It is no secret that the Beckhams are a close-knit family and love spending quality time together.
But there was something particularly special about Cruz Beckham taking his little sister Harper to Winter Wonderland on Thursday night, even in the pouring rain.
Harper, 14, is close to all three of her brothers, but she had a special bond with David and Victoria’s eldest child, Brooklyn.
Now that the 26-year-old aspiring chef has distanced himself from the family amid an ongoing feud, Cruz is stepping up and being there for Harper – along with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel.
An insider previously said that Harper has been particularly affected by the family feud because she has always been really close to Brooklyn.
One source said: ‘Despite the weather, Cruz really wanted to bring his little sister to Winter Wonderland and spend some quality time together.
Cruz Beckham treated his little sister Harper to a trip to Winter Wonderland on Thursday night, even in the pouring rain
Cruz is stepping up and being there for Harper – along with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, after their older brother Brooklyn distanced himself from the family amid an ongoing feud
‘He is stepping up since Brooklyn has distanced himself from everyone in the family, including Harper.
‘All of the boys have always adored Harper but she had a really close bond with Brooklyn, he was almost a teenager when she was born and she totally looked up to him.
‘It’s so sad for Harper that Brooklyn isn’t around anymore, Romeo and Cruz are aware of that so they are determined to make things as nice as they can for her.’
Sources close to the Beckhams also say that Harper was thrilled when Brooklyn began dating Nicola Peltz – she became the big sister that the teenager had never had.
Indeed, Nicola would post pictures with Harper but following the fall out friends accused the heiress of ‘using Harper’ for publicity. ‘She loves being connected to the Beckham name,’ said one pal.
On Thursday night, Cruz cut a casual figure in a denim jacket and mustard yellow hoodie, while Harper bundled up in a black padded coat with a pink scarf over her head.
In one exclusive Daily Mail clip, the pair are seen attempting to keep a low profile among a group of pals as they walked past the red carpet and didn’t stop for any pictures.
Almost every year the Beckham family enjoy a trip to the festive London event, with Brooklyn joining them there back in 2016.
This year, Cruz and Harper were joined by his girlfriend Jackie, and several friends at Winter Wonderland’s VIP night.
An insider previously said that Harper has been particularly affected by the family feud because she has always been really close to Brooklyn
One source said: ‘Despite the weather, Cruz really wanted to bring his little sister to Winter Wonderland and spend some quality time together. He is stepping up since Brooklyn has distanced himself’
The budding musician, 20, and the singer, 30, looked loved-up and shared a passionate kiss while enjoying a few drinks.
Jackie and Cruz went Instagram official in October last year after first being spotted together at Glastonbury.
The Beckham feud is still rumbling on, with no signs of reconciliation between David and Victoria and their eldest son Brooklyn. In fact, those connected to the fall out say that there is little hope of any mending of relations anytime soon.
‘Brooklyn has made it clear he doesn’t want to have any communication with his parents at the moment,’ said one friend. ‘It’s sad but David and Victoria have accepted it.
‘They are more devastated now that things have changed between him and his grandparents who he was always so close to.’
Sir David was made a knight of the British Empire for his services to sport and charity last week, notably his impact on football over a twenty-year period and subsequent ambassadorial role with Unicef.
The rest of his children, Romeo, 23, Cruz, and Harper were there to watch their father’s achievement.
While Brooklyn snubbed the milestone on his social media, sources have said he also ‘did not reach out to congratulate’ his dad privately.
Sources close to the Beckhams also say that Harper (L) was thrilled when Brooklyn (R) began dating Nicola Peltz (center) – she became the big sister that the teenager had never had
Fans have flooded Brooklyn’s accounts with comments urging him to ‘get in touch’ with his family before he ‘regrets’ missing any more family milestones.
But Brooklyn was busy promoting his hot sauce brand at the same time David received his knighthood.
Nicola also snubbed the knighthood, instead posting a gushing tribute to her sister on social media as she shared a snap of a colourful bouquet of flowers she gifted her.
Close pal of the family Gordon Ramsay threw a special bash to celebrate the day at his lavish London Chelsea restaurant.
Sir David partied with his nearest and dearest until the early hours, with his parents Ted, 77, and Sandra, 76 in attendance as well as his glam younger sister Joanne who showed off her incredible transformation.
