut.

As he smashed the huge fruit with a knife, Brooklyn awkwardly suffered a blunder and spilt the coconut milk all over his kitchen counter-top.

He swiftly moved the coconut over the bowl to catch the rest of the milk and ignored the spillage.

Brooklyn has frequently used his Instagram platform as a launchpad for a career as an aspiring celebrity chef.

However his cooking has come under fire and mockery in the past as many have slammed his simple recipes and use of pricey ingredients, as well as accusing him of nepotism.

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Meanwhile, Brooklyn has continued sharing cooking hacks for his Instagram followers, with the latest lesson being how to crack a coconut

Amateur chef Brooklyn Beckham going coco-nuts with latest cooking hack

In a new interview with Insider, Brooklyn insisted he is not fazed by the criticism as he knows himself he is ‘working his bum off’ and ‘cooking makes him happy’.

He said: ‘To be honest, I’m used to the hate. It doesn’t really bother me. Cooking makes me happy. I have more important things to worry about than people saying a little bit of rubbish about me…

‘My message to them is to keep writing whatever they want to write. There are always going to be people out there who try and pull you down.

‘I’m doing my thing and working my bum off. So they can keep writing what they want, but it’s not going to bother me — I’m just going to keep doing my thing’.

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Brooklyn has frequently used his Instagram platform to launch a chef career, but his cooking has come under fire for his simple recipes and pricey ingredients, as well as nepotism

Meghan Markle ‘in tears’ over ‘unfair criticism’ of American Riviera Orchard

Meghan Markle announced the launch of her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard in March, and is gearing up for when her new business venture finally goes live

Meghan Markle is reportedly “in tears” over the “unfair criticism” of her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.

The Duchess of Sussex announced her new business venture in March, and initially teased fans with vague details about her brand. In a cryptic video that was artfully shot at her and Prince Harry ’s mansion in Montecito, the Duchess of Sussex could be seen cooking in the kitchen, as well as walking around the lavish grounds of their family home. Details of what Meghan would be selling soon emerged, and as well as kitchen and homeware, the mother-of-two was planning on launching her own line of oils, nut butters, jams, and preserves, as well as home fragrances and furnishings.

Fuss over the Duchess’ new brand soon died down, and after no more details were given by Meghan about when American Riviera Orchard would eventually go live, she was forced to prepare for a huge PR drive to improve her image before the launch. However, royal expert and author Tom Quinn believes that Meghan would have been devastated following the lacklustre reception to American Riviera Orchard, especially after the criticism she received over her new jam.

Meghan released a collection of jams as the first product from her new brand
“The one fly in the ointment is Meghan’s new internet brand, America Riviera Orchard. Meghan was in tears when the brand launched and her new jam was widely mocked for being expensive and nothing special,” he explained. “She has reached the point now where she thinks that anything and everything she does will be unfairly criticised. Like her husband, she feels that people are unfairly picking on her – she cannot understand why people don’t admire her work.”

He claimed Meghan wasn’t prepared for any possible criticism she might face once American Riviera Orchard goes live later this year. “She is especially sensitive about any criticism of her luxurious lifestyle in the US – from her point of view this is something to be admired not criticised,” Tom added.

The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly planning on a PR blitz in the run up to American Riviera Orchard going live, and will attempt to win over new followers for the brand as she makes a string of appearances on chat shows and podcasts as well as giving interviews to “specially selected” journalists. The 42-year-old is said to be desperate to improve her image, both in the US and the UK, and wants to “drive online sales” when her brand goes live, according to the Daily Express.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are set to tie the knot at the actress’s £76million sprawling family estate in a £3million wedding ceremony tomorrow.

The oceanfront estate, owned by Nicola’s parents Nelson and Claudia, boasts two large properties and a sprawling driveway leading to a courtyard lined with palm trees.

The complex also features outdoor tennis and basketball courts and a stunning pool surrounded by a large terrace with space for guests to kick back and soak up the sun.

