Romeo Beckham Makes First Public Appearance Amid Family Drama, Accompanied by Brooklyn’s Ex

On January 20, Romeo Beckham, the second son of David and Victoria Beckham, made his first public appearance since the family’s recent drama, stepping out with his girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, while walking a small dog. Romeo sported a grey-and-orange zip-up jacket and a flat cap, while Turnbull kept it casual in a grey-white hoodie and white sneakers, following quietly behind him.

The timing of the outing is notable, coming shortly after Romeo’s older brother Brooklyn publicly criticized their parents, accusing their mother Victoria of “repeatedly inviting my ex-girlfriends into our lives, which made me very uncomfortable.” Now, with Romeo appearing in public alongside Brooklyn’s former girlfriend Turnbull, speculation about a possible provocation has been unavoidable.

Turnbull previously dated Brooklyn during their teenage years and comes from a notable family background: her grandfather is post-war sculptor and painter William Turnbull, while her father Alex and uncle Johnny were members of a post-punk band. Prior to knowing Brooklyn, Turnbull had also been linked romantically with Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie’s son, Rocco.

Sources reveal that Brooklyn often felt uneasy whenever Turnbull attended family events, contributing to his growing distance from the family. TMZ reported that Brooklyn and his wife Nicola were told they must attend family gatherings or risk not seeing relatives, a demand that added significant pressure. Subsequently, the couple skipped several key events, including David Beckham’s 50th birthday and his knighthood ceremony.

Interestingly, Turnbull also faced public scrutiny that led to a brief breakup with Romeo, before the couple reconciled six months later. At the time, Turnbull publicly denied any romantic involvement with Brooklyn and expressed her desire to step back from the drama, stating, “I hope to let the facts speak for themselves.”