Brooklyn and Nicola's Legal Move Shocks the Beckhams
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have made a move that's turning heads in celebrity and royal circles. Amid rising tensions with Brooklyn's famous family, the couple has hired a high-profile lawyer — one previously employed by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
But it's not just the legal hire that's sparking buzz — it's what it implies.
A Lawyer With Royal Credentials
According to multiple reports, the couple has retained Jenny Afia, a British solicitor from the prominent law firm, Schillings. Afia is known for defending Meghan Markle in her privacy and copyright lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday, and she's also represented Prince Harry in his security-related court battle in London.
Now, she's reportedly helping Brooklyn and Nicola manage their public image — a move some insiders allegedly call "drastic" but intentional. "Nicola and Brooklyn are getting fed up with stories running they don't like. Nicola likes to control everything, and they have taken this rather drastic action," one source said, according to OK! Magazine.
Family Tensions Come to a Head
Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, have been absent from key family events — most notably David Beckham's 50th birthday celebration in London this May. While Victoria, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper all attended, Brooklyn and Nicola stayed away despite being invited.
Behind the scenes, sources say Brooklyn's relationship with his parents has been strained for months.
Adding another layer of drama, the Beckhams were once close with Meghan and Harry. Victoria and David even attended their 2018 royal wedding. But by late 2024, that friendship had reportedly cooled after accusations of leaked stories. Victoria and Meghan were said to be "no longer on speaking terms," according to the New York Post.
The Montecito Dinner Party
Last month, Brooklyn and Nicola attended a dinner party in Montecito, California. The gathering, hosted by Paramount CEO Brian Robbins and his wife Tracy, also included Harry and Meghan. Sources confirmed that the Sussexes didn't personally invite Brooklyn and Nicola — but they hit it off nonetheless.
The timing of that meeting, followed by the legal hire, has fueled speculation.
A legal insider insists the connection to the Sussexes is coincidental. "There is absolutely no connection to Meghan and Harry. Schillings is a respected firm with a wide range of clients," they said, according to PEOPLE.
Still, some insiders suggest Brooklyn knew exactly what message this move would send — especially considering his parents' past fallout with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
A Calculated Move?
Whether it's a coincidence or a calculated statement, the optics are hard to ignore. For now, Brooklyn and Nicola haven't publicly commented, and it remains unclear whether the legal support will lead to any public-facing actions.
References: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz hire Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's lawyer amid family feud: report | Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Hire Lawyer Used by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry amid Ongoing Family Tension | Beckham Bombshell: Brooklyn and Wife Nicola Peltz Hire Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Lawyer Amid Bitter Family Feud, Source Claims