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Wedding: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are set to wed at her £76m family estate on Saturday, and Nicola has previously given a glimpse inside the home (pictured: her bedroom)

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Sprawling: The oceanfront estate, owned by Nicola’s parents Nelson and Claudia, boasts two large properties and a lavish driveway leading to a courtyard lined with palm trees

Brooklyn, 23, and Nicola, 27, have previously given glimpses inside the 44,000 sq ft beach house on their respective social media pages.

The actress previously shared a photograph of herself posing inside her pastel pink bedroom, which featured a vintage style chandelier and striped curtains.

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Nicola’s parents Nelson and Claudia also have a 27-bedroom mansion near New York which boasts an ice rink.

Preparations for the £3million wedding ceremony on Saturday are well underway at the Peltz mansion, with photographs showing the finishing touches being done on Friday.

Palm Beach, FL site of wedding of Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz

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Lavish: The actress previously shared a photograph of herself posing in a black bra and trousers and a shirtless Brooklyn as they stood underneath a glitzy chandelier

Aerial pictures showed three huge marquees erected on the beachfront, while two smaller tents were also put up elsewhere on the sprawling estate.

One of the marquees features a row of steps leading directly down to the ocean, while lavish white and gold chairs could be seen set up inside the tent.

White orchids were also seen being delivered at the estate in a golf buggy as the excitement builds for the big day on Saturday.

The day before, event trucks were seen arriving at the property and huge marquees were erected to host the ceremony and party.

Huge trucks from Thierry Isambert Culinary and Event Design, furniture rental firm Nüage Designs, and Meyer’s Turf & Landscape Nursery were seen drawing up to the property.

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Massive: The complex also features outdoor tennis and basketball courts, while there are currently large tents erected ahead of the wedding

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Luxury: The property features a stunning pool surrounded by a large terrace with space for guests to kick back and soak up the sun

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Big day: Preparations for the £3million wedding ceremony on Saturday are well underway at the Peltz mansion, with photographs showing the finishing touches being done on Friday

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Party: One of the marquees features a row of steps leading directly down to the ocean, while lavish white and gold chairs could be seen set up inside the tent

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Flowers: White orchids were also seen being delivered at the estate in a golf buggy as the excitement builds for the big day on Saturday

White marquees were also set up along the shoreline at the Peltz’s mansion, with the property appearing dwarfed alongside the huge structures.

The wedding is expected to be attended by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, actress Eva Longoria and former footballer Phil Neville.

Victoria’s Spice Girls bandmate Melanie Brown – Mel B – has confirmed she is attending the ceremony, which has been described by friends as ‘Miami society meets British celebrity’.

Brooklyn’s godfather Sir Elton John will be absent due to the rescheduling of his Yellow Brick Road tour, but the aspiring chef’s other godfather, Dave Gardner, will be there.

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Nuptials: Aerial pictures showed three huge marquees erected on the beachfront, while two smaller tents were also put up elsewhere on the sprawling estate

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Guests: Smaller tents were also seen elsewhere on the estate, while there were tables and chairs seen being set up underneath one

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Busy: There was another marquee that appeared to serve as an entranceway, as it was placed next to a sprawling driveway

There have also been reports that American football legend Tom Brady will be among the guests, possibly with his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, but speculation that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could attend are wide of the mark. Brooklyn’s younger brothers, Romeo and Cruz, will be best men, while Harper will be a bridesmaid.

Nicola’s maternal grandmother will be her maid of honour.

Ahead of the much-anticipated wedding, David and Victoria have been seen with their children Harper, ten, and Romeo on their yacht after touching down in Miami with other family members, including Victoria’s niece Libby Adams.

The former Manchester United player named his yacht after his iconic shirt number he wore for six years while playing for Manchester United, while he also wore the number seven for international games for England.

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Sea views: White marquees were also set up along the shoreline at the Peltz’s mansion, with the property appearing dwarfed alongside the huge structures

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Star studded: The wedding is expected to be attended by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, actress Eva Longoria and former footballer Phil Neville

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Planning: Preparations have been taking place at the Peltz mansion for days ahead of the £3million wedding ceremonyn

Seven also has a special meaning for the David and Victoria as it is also the middle name of their daughter Harper.

