Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s “frosty” relationship with the Beckhams softens as the Duchess extends an olive branch

David and Victoria Beckham were once said to be quite close to Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle.

But in recent years, the couples have been surrounded by speculation that their friendship could have fallen on shaky ground. The royal couple and showbiz royalty couple have had rumours circulate of snubs and a less-than-friendly phone call that imply that the relationship has now turned frosty.

David and Victoria have been long-time friends of Harry as well as his older brother Prince William. In fact, during her Spice Girls days, Victoria met both of the princes, who were teenagers at the time, on several occasions, including at the premiere of SpiceWorld The Movie. Posh and Becks were even guests when Meghan and Harry tied the knot in 2018.

However, it appears that Meghan is hoping to extend an olive branch to the former singer-turned-fashion designer. During a trip to Colombia. During an engagement on Responsible Digital Future, Meghan opted to wear a brown silk shirt designed by Victoria.

It appears that the Beckhams stayed on friendly terms with Harry when he started dating Meghan and they were reportedly eager to make her feel welcome in the UK. In fact, there were reports that Victoria had given Meghan access to her little black book of her favourite hairdressers and stylists in London.

Biographer Tom Bower, who has written a book on Meghan and is now writing one on the Beckhams, claimed in The Sun that the former footballer and fashion designer even offered the now Duchess of Sussex refuge at their Los Angeles home at a time when there was intense media interest about her.

However, the first sign of tension came shortly after this, when reports about Victoria helping out Meghan were published – leaving the Sussexes upset. According to the Mail On Sunday, Harry confronted David with his suspicions in a phone call that left the ex-Manchester United star “furious”.

Harry and Meghan were said to be worried that close friends might be leaking stories about them and were keen to find out who could be behind it. It is alleged that in particular, Meghan suspected Victoria – and Harry called David to repeat the accusation. A source close to the Beckhams told the publication: “David and Victoria went to Meghan and Harry’s wedding and were very supportive when Meghan arrived in the UK.”

Afterwards, the couple seemed to put the ordeal behind them with David and Victoria at St George’s Chapel in Windsor to see Harry and Meghan get married in May 2018. Victoria wore a chic navy dress and hat while David looked smart in a morning suit. Several months later, the royal couple headed off on a tour of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, which coincided with the 2018 Invictus Games, which were being held in Sydney. Harry and a pregnant Meghan appeared at the opening ceremony of the Games.