Father's Day: The male role models who shaped our lives
Ahead of Father's Day, Weekend and Belfast Telegraph writers and contributors pay tribute to the men who had the greatest influence on them
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Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Victoria Beckham makes bittersweet family statement amid ongoing Brooklyn feud
Spice Girl and fashion designer Victoria Beckham issued a bittersweet comment about family as she deals with the ongoing fallout with her eldest son Brooklyn and wife Nicola Victoria Beckham gushed about spending time with her family in a bittersweet moment amid her ongoing fallout with eldest son Brooklyn. The Spice Girl turned fashion designer has been struggling with conflict in her beloved family as Brooklyn is said to have cut contact. Things came to a head for the famous family when Brooklyn and his wife Nicola snubbed all of dad David's 50th birthday celebrations last month. The blows kept coming for Posh and Becks, however, as he also failed to acknowledge Victoria's birthday online, David's long awaited knighthood and Father's Day. Reports have claimed Brooklyn has stopped responding to his famous parents and siblings as he continues to show his loyalities to Nicola. However, things took a turn this week when Brooklyn reached out to his family for the first time on social media. He posted a moving message to his paternal grandma, Sandra and said: 'Happy birthday nanny xx love you so much.' Yet, insiders still believe there is no way he will bury the hatchet with his parents. Amid the ongoing pain, Victoria made sure to surround herself with her family. She enjoyed time with her own parents as they lapped up the sunny weather. Victoria, who smiled as she stood in between her mum and dad, declared: "Family weekends make me happy!!! Love you @ Last month, the Mirror revealed how David and Victoria's eldest son was in London at the same time as his dad, but kept his visit a secret. A picture uploaded to Instagram showed Brooklyn sipping a pint in a pub, with bottles of his own-brand hot sauce on the table in front of him. Innocuous enough to outsiders – but friends of the Beckhams recognised the distinctive light fittings and stark green walls in the background. One pal told us: 'The picture was taken in London's Wigmore pub, which is part of the Langham Hotel where the Beckhams have sometimes stayed. 'The fact that Brooklyn was in the country and failed to see any of his family was heartbreaking. And not only that, but here he was posting about it.' Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola, 30, had flown to London for a joint photoshoot with Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler, which took place less than two miles from the Beckham family home in Holland Park. Dad David was not far away – he was pictured with the King at the Chelsea Flower show that day – just three miles from the Wigmore. A pal revealed: 'Brooklyn had kept the visit quiet from not only his mum and dad but his siblings and extended family. It was terribly sad that he had flown thousands of miles to London and hadn't engaged at all. It would have been very easy to meet up.' To acquaintances of the family, the blame for what they believe are 'performative' social media posts lies with billionaire heiress Nicola. But a source close to the couple hit back at suggestions Nicola is 'controlling' her husband – and insisted Brooklyn is very much his own man. They revealed: 'She is not isolating him at all. He is free to do what he wants and he loves his wife and they are happy together. They are each other's family.'
Daily Record
11 hours ago
- Daily Record
Brooklyn Beckham's big family decision could impact sister Harper leaving her 'devastated'
Brooklyn Beckham's big family decision could impact sister Harper leaving her 'devastated' Brooklyn Beckham has a big decision to make regarding his youngest sibling Harper Seven as the Beckham family feud rumbles on. Brooklyn Beckham's decision could impact sister Harper leaving her devastated (Image: Instagram ) The Beckhams have been at the centre of a major family rift, after eldest son Brooklyn reportedly cut ties with his parents and siblings amid ongoing tension. Speculation has intensified after Brooklyn failed to acknowledge his family on social media, most recently skipping dad David's 50th birthday celebrations and failing to publicly send any well wishes. Adding to the strain, Brooklyn also remained silent following David's knighthood announcement and he shared no tributes for either David or Victoria on Father's Day or Mother's Day on social media. Now the wannabe chef has a big decision to make as his sister Harper's 14th birthday is on July 10, and if he fails to acknowledge it, it could leave her "devastated." A source told MailOnline: "Brooklyn and Harper used to be inseparable." 'He adored her, he hopefully still does, but the problem is that Brooklyn has a track record for ignoring family birthdays now. It would be devastating for Harper not to hear from him. She hasn't done anything and she's only 13-years-old." 'David and Victoria very much blame Nicola for all of this but hopefully Brooklyn will see sense. While Harper doesn't have her own Instagram yet, the family thing is to tag her in on their posts as #harperseven,' the source concluded. Article continues below While the exact cause of the Beckham family fallout remains unclear, reports suggest that Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Peltz, may be at the centre of the family tension, the Mirror reports. After initial claims surfaced pointing to Nicola as a possible reason for the estrangement, Brooklyn took to Instagram to show his support for his wife. He posted a video on Instagram, along with the caption: "My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you're the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby." Harper's birthday is approaching but it remains to be seen if Brooklyn acknowledges her (Image: INSTAGRAM ) The pair tied the knot back in 2022 in a lavish Jewish ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida, in tribute to his great-great-great grandfather who was Jewish and her father, Nelson Peltz, who also follows the faith. Nicola previously seemed to have a close bond with the Beckham family, often appearing with them at red carpet events and joining in on family celebrations. Brooklyn has always had a great relationship with his family, with achievements and other celebrations marked on social media. Notably, a video went viral on social media back in 2018, which showed Brooklyn surprising his father on his 43rd birthday. The video showed David sitting at a London restaurant, as Brooklyn came up behind him and put his arms around him. As soon as he realised it was his eldest son, David became overcome with emotion as Brooklyn had been away in New York at the time. The Beckham brood have reportedly been at the center of a huge fall out (Image: Instagram/victoriabeckham ) Brooklyn made it clear that he hasn't stopped speaking to his extended family, as he acknowledged his grandmother Sandra's birthday earlier this week. Alongside a sweet picture of the two, he gushed: 'Happy birthday nanny xx love you so much." Article continues below He also appears to be very much a part of Nicola's family, enjoying a strong relationship with both her father, Nelson and her mother, Claudia. Brooklyn showed his father-in-law a very public display of support as he wished the 83-year-old billionaire a happy birthday on his Instagram page yesterday. With his sister's birthday approaching, all eyes are now on whether Brooklyn will publicly acknowledge the occasion, or if his silence will further fuel speculation about the growing rift within the family.
