Victoria Beckham was honoured by the French government on Monday, receiving the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in a ceremony at the culture ministry. The event was held privately to avoid media attention following recent public tensions within the Beckham family.
Immediate Action & Core Facts
The French Culture Minister, Rachida Dati, praised Beckham as "a global icon" and commended her "meticulous, almost architectural" approach to fashion. Meanwhile, the Beckham family made a joint public appearance in Paris, including David Beckham and three of their children—Romeo, Cruz, and Harper—at Haute Couture Fashion Week.
This comes after Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son, publicly accused his parents of interfering in his marriage, claiming they had tried to "ruin" his relationship and "hijacked" his wedding dance.
Deeper Dive & Context
Beckham’s French Honour
The Order of Arts and Letters is a prestigious French cultural award recognising contributions to the arts. Previous recipients include Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Denis Villeneuve, and Jude Law. Beckham’s label has showcased collections in Paris since 2022.
Family Rift Deepens
Brooklyn Beckham’s social media post last week confirmed long-rumoured tensions, stating he had no desire to reconcile with his parents. He accused them of attacking him and his wife in the press. The family’s joint appearance in Paris marks their first public outing together since the dispute.
Public and Media Reaction
The ceremony was kept low-key to avoid media scrutiny, reflecting the family’s efforts to manage the fallout from Brooklyn’s claims. The Beckhams have not publicly addressed the allegations.