David Beckham has paid tribute to his wife as he shared a new family photo amid his bitter feud with Brooklyn Beckham.
The row between Brooklyn and his parents David and Victoria has been played out in public, with the 26-year-old escalating things when he shared an explosive statement online.
He said he has no wishes to reconcile with his parents and is standing up for himself 'for the first time in his life'.
David addressed his son's six-page social media statement by saying 'let children make mistakes'.
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He didn't name Brooklyn or refer specifically to the controversy, but he reflected on the 'mistakes' made by his children.
"You have to let your children make mistakes," he told Andrew Ross on CNBC's Squawk Box. "They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes. That is how they learn. That is what I try to teach my kids - you sometimes have to let them make those mistakes as well."
David and Victoria have been active on social media, with the former Spice Girl taking to Instagram to post a message in the wake of her son's damning outburst.
As has the Manchester United and England legend, who penned a loving tribute to his wife after she was recognised by the French Ministry of Culture.
Victoria was named a Chevaliere de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in recognition of her contribution to fashion.
The 51-year-old said she was deeply honoured by the recognition, praising France's approach to fashion as an art form.
On Instagram, she wrote: "I’m so honoured to be named a Chevaliere de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. I have always deeply admired the French aesthetic and the seriousness with which it treats fashion: as a form of art. So to be recognised here and embraced in this way, is a profound privilege, one that reflects decades of commitment and dedication. My sincere thanks to the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati for this honour. Thank you also to business partners who believed in me, my family, and especially David, my husband and original investor. I couldn’t be more grateful, you are my everything xx."
David posted a gushing message to his wife and uploaded a family photo - excluding Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz, in the process.
"We are so proud of you and all that you have achieved @victoriabeckham," he wrote, accompanied with a family photo, including Romeo and Cruz, as well as daughter Harper.
"Being named a Chevaliere de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture... nobody deserves it more than you x We love you."
Topics: David Beckham, Football
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