Edinburgh Live
21 hours ago
- Edinburgh Live
Kerry Katona's daughter Heidi in tears as she recounts harrowing childhood memory
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Kerry Katona's daughter, Heidi, was reduced to tears as she recounted a harrowing childhood memory of witnessing her stepfather assault her mother. Heidi was just a child when Kerry was married to her third husband, former rugby player George Kay. Tragically, George passed away in 2019 at the age of 39 due to a drug overdose after reportedly consuming cocaine at a hotel. Now 18, Heidi - who views George as her father despite her biological dad being Kerry's second husband, taxi driver and drug dealer Mark Croft - has spoken candidly about her upbringing, confessing: "I saw things as a child I should not have seen." READ MORE - Brit gobsmacked by prices in 'unreal' Spanish supermarket and warns 'we've been had' READ MORE - One of Greece's most famous islands left 'empty' as business owner shares concerns The young woman revealed that she witnessed George physically attack her mum, who is also the mother to Kerry's 11 year old daughter Dylan-Jorge, affectionately known as DJ. On one occasion, he even threatened to kill DJ by injecting her with heroin. Heidi, who aspires to follow in her famous mother's footsteps, now harbours mixed emotions towards the man she once called dad. In her first-ever interview with The Sun, she admitted: "I am grieving for him. But I also saw my dad hitting my mum.", reports the Mirror. "She didn't realise at the time how much I saw. It has an effect on who I am now. I saw things as a child I should not have seen. Mum sent me to a therapist but I don't see the point of it. I try to be tough. Like mum I use humour to cover things up, but it's not always easy." The 44 year old Atomic Kitten singer, known as much for her turbulent personal affairs as for her musical career, is a mother of five and thrice married. Kerry Katona's eldest daughters, Molly, 23, and Lilly-Sue, 22, are from her previous marriage to Westlife star Brian McFadden. Her middle children, Heidi, 18, and Max, 17, were born during her second marriage to Mark Croft. Notably, Heidi marked Father's Day by honouring Kerry on social media rather than her biological father, posting: 'The woman who did both jobs @kerrykatona7 Happy Father's Day. ' The youngest of the brood, 11 year old DJ, is from Kerry's third marriage to the late George Kay. Kerry Katona, who grew up in foster care, has seen her share of ups and downs over a 25-year spell in the spotlight, including careers in singing and reality television and experiencing bankruptcy twice. However, she has reclaimed millionaire status after starting an OnlyFans account, with her daughter Heidi divulging that Kerry sought her children's consent pre-joining the platform amidst lockdown. Heidi has spoken out about the family discussion, detailing how their mum said 'I want to do OnlyFans - tell me if you have a problem with that' and clarified the nature of the website. Heidi commented: "Lockdown meant her other work had stopped. We all agreed she should do it, she's a grown woman who makes her own decisions. "She bought us all Airpods with her earnings. I thought, 'This is great'. She's done glamour before, she's been pictured with her boobs out, there's not a huge difference. This way she takes control and makes money from her sexuality. "We didn't know at the time that she was struggling for money. She has hidden a lot from us over the years." Nowadays, her mum is living it up in a luxurious five-bedroom house in Cheshire and zipping around in a flashy Lamborghini, thanks to the cash from OnlyFans - Kerry reveals she's raking it in with feet pics. Heidi, however, has her eyes set on loftier goals; she's determined to become a solicitor or dive into property development. She's adamant about steering clear of Love Island too – she can't stand the thought of her mum spotting her snogging on telly. For more celebrity updates, keep tabs on Mirror Celebs across various social platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.
