A solemn ceremony took place in Paris where Victoria Beckham was awarded one of the most significant cultural distinctions of France — the Order of Arts and Letters. The award ceremony marked a rare public appearance of the Beckham family during a time when media rumors about a serious family conflict are actively discussed.
The 51-year-old designer was supported by her husband David Beckham, daughter Harper, and sons Romeo and Cruz along with their partners. Among the guests at the ceremony were also iconic figures from the global fashion and culture scene, including Anna Wintour, Antoine Arnault, Natalia Vodianova, François-Henri Pinault, Salma Hayek, Edward Enninful, Haider Ackermann, and model Cindy Bruna.
The award was presented to Victoria by France's Minister of Culture Rachida Dati, who emphasized that Beckham has long transcended the status of a designer and has become an international symbol of contemporary fashion, as well as a figure who is regarded with special respect in France.
This evening was particularly significant for Victoria not only due to professional recognition. Amid the ceremony, discussions about family disagreements continue: the couple's eldest son Brooklyn Beckham had previously spoken publicly about strained relations with his parents, accusing them of excessive control and a desire to maintain an idealized family image on social media. According to him, the difficulties intensified after his marriage to Nicola Peltz, against which, Brooklyn claims, his parents were skeptical from the very beginning and even interfered in the wedding preparations.
Sources close to the family report that the situation is weighing heavily on Victoria, while David Beckham has preferred to take a restrained position, stating that he believes it is important to allow the children to make their own decisions and learn from their mistakes.
Despite personal struggles, Victoria Beckham continues her active professional and social life. Shortly before the ceremony, she also attended the birthday celebration of Emma Bunton, her former colleague from the Spice Girls.