The craft can accommodate up to 10 guests in five staterooms, with four crew members on board ready to serve the famous family’s every need.

Days before their lavish nuptials this weekend, the pair admitted they both have some last minute nerves – but are scared of different parts of the celeb-packed ceremony.

After Nicola wrote down that she thought Brooklyn would be most scared of the first dance, he told her: ‘I’m great at dancing, I’m not worried about that,’ as he reveals his answer to be his wedding speech.

‘I’m terrified about the first dance, I can’t dance,’ Nicola confessed, only for Brooklyn to pull a face and insist: ‘I’m gonna kill that.’

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Nervous: Days before their lavish nuptials this weekend, Brooklyn and Nicola admitted they have some last minute nerves – but are scared of different parts of the celeb-packed ceremony

Brooklyn Beckham and fiancé Nicola Peltz on Valentine’s Day

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The loved-up couple matched answers on the question of what they’re most looking forward to about the wedding, sweetly answering ‘marrying you,’ and both think ‘sensitive’ Brooklyn will be the most likely to cry on the big day.

Brooklyn’s father David has no formal role at the wedding, but friends say he has been tasked with ensuring that all the Beckham men look their best.

Brooklyn is understood to have signed a prenuptial agreement with his heiress bride-to-be Nicola. The £380million fortune of Brooklyn’s parents is dwarfed by the estimated £1.3billion wealth of Nicola’s financier father Nelson.

As wedding preparations are underway, Nicola recruited Leslie Fremar – a stylist who has worked with Hollywood A-listers Demi Moore and Charlize Theron – to help choose her dress.

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Anticipation: The Beckhams have touched down in Miami and are spending time on their luxury £5million yacht ahead of the wedding

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Invited: Guests including Gordon Ramsay, Dave Gardner and Phil Neville are expected to attend the ceremony

The pair travelled to the headquarters of Valentino in Rome and Nicola has confirmed her gown has been designed by the fashion house’s Pierpaolo Piccioli.

‘Nicola trusts Leslie implicitly and, while her dress is being made by Valentino, Leslie is the person she has turned to help with how she will accessorise and how she will have her hair and make-up,’ a source said.

Brooklyn and Nicola met in 2017 and began dating two years later. Announcing their engagement on Instagram in July 2020, Brooklyn wrote: ‘Two weeks ago I asked my soulmate to marry me and she said yes. I am the luckiest man in the world.’

His fiancée wrote: ‘I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life by your side. Your love is the most precious gift.’

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Planning: Brooklyn is understood to have signed a prenuptial agreement with his heiress bride-to-be Nicola. The £380million fortune of Brooklyn’s parents is dwarfed by the estimated £1.3billion wealth of Nicola’s financier father Nelson

Scroll on to read about Wills’ special role on the big day

ARCHIE’S godfather will be breathing a sigh of relief now Meghan Markle and Prince Harry can’t go to his lavish wedding, a royal expert claims.

Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, will tie the knot with Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral on June 7.

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Hugh Grosvenor, the seventh Duke of Westminster, 33, is marrying Olivia Henson next monthCredit: PA

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Prince William with General Timothy Granville-Chapman, Hugh Grosvenor and John PeaceCredit: AFP

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Hugh and William attend the wedding of Edward van Cutsem and Lady Tamara Grosvenor at Chester Cathedral in 2004Credit: Getty

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Hugh became an instant billionaire at 25Credit: Getty
But the aristocrat and businessman, who is both Archie’s and Prince George’s godfather, is said to have been full of worry leading up to his big day.

Sources claimed Hugh was conrcered about princes Harry and William’s feud – and how it may pan out on the big day.

But it was reported yesterday that the Duke of Sussex won’t be attending to avoid any tension – while Wills will be in the wedding party.

Now royal expert Ingrid Seward has weighed in on the Sussexes not RSVPing – and said it would be welcomed by many.

She said she doubted the couple would want to jet into the UK – where they’re unpopular – and go to a wedding where they may draw unnecesary attention.

