The ceremony took place in Paris in the presence of family and global fashion icons. This is one of the first public appearances of the Beckham family amid the family scandal.
While the whole world discusses the loud conflict of the Beckham family, Victoria has received one of the most prestigious cultural distinctions in Europe – the French Order of Arts and Letters.
The 51-year-old designer was supported by her closest ones: husband David, daughter Harper, and sons Romeo and Cruz with their partners. Celebrities were also present – Anna Wintour, Antoine Arnault, Natalia Vodianova, François-Henri Pinault, Salma Hayek, Edward Enninful, Haider Ackermann, and top model Cindy Bruna.
The Order was pinned on the chest of the footballer's wife by France's Minister of Culture Rachida Dati, who noted that "Victoria Beckham is a global icon" and holds a special place in the hearts of the people of France.
For Beckham, this evening was special: the recognition of her contribution to the development of fashion and the creative industry coincided with a difficult period in her personal life. Against the backdrop of the ceremony, a loud family drama continues – eldest son Brooklyn accused his parents of excessive control and attempts to maintain a "false image of a perfect family" through social media.
According to 26-year-old Beckham Jr., the tension in the family is also related to his wife Nicola Peltz: he claims that his parents were against their relationship from the very beginning and even interfered in the organization of the wedding. A source close to the family told the media that Victoria is struggling with what is happening, while David has already given a restrained comment, stating that he "allows his children to make mistakes."
