Victoria Beckham and her daughter Harper in Paris, where the designer received a prestigious French award recently.
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The Beckhams were spotted for the first time as a family in the wake of eldest son Brooklyn’s blistering attack. They jetted to Paris to support Victoria as she received a prestigious award.
The 51-year-old designer was named a Chevalière de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French Ministry of Culture.
She and David were joined by sons Romeo (23) and Cruz (20) and daughter Harper (14), as well as their sons girlfriends, Kim Turnbull and Jackie Apostel.
The sighting is the first by the family since Brooklyn’s bombshell 800-word statement that lifted the lid on the simmering family feud.
David and Victoria followed by daughter Harper, son Cruz and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, and Romeo in Paris.
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In it the 26-year-old pledged allegiance to his wife Nicola Peltz and vowed to cut all ties with his UK family, who he accused of trying to sabotage his relationship with the American heiress.
But Posh put the drama aside as she revelled in her accolade, which was given to her during Paris Fashion Week.
“To be recognised here and embraced in this way is a profound privilege – one that reflects decades of commitment and dedication,” she wrote on Instagram.
I have always deeply admired the French aesthetic and the seriousness with which it treats fashion: as a form of art
Victoria Beckham
She also paid special tribute to her husband of 26 years.
“Thank you also to business partners who believed in me, my family, and especially David – my husband and original investor. I couldn’t be more grateful, you are my everything xx.”
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She was presented the honour by the French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati, who introduced her with an effusive speech.
Praising Victoria’s fashion talents, she said, “For many you were a true role model, inspiring for each and every one of us a taste of freedom and boldness.”
You offered millions of young girls a new representation of themselves
Rachida Dati
Taking to the podium in front of the star-studded crowd, with her family standing proudly in front, Victoria said she was “extremely grateful” for the honour.
“I am so proud to be British, but France is one of the few places where fashion is treated with the seriousness it deserves as a form of art.”
Posh receives her medal from Rachida Dati, the French Minister of Culture.
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She also thanked her team, saying, “This is not the achievement of just one person.
“From design and the atelier, to the production and communication teams, and the many minds and hands working together – it is a collaborative effort, and this distinction isn’t mine alone. So I’d like to thank my incredible team for their dedication, creativity and trust.”
As Rachida pinned the medal to her dress, the well-heeled crowd that included former Vogue matriarch Anna Wintour, ex-British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful and French model Cindy Bruna broke into a round of applause.
David later reposted Posh’s Instagram photos, writing, “We are so proud of you and all that you have achieved . . . nobody deserves it more than you x We love you.”
Romeo wrote “Proud of you mum”, while Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie, a music producer, also weighed in, singling out Posh’s kindness.
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“Your drive, creativity, resilience but most importantly kindness and respect towards anyone around you are some of the many reasons why you deserve this and more. You lift us all up constantly and it’s so beautiful to witness your hard work be recognised. We love you!”
According to a source, while David and Victoria are devastated by Brooklyn’s recent post, in which he stated he did “not want to reconcile” with them, they are carrying on as usual.
“Understandably, David and Victoria are distraught and wish they could have resolved this privately. Brooklyn has opened up a whole Pandora’s Box.
“This has only just begun. For now, they intend to maintain a dignified silence on any specifics, but it’s heartbreaking for everyone involved.”
SOURCES: DAILYMAIL.CO.UK, HELLOMAGAZINE.COM
