In attendance were David and Victoria Beckham, along with their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. Also joining the gathering were Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Pelt Beckham, and Romeo's girlfriend, Mia Reagan. The premiere and afterparty boasted a star-studded guest list that included James Corden, singer Jess Glynne, and comedian Jack Whitehall.
Notable figures like Anna Wintour, the editor of US Vogue, David's close friend Dave Gardner, and Victoria's Secret model girlfriend Jessica Clarke were present. Spice Girls' Emma Bunton and Jerry Hall's daughter, Blue B, added to the glamor. The event also welcomed BBC Sports presenter Alex Scott and Jackie Ainsley, wife of filmmaker Guy Ritchie, who are close friends of the Beckhams. Ramsey family member Holly Ramsey, the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey, was also spotted at the premiere.
David and Victoria Beckham signed a reported $20 million contract with Netflix back in 2020, marking their foray into content creation for the streaming platform. In contrast, Harry and Meghan Markle's deal with Netflix was reportedly around five times the value of the Beckham contract. The Sussexes released their first Netflix documentary, "Harry and Meghan," in December of the previous year, and Prince Harry's "Heart of Invictus" documentary was launched in August 2023.
However, unlike their Netflix reality counterparts, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have real-world occupations beyond self-promotion. This marked contrast in their approaches has garnered attention. Notably, Harry and Meghan were absent from the event, sparking questions.
When James Corden, a friend of both Harry and the Beckhams, was interviewed about the Sussexes' absence, his response was somewhat vague, leading to speculation of a potential rift with Meghan. This comes after previous criticism from James regarding Meghan's frequent absences from home duties and royal events, which has led some to believe there might be an ongoing feud between the two sides.
Reports suggest that what was once a close bond between the Beckhams and the Sussexes has soured due to alleged leaks of stories about Harry and Meghan by close friends. There is speculation that this tension came to a head during a heated phone call between Meghan and Victoria Beckham. Suspicions arose that these close friends were behind the leaks, prompting Harry and Meghan to confront Victoria about their suspicions, resulting in a tense phone call. This situation left the ex-Manchester United star, David Beckham, quite upset.
According to reports, Harry and David Beckham were previously very close friends, with the Sussexes having a fondness for both David and Victoria. In fact, the couple was invited to Harry and Meghan's wedding when their friendship was at its peak in 2018. Meghan often sought fashion advice from Victoria, and they had a good rapport. An insider mentioned at the time that they got along well and were in touch frequently, with Meghan admiring Victoria's style and seeking her advice on creating a versatile wardrobe.
However, things took a turn when Harry and Meghan left the UK and began to suspect that their trusted friends were leaking their private details to the media. Meghan had concerns that Victoria might have been involved in these leaks. An insider shared that Meghan had this fear, although it seemed improbable that Victoria Beckham would personally contact journalists to provide them with insider information. Harry, who is fiercely protective of Meghan, decided to address the issue directly and contacted his close friend David Beckham. Thankfully, they resolved the matter, deciding to move forward, but it did create some awkwardness for a while.
