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To think people are missing the main point that Brooklyn Beckham is trying to reveal ?

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Thistooshallpass. · 20/01/2026 15:01

Firstly I know the goings on of this family are not important news and there are more important things to worry about in the world .
But I’m finding it surprising that people are fixating on things like the wedding dress and the dancing . There are a couple of points in his statements when he is clearly saying what I have always believed- that David and Victoria are not a couple as they like to portray . I’ve always thought David’s disdain of her is quite obvious in the way he talks to her and that she appears lost and soulless but intent on preserving the brand .
BB says “ 'The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into.”
Then - “ media, mostly at the expense of innocent people, to preserve their own facade. But I believe the truth always comes out.'”

To me it seems obvious what he is hinting at ?

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awaynboilyurheid · 21/01/2026 19:42

Itcantbetrue · 21/01/2026 14:05

Yes I had not thought of that side re boosting his profile ! Wow that would be canny

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Who knows maybe all this is a ruse between them
All to boost profiles !

Has anyone seen the wedding dance yet ?

This one hehe

To think people are missing the main point that Brooklyn Beckham is trying to reveal ?
PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 15:06

BruFord · 21/01/2026 14:46

@PinkPanther57 If that’s the case, I hope BB lives up to FIL’s expectations!

Everyone needs a mentor & a protege, here’s hoping…;)

StabbyCat · 21/01/2026 14:49

I wish he’d just come out with it 😃

BruFord · 21/01/2026 14:46

@PinkPanther57 If that’s the case, I hope BB lives up to FIL’s expectations!

Hopingforaholiday · 21/01/2026 14:44

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PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 14:40

BruFord · 21/01/2026 14:25

@PinkPanther57 I honestly don’t think he’s well known in the US though-I know who he is as I’m British, but I don’t think any of my friends nor my children would know who he was. Which has its advantages, of course. Clean slate and all that.

Not yet, maybe…They say his/their profile was allegedly only reason Mr P allowed the beauteous NPB to marry Brooklyn. He allegedly had a plan to harness the fame to help NP become famous Stateside. Her wish apparently…He’s a ruthless self made Billionaire & they’re rainmakers. If true may happen as planned. Her eyes are very literally branded onto the back of B’s neck.

BruFord · 21/01/2026 14:25

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 14:16

He can perhaps get 6 figures for USA TV appearances & advertising each time. His personal wealth will grow from here, when you’re hot, you’re hot.

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@PinkPanther57 I honestly don’t think he’s well known in the US though-I know who he is as I’m British, but I don’t think any of my friends nor my children would know who he was. Which has its advantages, of course. Clean slate and all that.

OrangeisthenewBrown · 21/01/2026 14:23

Do the Beckhams own a brand then? What is their brand called? I expect I've probably never heard of it.

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 14:18

BruFord · 21/01/2026 14:12

@Itcantbetrue Ah, I didn’t know that he had his own money. I still think he should try to do something career-wise, it would boost his confidence if nothing else. If he really wants to be a chef, for example, get some training and do it right. He could honestly do anything with his life as he doesn’t need to worry about paying bills!

And he doesn’t need to do it under the Beckham name necessarily.

He’s been watching ‘how to’ masterclasses so doesn’t need to. People will pay anyway.

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 14:16

BruFord · 21/01/2026 14:12

@Itcantbetrue Ah, I didn’t know that he had his own money. I still think he should try to do something career-wise, it would boost his confidence if nothing else. If he really wants to be a chef, for example, get some training and do it right. He could honestly do anything with his life as he doesn’t need to worry about paying bills!

And he doesn’t need to do it under the Beckham name necessarily.

He can perhaps get 6 figures for USA TV appearances & advertising each time. His personal wealth will grow from here, when you’re hot, you’re hot.

PinkPanther57 · 21/01/2026 14:15

BruFord · 21/01/2026 13:41

@gowlett Yes, I hope he’s successful in the US. Being dependent on your spouse’s family is an uncomfortable position to be in because you know that if the relationship ever fails, you’re out in the cold.

Plus as it’s not his wife’s money, he wouldn’t have any claim on it, it’ll be all wrapped up in trusts. So he really does need to make his own way.

With advice I think he can. Although I was shocked at his cooking promo vlog stuff costing him 6 figures! & with a huge team involved.

His sauce & appearances mean he’s independently worth 7-10 million apparently & that will grow.

BruFord · 21/01/2026 14:12

Itcantbetrue · 21/01/2026 14:06

Bruford he's supposedly worth ten million which I appreciate won't allow him to lead the life he's accustomed to but is still a hefty hefty chunk

@Itcantbetrue Ah, I didn’t know that he had his own money. I still think he should try to do something career-wise, it would boost his confidence if nothing else. If he really wants to be a chef, for example, get some training and do it right. He could honestly do anything with his life as he doesn’t need to worry about paying bills!