Ingrid told The Sun: “Harry and Meghan obviously probably have no intention of flying 5,000miles to go to a wedding. It’s the society wedding of the year when that society doesn’t want to know them – especially Meghan.

“I should think I mean the last thing Meghan wanted to do was to fly to the UK – where she’s deeply unpopular – and be put on show, if you like, which she would be,

“To give them their credit, they knew that their presence there would actually deflect completely from the bride and groom, and that often happens when royalty go to a wedding.”

The Hugh and Olivia announced their engagement at Eaton Hall in Cheshire in April last year after being together for two years.

And last week the Duke of Westminster topped The Sunday Times 40 Under 40 Rich List, boasting a fortune of £10.1 billion.

The details of his and Olivia’s wedding have been coming to light in recent weeks – including that Wills will be an usher during the ceremony.

Ingrid added that she thought the Sussexes had made a great call not coming over for the big day.

She said: “If Harry comes without Meghan it would look a little odd, and if he comes with Meghan, they will steal the thunder.

“So, in a way, I think the situation was resolved for them and I’m certain that Hugh Grosvenor is probably very relieved because it sort of solves the problem for him as well.”

Hugh became an instant billionaire when he inherited his title and control of the historic Grosvenor Estate aged 25 following the death of his father from a heart attack in 2016.

His property company, Grosvenor Group, owns about 300 acres of land in Mayfair and Belgravia, as well as major city centre developments such as Liverpool’s ONE shopping centre, and the duke is part of the royal inner circle.

There are said to be 400 guests invited to his and Olivia’s wedding.

Wills’ key role in Hugh’s big day

By Ryan Merrifield

PRINCE William will play a major role in the lavish wedding of his close friend – and Archie’s godfather – but his brother Harry won’t attend.

Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, 33, is getting married next month to Olivia Henson, 31, at Chester Cathedral.

The Prince of Wales, 41, is among the groom’s party and will be an usher during the ceremony, for which there will be 400 in attendance.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, who is receiving cancer treatment, is not expected to attend.

King Charles – who is also undergoing chemo – is not expected to be there either, despite being Hugh’s godfather.

It is understood that to avoid any tension, Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan Markle, 42, will not be attending, reports the Sunday Times.

Hugh – known as “Hughie” to his pals – is said to be close with the Duke of Sussex.

The businessman and aristocrat – who is also godfather to William’s son and second in line to the throne Prince George – boasts a fortune of £10.1 billion.

He inherited his title and control of his family’s estate following his father’s death in 2016.

His property company, Grosvenor Group, owns about 300 acres of land in Mayfair and Belgravia, as well as major city centre developments such as Liverpool’s ONE shopping centre, and the duke is part of the royal inner circle.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, who is receiving cancer treatment, is not expected to attend.

King Charles – who is also undergoing treatment – is not expected to be there either, despite being Hugh’s godfather.

Hugh was said to have wanted Harry and Meghan at the wedding, but eventually decided against it, in light of the ongoing rift between the two princes.

A pal said: “It’s incredibly sad it has come to this.

“Hugh is one of the very few close friends of William and Harry’s who has maintained strong bonds and a line of communication with both.

“He wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up, but realises it’s unlikely to happen before the wedding.”

He and Olivia were introduced by mutual friends in 2021 and have reportedly insisted on a “strictly no-gifts policy” for guests.

Following the wedding service, guests will enjoy a reception at nearby Eaton Hall on the Grosvenors’ 11,000-acre estate.

A second smaller reception will be held there for close family and friends.

Hugh, who often maintains a low profile, said he is “incredibly excited” about the wedding, but admitted it will be “nerve-racking”.

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Prince Harry and Meghan attend a polo fundraiser event in Lagos, Nigeria, last weekCredit: Reuters

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Harry and Meghan have just completed a brief tour of NigeriaCredit: Getty

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Harry and William are said to have been feuding for several yearsCredit: AFP

Nothing says true love like having one of your teeth extracted and turned into jewellery for your beloved to wear.

