Relations between Meghan Markle and Victoria Beckham have reportedly reached an “all-time low”, according to reporting by royal biographer and expert Duncan Larcombe in Woman & Home. Once close enough to attend the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s May 2018 wedding, the relationship between the two couples has systematically fractured into persistent public bitterness.

Origins of the Fallout

The initial rift between the Sussexes and the Beckhams dates back to around 2020, stemming from allegations that David and Victoria Beckham had leaked private stories about Harry and Meghan to the press—a claim that left David Beckham reportedly “furious”.

Biographer Tom Bower noted in his writings that early dynamics were also strained by social posturing and status friction, with Meghan reportedly irritated by the scope of the Beckhams’ wealth and media standing.

Perceived Double Standards and Divergent Successes

According to insiders, the ongoing bitterness has been further fueled by a widening gap in commercial and media fortunes:

• Media Projects: Sources report that the massive global success of the Beckhams’ media ventures—including David Beckham’s hit Netflix documentary series and Victoria’s upcoming projects—contrasts sharply with the more mixed critical reception and press coverage surrounding recent Sussex endeavors.

• Perceived Rules & Treatment: Insiders claim Meghan feels aggrieved by what she views as a double standard in how the press and public treat the Beckhams versus herself and Prince Harry.

• Royal Alliances: While Prince Harry’s relationship with the Beckhams cooled, David and Victoria have maintained strong, supportive ties with the British Monarchy, including King Charles III and the Prince and Princess of Wales. Kate Middleton’s public choices to wear Victoria Beckham designs have been interpreted by royal observers as subtle visual signals of where loyalties lie.

Escalation Amid U.K. Return

The recent focus on the fallout coincides with Prince Harry and Meghan’s return to the U.K.. Royal commentators observe that as legal battles and public disputes continue to shadow the Sussexes, many high-profile Hollywood and British figures have grown cautious of aligning too closely with either side of the royal divide, making a reconciliation between the Sussexes and the Beckhams highly unlikely for the foreseeable future.

Source: Compiled from Woman & Home and royal expert analysis