And he doesn’t need to do it under the Beckham name necessarily.

Itcantbetrue · 21/01/2026 14:06

Bruford he's supposedly worth ten million which I appreciate won't allow him to lead the life he's accustomed to but is still a hefty hefty chunk

Itcantbetrue · 21/01/2026 14:05

Yes I had not thought of that side re boosting his profile ! Wow that would be canny

.
Who knows maybe all this is a ruse between them
All to boost profiles !

Has anyone seen the wedding dance yet ?

BruFord · 21/01/2026 13:41

@gowlett Yes, I hope he’s successful in the US. Being dependent on your spouse’s family is an uncomfortable position to be in because you know that if the relationship ever fails, you’re out in the cold.

Plus as it’s not his wife’s money, he wouldn’t have any claim on it, it’ll be all wrapped up in trusts. So he really does need to make his own way.

Gowlett · 21/01/2026 13:13

BruFord · 20/01/2026 22:10

@CleverButScatty I think he’s got a better chance of a career in the US, tbh, they’re not as big here.

That’s why this will ultimately benefit BB & Nicola.
Their profile has changed overnight, with all of this.
Her family will have top PR people in, ready to roll.
Hope BB gets a slice of the pie. Otherwise, he’s Harry!

Newsenmum · 21/01/2026 07:44

Trump and melania are also still together. Doesnt mean anything.

TicklishLion · 21/01/2026 04:15

Thistooshallpass. · 20/01/2026 15:11

Er the point that I made in the opening post ? That the subtext of his statement is that they are not a couple !!

This is a pretty odd claim… They’re still husband and wife. They may not be as loving as they portray themselves, which their kids could call inauthentic. Do you know any authentically lovey-dovey middle-aged couples? How are they different from other middle-aged couples staying together for the kids or for the house, except they’re staying together for their joint business.

What do you think is going on with them then? They both have lovers on the side or…?

KeepPumping · 20/01/2026 22:58

GloriaMonday · 20/01/2026 21:12

Are you a mindreader? I was thinking 'Jon Lord, Jon Lord' when I posted. He was classically trained though.

Favourite track?

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Pictures of Home stands out, as does When A Blind Man cries (nobody can touch the feeling in that guitar solo) Lazy (nicked note for note from Clapton`s The Stumble though, maybe EC also nicked it I don"t know?) too many to mention really, the amount of talent that went through that band with all the member changes is incredible.
Lord and George Harrison were neighbours in London and good mates from what I have read, there is YouTube footage of George onstage with them in Australia doing "Lucille", he is the most sober person there.
PM had a band in the early 2000"s with Ian Paice on drums, easy to find on YT and although IP said that even with his reputation you still audition for PM and you are out very quickly if you are not cutting it the joke at the time was that finally PM gets to know what playing with a true legend is all about!

EspressoMachiato · 20/01/2026 22:28

exse24Londoner · 20/01/2026 21:36

to be fair, I suspect it was loyalty, secrecy, lack of social media & a stable family that worked for Kate

The see-through dress caught William's eye first.

Itcantbetrue · 20/01/2026 22:11

@QuietComet two sides to a story ,😁my goodness this is why I love mumsnet you get every side and more !

BruFord · 20/01/2026 22:10

CleverButScatty · 20/01/2026 21:59

Not many famous people have kept their children in the limelight as much as the Beckhams. Being instantly recognisable makes a lot of 'ordinary' options difficult at best and unsafe at worst.

@CleverButScatty I think he’s got a better chance of a career in the US, tbh, they’re not as big here.

BruFord · 20/01/2026 22:08

Christwosheds · 20/01/2026 20:43

To me it sounded as though his wife may be pregnant, or that they are trying for a baby. He sounds very protective and comes across as wanting to have a very different family situation now.
Looking at photos of him last night, he does often look very stressed. I don’t think he was exaggerating that at all.

That may well be the case. I think that he’d be well advised to carve out some sort of career and independence for himself though as presumably he’s entirely dependent on his in-laws to support his future family.

pavillion1 · 20/01/2026 22:07

I think you could tell this in her documentary, a few of the scenes between them she was embarrassing herself and playing up to the cameras the end scene where she was behaving coy when he was complimenting her really made her look an idiot

Itcantbetrue · 20/01/2026 22:04

@CarminaBiryani interesting choice of words he uses "allowing children to make mistakes *.

Of course BB is always going to be his child but he's an adult and not under Dave's control to be allowed to make mistakes .