The Beckham family feud reached fever pitch on September 1, 2025, when Brooklyn Beckham, 26, was conspicuously absent from the heartfelt birthday tributes for his brother Romeo’s 23rd, as reported by The Sun. While David, Victoria, and Cruz Beckham flooded Instagram with nostalgic photos and loving messages, Brooklyn’s silence spoke volumes, deepening the rift that’s gripped England’s unofficial royal family. But in true Brooklyn fashion, he turned the drama into a viral moment with a cheeky Instagram prank that left fans laughing and scratching their heads, proving he’s still got a knack for stealing the spotlight.

The Sun detailed how David, 50, shared a throwback snap of baby Romeo from a family holiday, captioning it, “Happy birthday big boy. We love you so much.” Victoria, 51, posted an adorable childhood photo, writing, “We love you so much Romeo and hope all your dreams come true.” Cruz, 20, added a playful twist with a picture of young Romeo clutching a Justin Bieber phone case, joking, “Love u man.” Meanwhile, Brooklyn, living it up in Beverly Hills with wife Nicola Peltz, 30, posted nothing about Romeo, fueling speculation of an ongoing feud. The tension stems from Brooklyn and Nicola’s vow renewal on August 2, 2025, which snubbed the entire Beckham clan, including Romeo, Cruz, and sister Harper, 14, with Nicola’s father, Nelson Peltz, officiating instead.

But Brooklyn didn’t let the day pass without a splash. Instead of a birthday post, he dropped a cryptic Instagram Story from wellness spot Pura Vida, captioned, “Another day in paradise. Where health is happiness.” Fans initially saw it as a cold shoulder, but the plot thickened when Brooklyn followed up with a fake “hacked” post—a photoshopped image of Romeo as a toddler with a cartoon crown, captioned, “Happy Bday bro, my account was taken over by aliens!” The prank, complete with a winking emoji, sent X into a frenzy, with #BeckhamPrank trending. Memes flooded the platform, including AI-generated clips of Brooklyn and Romeo in a mock wrestling match, captioned, “Sibling feud or sibling fun?”

The prank was classic Brooklyn, blending humor with a nod to the feud without addressing it directly. Sources told The Sun that David and Victoria were heartbroken over the vow renewal snub, calling it the “final kick in the teeth,” especially since Nelson Peltz took center stage. Brooklyn’s absence from Romeo’s birthday posts, following his unfollowing of Cruz and Romeo on Instagram in July, added fuel to the fire. Yet, his playful “hack” post suggested a lighter side, with some fans speculating it was an olive branch disguised as a joke. “Brooklyn’s trolling, but maybe he misses Romeo,” one X user wrote.

The saga sparked debates about family dynamics in the public eye. Some criticized Brooklyn for prioritizing Nicola’s family, while others defended his independence, noting he’s an “adult man making his own choices,” as a source told The Mirror. The prank, however, stole the show, with fans praising Brooklyn’s creativity. A near-miss came when some mistook the “alien” post as a genuine hack, but Brooklyn clarified it was “just for laughs.” The Beckham feud, while serious, was momentarily overshadowed by this comedic twist, proving Brooklyn knows how to keep fans hooked.

As the Beckhams navigate their rift, Brooklyn’s prank has fans hoping for reconciliation. Will he show up for Harper’s next birthday, or keep the jokes coming? One thing’s clear: this family drama is as entertaining as a reality show, and Brooklyn’s got the starring role.