Last week, Brooklyn Beckham, 22, and his fiancée Nicola Peltz, 26, proudly wore the wisdom tooth necklaces they’d had made for one another. 

In a further display of devotion, they then got their bodies inked with matching butterfly tattoos. 

Two decades ago, Brooklyn’s parents Victoria and David were no strangers to making bold gestures of love. But they’re amateurs compared to their oldest son and his partner, whose entire relationship has played out on social media. 

CLAUDIA CONNELL charts a very modern love story. . .

Morning after the night before

January 2, 2020

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Brooklyn and Nicola met in April 2019 at the Coachella music festival and announced their relationship on Instagram

The pair met in April 2019 at the Coachella music festival in California, but didn’t start dating until the following October.

When it was time to go public, Brooklyn and Nicola announced their relationship on Instagram with a string of photographs that showed them half-naked in a messy hotel room with bed sheets in disarray, followed by a ‘morning after’ snap of them dressed in sweatshirts and looking exhausted.

The message was clear — they’d been up all night . . . and they weren’t playing Scrabble.

Our first (of many) bath selfies

January 9, 2020

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Brooklyn Beckham uploaded a bathroom selfie to mark Nicola’s 25th birthday

In what was to become a regular theme of their social media posts, Brooklyn uploaded a bathroom selfie to mark Nicola’s 25th birthday.

‘You have such an amazing heart,’ he said while she was clad in a towel and he was glued to the side of her face.

Not to mention her squeaky clean skin . . . this couple spend a LOT of time in the bath and shower.

Just us and our little old private jet

January 12, 2020

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By mid-January, they were jet-setting off together and pictures showed them beside a private jet and shopping in Miami

Things were moving quickly and, by mid-January, they were jet-setting off together. ‘I wanna travel everywhere with u,’ said American actress Nicola, best known for TV show Bates Motel.

‘Me and U,’ replied Brooklyn. Pictures showed them beside a private jet and shopping in Miami close to David and Victoria’s £30 million home.

When your parents are multi-millionaires (him) and billionaires (her) there’s no need to save up to travel the globe.

Stuck on you – like glue

April 18, 2020

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Brooklyn has taken an array of photos showing himself embracing his girlfriend

‘I promise to always be by your side,’ said Brooklyn. And, as the photographic evidence proved, he meant it as well.

But he forgot to add ‘. . . taking endless selfies, with my lips superglued to your face.’

A year ago, Brooklyn’s Instagram had been full of similar pictures of him kissing his then model girlfriend, Hana Cross, now deleted without trace from his page.

We are going viral

April 19, 2020

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Nicola uploaded photographs of her and Brooklyn kissing through their matching protective masks

Not even Covid could keep them apart.

Nicola uploaded photographs of her and Brooklyn kissing through their matching protective masks as coronavirus spread around the world, and their love affair was all over Instagram. 

I’ll never let you go…never

May 18, 2020

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Brooklyn calls Nicola ‘my beautiful angel,’ as they enjoy a moment at the Beckhams’ £6 million country estate

‘Dream Boy’ Brooklyn Beckham bakes cookies for Nicola Peltz

The Hills are alive . . . with selfies.

Holding hands in the Cotswolds sunshine, Brooklyn calls Nicola ‘my beautiful angel,’ as they enjoy a moment at the Beckhams’ £6 million country estate.

It must seem a bit pokey to Nicola, raised in a 27-bedroom home in upstate New York.

For richer…and richer

July 11, 2020

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Giving her a £250,000 diamond ring, he promised to be ‘the best husband and the best daddy’

Brooklyn Beckham records surprise video to future wife Nicola Peltz

After just nine months, Brooklyn proposed.

‘I asked my soulmate to marry me and she said yes. I am the luckiest man in the world,’ he gushed.

Giving her a £250,000 diamond ring, he promised to be ‘the best husband and the best daddy.’ But will Victoria be so happy to become Granny Spice?

My love is snap happy

August 2, 2020

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Nicola said her partner was ‘so talented’ when she posted a picture her love had taken of her

‘My fiancé is so talented,’ said Nicola when she posted a picture her love had taken of her in a nightie.

