Prince Harry and Brooklyn Beckham are being praised — and scrutinised — for setting a modern example of love by putting their wives first, even if it means distancing themselves from their famous families.
Brooklyn, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, has drawn fresh comparisons to the Duke of Sussex after reportedly missing his father’s 50th birthday celebrations. The decision to skip the milestone event, followed by Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz partying with Harry and Meghan at a star-studded gathering hosted by Paramount CEO Brian Robbins, has only intensified speculation of a Beckham family rift.
According to The Telegraph, Brooklyn is “for the first time standing up against” his parents, seemingly inspired by Prince Harry’s choice to walk away from royal duties and relocate to the U.S. with Meghan Markle. Harry famously said he left to break “the cycle” of “genetic pain,” a sentiment that now resonates with those following Brooklyn’s journey.
Commentators have noted striking similarities between the two men — both seen as fiercely loyal husbands who have embraced a new path away from their traditional roles. In both cases, their wives have faced blame for family tensions. Nicola, like Meghan, has been accused of disrupting the family dynamic and contributing to emotional distance with once-close relatives.
While critics question their choices, supporters see Harry and Brooklyn as reshaping what it means to be a husband in the public eye — choosing independence, emotional wellbeing, and unity with their partners, despite backlash.
Whether viewed as defiance or devotion, both men have clearly prioritised love over legacy — and, in doing so, started a new conversation about loyalty, family, and modern masculinity.
