The once-close friendship between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and power couple David and Victoria Beckham dramatically unraveled following a series of events that began in 2017, according to inside sources.
The relationship initially blossomed when Harry and Meghan were dating, with Victoria Beckham extending beauty and styling connections to the former actress. The Beckhams even provided their Beverly Hills home to Meghan during her private visits to Los Angeles.
However, tensions emerged after a 2017 article in The Sun reported on Meghan and Victoria's supposed bonding over "pricey facials." This publication allegedly infuriated Meghan, leading to an uncomfortable phone call between Prince Harry and David Beckham. While David denied his wife had leaked any information, it was later revealed that a publicist working for the Beckhams was responsible for the story.
The situation worsened when Meghan reportedly became frustrated upon learning the Beckhams' wealth exceeded her own. Though the celebrity couple attended Harry and Meghan's 2018 wedding ceremony, they were notably absent from the reception guest list - a move sources describe as deliberate on Meghan's part.
The rift became more apparent during the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney. Despite David Beckham traveling to Australia with his entire family for the event, Harry was reportedly instructed by Meghan to avoid any interaction with the soccer star. Sources claim Meghan wanted to prevent the Beckhams from stealing media attention.
The deteriorating relationship between these high-profile couples highlights how quickly celebrity friendships can dissolve when complicated by royal protocol, media attention, and alleged information leaks.