At least he seems to have improved his camera skills since he published What I See, a book of his photography in 2017.

It included a dark blob that was supposedly a snap of an elephant.

Here we are, foam alone again

September 23, 2020

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 Nicola and Brooklyn don’t have to compete for bathroom time and in September they treated us to another arty bathroom mirror selfie

Unlike other couples, Nicola and Brooklyn don’t have to compete for bathroom time — they appear to spend most of their time locked in there together.

In September they treated us to another arty bathroom mirror selfie — this time a shirtless Brooklyn is showing off his collection of tattoos while his girlfriend helps him shave.

‘I love you more every day,’ she says. Another romantic snap for the family album

This’ll get a chain reaction

October 13, 2020

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Brooklyn and Nicola showed they enjoy outdoor pursuits when they went cycling

Proving they don’t spend all their time Velcroed to one another’s faces, Brooklyn and Nicola showed they enjoy outdoor pursuits, too.

‘My favourite biking partner,’ said Brooklyn as they went for a cycle around Palm Beach in Florida, where Nicola’s parent’s have a £76 million beachside home, a stone’s throw from Donald Trump’s estate.

Nothing will ever pop our bubble

October 29, 2020

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One year together and the pair were seen having a soak in their favourite room

Brooklyn Beckham does fiancée Nicola’s lipstick in sweet video

One year together and the pair celebrate with bubbles — in a bath, rather than a glass.

Enjoying a soak in their favourite room, Brooklyn wrote: ‘I’m the luckiest person to have you by my side. I cannot wait to grow old with you and start a family.’

Cheese! Following a pattern

November 3, 2020

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The couple share a love of high-end fashion and Victoria Beckham has already offered to make Nicola’s wedding dress

Brooklyn and Nicola share a love of high-end fashion and Victoria Beckham has already offered to make lucky Nicola’s wedding dress for her.

But Versace was the designer they chose when they spent the day dressing up in coordinated pattern outfits. Brooklyn calls Nicola his ‘muse’ and they are certainly keeping us amused.

 I’ve got my eyes on you

January 23, 2021

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Having already had his fiancée’s name inked on the side of his neck, he then had her eyes drawn on the back of it

New Year, new tattoos for Brooklyn. Having already had his fiancée’s name inked on the side of his neck, he then had her eyes drawn on the back of it.

Underneath are the words to a love letter from Nicola, signing off with ‘your future wifey’.

Let’s hope things work out, or a hell of a lot of laser removal lies ahead.

 You can’t get away from me

January 25, 2021

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Brooklyn as he hugged his topless girlfriend in an arty black-and-white shot

‘Never letting you go,’ said Brooklyn as he hugged his topless girlfriend in an arty black-and-white shot.

‘It’s getting a bit cringey now,’ said one of his 12.2 million followers on Instagram, speaking for us all. At least they came out of the bathroom for this one.

The tooth is out there

March 26, 2021

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Nicola had the couple’s wisdom teeth plated in gold and made into necklaces

Flowers? So predictable. Instead, Brooklyn and Nicola found a unique way of celebrating their love.

Nicola had their wisdom teeth plated in gold and made into necklaces. While some might be freaked out by this, Brooklyn declared it ‘the best gift from my best friend’.

And if that wasn’t enough, they also got matching butterfly tattoos.

Nicola Peltz looked incredible as she posed for a slew of sizzling social media snaps on Wednesday.

The actress, 28, showed off her toned figure in a skimpy black bikini, while accessorising with a gold belly chain.

In another snap, Nicola looked loved-up as she walked hand-in-hand with her husband Brooklyn Beckham, 24.

Nicola flashed her abs in a black cami top, teamed with a denim mini skirt and heels.

Meanwhile, Brooklyn looked typically stylish in a white shirt and black trousers, teamed with a baseball cap.

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Wow! Nicola Peltz showed off her incredible figure in a skimpy black bikini as she posed for a slew of sizzling social media snaps on Wednesday

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Couple: In another snap, Nicola looked loved-up as she walked hand-in-hand with her husband Brooklyn Beckham, 24

It comes after Brooklyn shared a sweet tribute to his actress wife Nicola as they celebrated their third engagement anniversary.

