Three secret ‘signs’ Meghan Markle is ‘desperate’ to end Victoria Beckham feud after she offers her an olive branch
MEGHAN Markle appears to have extended an olive branch to Victoria Beckham in Colombia following their rumoured “feud”.
The Beckhams and Sussexes have enjoyed a close friendship over the years, but cracks are said to have formed in the last few years.
In 2018, the Duke of Sussex allegedly called David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories, leaving David ‘furious.’
David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal’s request, for the 2018 Invictus Games.
And perhaps it wasn’t a coincidence that after the apparent snub, Meghan seemingly stopped wearing Victoria’s designs…until now.
Peacemaking move?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have just wound up their four-day “faux royal” tour to Colombia.
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During their trip, they met with local communities and Colombian vice president Francis Marquez.
On the very first day, Meghan made a statement with her outfit of choice which could've been entirely intentional.
The mum-of-two stepped out in a silk £597 chocolate brown shirt by none other than Victoria Beckham herself, and finished off the look with brown La Ligne trousers and caramel-coloured Aquazzura heels.
The shirt came from VB's 2020 collection and given that Meghan rarely re-wears items, this could be a telling gesture.
And could this be a strong sign to suggest their “feud" is over?
Brand and Culture expert Nick Ede tells Fabulous: “For Meghan to wear VB when all the world is watching her on her tour of Columbia is a smart move.
“Both are two of the most famous women on the planet with uber famous husbands and with Meghan showing support by wearing VB it will be a positive sign and good PR for Meghan and her brand.”
Softening image
Nick claims that with the imminent launch of her America Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand, and its accompanying Netflix TV show, all eyes are currently on Meghan.
The brand expert says Meghan will be looking to “soften her image” and making up with Victoria Beckham could be a good way to start.
He explains: “I think that as we see Meghan moving into becoming a lifestyle businesswoman like the new Martha Stewart she will be looking to soften her image.
"Making her lifestyle more accessible and embracing fashion and supporting other women is a really good way to do this.”
Poignant moment
Meghan chose to showcase the Victoria shirt as she and Harry participated in a summit on a 'Responsible Digital Future'.
The event was organised to discuss ways to create strategies for safer digital environments and to combat cyberbullying.
Meghan and Harry also discussed concerns about the negative impact of social media on individuals and communities.
According to Nick, wearing the shirt to such an event could indicate Meghan wishes to dispel any negativity online about the Sussex and Beckham feud.
“Netflix’s other big winner has been the Beckham's documentary and so Meghan and VB have both got a lot in common, including books by the author Tom Bower which have grabbed the headlines," he says.
“Both have been scrutinised for years so they really should be friends."
Initial friendship
After Meghan started datingHarry, Victoria reportedly made an effort to befriend her, due to her family’s long-standing friendship with Prince Harry and Prince William.
Tom added that “a member of Victoria’s staff offered Harry’s fiancé advice on the best facials and hairdressing in London.”
Meghan is also said to have asked Victoria if she could provide her with free clothes and handbags, however this was “vetoed by the Palace for being against their rules.”
Due to her wish to avoid paparazzi, Meghan allegedly stayed at the Beckham residence in Beverly Hills during a private trip, and it meant she was “secretly provided for by the Beckhams’ staff.”
When it was reported that Victoria had given Meghan make-up advice, the relationship is said to have soured.
The Spice Girl is also said to have gifted Meghan £6,000 worth of clothes, according to Tom Bower's book, House of Beckham.
Cracks forming
The Duke of Sussex allegedly calling David to accuse him and his wife Victoria of leaking stories didn't bode well.
The Beckhams did secure an invite to Harry and Meghan’s 2018 nuptials, however Tom claims that in a bid to “punish” the couple, they weren't invited to the wedding dinner - despite welcoming other big names like George Clooney, who Meghan didn't know personally.
David was also “snubbed” by Harry after flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at the royal’s request, for the 2018 Invictus Games.
Prince Harry's 'snub' of David Beckham in Australia
AFTER flying for 22 hours from London to Sydney at Prince Harry’s request, David Beckham was puzzled why the prince had not met him.
But the prince had had no plans to see the former England football captain, nor even of being pictured with him, claimed Tom Bower.
It was October 2018, and Harry was hosting the Invictus Games.
Since David had played a prominent role bringing the 2012 Olympics to Britain and an important part in the 2010 unsuccessful bid for the football World Cup, it seemed natural for Prince Harry to ask David to join him at the celebrated competition for injured servicemen.
As a man who loved the royals, David would never refuse such an important request.
But having flown half-way around the world, he was perplexed why officials after he arrived at the sporting venue were playing a dance to keep him happy, but away from Harry.
She wanted no competition in the media from David, and especially not from his wife, Victoria.
The reason for the distance was Meghan, the newly married Duchess of Sussex.
Wedding snub
Cracks first started emerging in the pair’s friendship in spring 2022 when the former footballer invited Prince William and Kate to his son Brooklyn’s wedding - and not Harry and Meghan.
At the time, a source said: “David’s attachment and history go back with William and Kate and they have a very strong relationship and they were their choice of wedding guests.
“It was always about them, it was never about Meghan and Harry.
“They are the people David and Victoria are attached to and it’s always been about them because they’ve had a long history together.”
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It seems the Beckhams’ loyalty to the other members of the royal family has paid off, with David being given a top charity ambassador role by King Charles after the pair bonded over love of nature.
Ex-Manchester United ace Becks, 49, surprised the King, 75, last year with a jar of his homemade honey then chatted about their passion for beekeeping.