Brooklyn Beckham found himself at the centre of an unexpected social media storm this week as concerned fans flooded his comments with warnings about his father's missing knighthood.
The 25-year-old photographer and aspiring chef became the unintended recipient of hundreds of messages after his father, football legend David Beckham, was noticeably absent from King Charles's first Birthday Honours list.
The Social Media Frenzy
Following the announcement of the honours list, Brooklyn's Instagram account became ground zero for confused and concerned followers. Fans rushed to inform the eldest Beckham son that his famous father had once again been overlooked for a knighthood, despite years of speculation and campaigning.
"Your dad's been missed off the list!" one fan wrote, while another commented, "So disappointed David didn't get his knighthood this time." The messages created a digital pile-on that saw Brooklyn's latest posts inundated with similar sentiments.
Years of Knighthood Speculation
David Beckham's relationship with the honours system has been complicated and widely publicised. The former England captain was awarded an OBE in 2003 for services to football, but the coveted knighthood has remained elusive.
Speculation about Beckham receiving the honour has circulated for nearly two decades, with many believing his extensive charity work and role in bringing the 2012 Olympics to London made him a strong candidate. However, various factors have reportedly prevented the honour from materialising.
A Family Affair
The social media reaction highlights how the Beckham family remain firmly in the public eye, with even their potential honours becoming talking points among followers. Brooklyn, who has carved his own path in photography and cooking, found himself unexpectedly drawn into the conversation about his father's royal recognition.
Despite the online frenzy, neither Brooklyn nor other family members have publicly commented on the knighthood omission. The Beckhams have maintained their characteristic silence on the matter, leaving fans to speculate about whether the honour might come in future lists.
As the dust settles on this year's honours, the episode serves as another reminder of the intense public fascination with both the Beckham dynasty and the mysterious workings of the royal honours system.