In an Instagram post, the budding chef wrote: ‘3 years ago I asked my best friend to marry me x

‘It has been the most amazing 3 years and you are my everything x

‘I can’t wait to stay young together and continue to grow together. I wouldn’t be where I am today without you x’.

He added: ‘You make me a better person and man every single day and I can’t wait to start a family with you at some point x

‘Happy 3 year anniversary Nicola Peltz Beckham’. He ended his sweet post with two red heart emojis.

Alongside the caption, he shared a black and white photo of the pair together, capturing them in a private moment, where they could be seen enjoying an intimate kiss.

Brooklyn also received a gushing message from his wife Nicola, 28, who wished him a happy engagement anniversary.

The daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz, posted: ‘I love you my angel.

‘Happy engagement anniversary. I can’t imagine life not next to you. Thank you for being my person’.

Nicola’s Instagram featured a picture of the cute couple imitating the famous Lady and Tramp scene where they share some spaghetti.

The lovebirds met at Coachella Music Festival in 2017 but were seeing other people at the time.

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Stunning: The actress, 28, showed off her toned figure in a bikini top and shorts while accessorising with a gold belly chain

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Young and in love: It comes after Brooklyn shared a sweet tribute to his actress wife Nicola as they celebrated their third engagement anniversary

Sweet: He took to Instagram to declare his love for his wife of one year saying that he couldn’t wait to start a family with her

Selena Gomez chats with Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz

In 2019, the pair crossed paths at Leonardo DiCaprio’s Halloween party and started dating.

After six months together, Brooklyn and Nicola announced their engagement and tied the knot in April 2022.

Last year, Brooklyn revealed the couple often discuss whether they think their first child will be a boy or a girl.

He told Variety: ‘I’m ready to have kids, but I always tell my wife, whenever you want. She thinks we’re going to have a boy first.’

Prince Harry nearly ‘exploded with anger and bitterness’ during trip with Meghan Markle

During the trip the couple were forced to sit through one particularly cringeworthy moment, which a royal expert said would have been the root of the anger.

A royal expert claimed that Prince Harry was full of ‘anger and bitterness’ during the trip. (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry was full of “anger and bitterness” during his recent trip to Nigeria with Meghan Markle, a royal expert has claimed.

The couple’s trip was part of wider celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, which Prince Harry co-founded.

During their three-day stay, they visited the country’s military headquarters and met with charity organisations and politicians.

They also visited a school for a mental health event and met wounded Nigerian soldiers after being invited by the country’s highest-ranking military official, Christopher Musa.

Despite what appeared to be a successful visit, royal commentator Angela Levin claimed the Duke was on the verge of “exploding with anger and bitterness”.

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The royal expert pointed to one moment in particular that would’ve caused the anger. (Image: Getty)

During the trip they were forced to sit through one particularly cringeworthy moment, which Levin said would have been the root of the anger.

The couple had to sit through a ceremony in which the national anthem was played, during which they stood awkwardly while the music played, staring straight ahead, poker-faced.

Levin said it was obvious that Prince Harry and Meghan “hated” this moment, but were forced to sit through it to “show respect”, adding that saying no to the ceremony would’ve been a publicity nightmare.

She told GB News America: “They were both standing up when they played God Save the King. They didn’t move. They didn’t even blink and they didn’t actually mouth sign a word.

“They obviously had to do it because the people wanted to do that to show respect for the King’s family They couldn’t say no because that would have made a lot of publicity.

“They were quiet but they obviously hated it. I thought Harry would explode with anger and bitterness, to be honest.”

Fans were quick to draw comparisons between the couple’s Nigeria trip and a traditional royal visit, as locals welcomed them with gifts, including a portrait of a young Prince Harry with Princess Diana.

Locals heaped praise on Meghan in particular for engaging in conversations and posing for selfies during the visit, as well as co-hosting a women’s leadership event with Ngoni Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.