Planning a wedding is stressful for anyone, but throw in a set of mega-famous parents, a billionaire father and a controversial prenup, and the stress levels are most likely hitting maximum. It was reported last week that Brooklyn Beckham and his fiancée Nicola Peltz have signed a prenuptial agreement, which means they would leave the marriage “with what they put into it” should they split up. And an insider close to the Beckham family tells us it’s been the source of quite the family drama.
“They haven’t even set a date yet, but the prenup has already been signed– and it’s watertight,” an insider tells heat. “Brooklyn and Nicola are pretty frustrated with both sets of parents – they feel like they’re trying to turn this into a ‘business deal’ – one which they apparently don’t have a lot of faith in.”
Aspiring photographer Brooklyn, 21, and model/actress Nicola, 25, only started dating in October 2019, but they announced their engagement in July this year. Nicola’s father Nelson is ranked as one of the world’s richest business people, having amassed a $1.7billion fortune. And with prenuptial agreements being more common in the US than in the UK, it’s hardly surprising that Nelson would want to protect his daughter’s finances.
“As soon as the engagement celebrations were over, Nicola’s dad set the lawyers to work to draft the agreement, and called David to discuss it,” our source reveals. “Nelson is a shrewd businessman with a vast empire, so it’s understandable. It’s not that he’s got anything against Brooklyn, but he has to be sensible and this is how a lot of marriages work in America – especially if there’s a lot of money involved.”
The source continues, “From the Beckhams’ side of things, they’re less worried about cash and more concerned about family secrets being leaked. They obviously trust Nicola, but they want to protect the family’s privacy should anything go wrong, so they’re keen on including a non-disclosure agreement.”
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1 of 14Ray Quinn and Emily Fletcher
Former X Factor star and Hollyoaks actor Ray Quinn announced he'd popped the question to his girlfriend Emily on New Year's Day!Sharing a photo of Emily kissing is forehead on Instagram, Ray wrote, 'Welcome to the family my Queen ud83dudc96 #shesaidyes ud83dudc8d ud83eudd70'. (sic)
2 of 14Brianne Delcourt and Kevin Kilbane
After being paired together on Dancing On Ice, former footballer Kevin Kilbane and pro skater Brianne Delcourt's partnership turned romantic, with Kevin asking Brianne to marry him just three months after meeting.
3 of 14Jess Wright and William Lee-Kemp
Former TOWIE star Jess Wright announced her engagement when her boyfriend William proposed during a skiing trip in the French Alps.Sharing this cute snap on Instagram, Jess wrote, 'A million times YES! ud83dudc8d❤ufe0f I love you so much x'. (sic)
4 of 14Jordan Banjo and Naomi Courts
Diversity star Jordan Banjo asked his long-term girlfriend Naomi Courts to marry him in one of the most romantic proposals ever! Popping the question during a romantic meal on the beach, Jordan wrote on Instagram, 'One of the happiest days of my life...just behind the birth of my kids and the release of McDonald's spicy nuggetsud83cudf57 Happy Valentines Day to my love @naomiella21 ❤ufe0f'. (sic)
5 of 14Danielle Armstrong and Tommy Edney
Former TOWIE star Danielle Armstrong revealed she was the 'happiest girl in the world' when he boyfriend Tommy Edney popped the question during a holiday to Dubai.
6 of 14Joe Duttine and Sally Carman
Coronation Street stars Joe Duttine and Sally Carman announced their engagement during self-isolation in March.
7 of 14Craig Revel Horwood and Jonathan Myring
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood announced his engagement in April, revealing his partner Jonathan Myring popped the question whilst the pair were on holiday in early March.
8 of 14Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
21-year-old Brooklyn Beckham announced his engagement to American actress Nicola Peltz in July! He wrote on Instagram, 'Two weeks ago I asked my soulmate to marry me and she said yes xx I am the luckiest man in the world. I promise to be the best husband and the best daddy one day ❤ufe0f I love you baby xx'. (sic)
9 of 14Marcel Somerville and Rebecca Viera
Former Love Island star Marcel Somerville proposed to his pregnant girlfriend Rebecca Viera at the couple's gender reveal party.
10 of 14Marnie Simpson and Casey Cody
Former X Factor star Casey Cody proposed to Geordie Shore star Marnie Simon in August 2020! The pair, who have a son called Rox, shared their lovely news with fans on Instagram.
11 of 14Liam Payne and Maya Henry
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne is engaged to 20-year-old model Maya Henry after she was spotted wearing a '£3 million engagement ring'. Liam confirmed the news during an interview on Good Morning America, admitting the pair are 'so happy'.
12 of 14Kerry Katona and Ryan maloney
Kerry Katona's boyfriend Ryan Maloney popped the question to her during a family holiday in Spain in August! Announcing her lovely news on Instagram, Kerry wrote, 'Well what a bloody amazing 40th I've had.... honestly couldn't of spent it any better with the people I love the most.. and with a massive twist too..... here we go again! ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02ud83dude02❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0f❤ufe0fud83dudc8dud83eudd42', (sic)
13 of 14Lucy Watson and James Dunmore
Made In Chelsea stars Lucy Watson and James Dunmore announced their engagement in September, after James proposed to his girl during a holiday in Greece.
14 of 14Binky Felstead
Made In Chelsea favourite Binky Felstead announced she's engaged to Max Darnton in September after he popped the question with a MASSIVE diamond ring.
But for the young couple – who regularly gush about each other on Instagram – it’s left the wedding feeling somewhat tainted. “They feel like it’s taken the edge off the romance,” our insider says.
“Having to listen to discussions about what happens if they don’t make it to the altar, or don’t make it past the first year, or if there are cheating allegations has been horrible. They feel their parents don’t fully believe the marriage will last long-term. It’s causing tension, but both their families have told them it’s simply because they want to protect their futures.”
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Of course, proud mum Victoria, 46, will do whatever it takes to see her eldest son marry the love of his life. Speaking on Lorraine last week, she waxed lyrical about Brooklyn and her daughter-in-law-to-be, saying, “He’s so happy, they’re both so happy… we could not have asked for Brooklyn to meet a more adorable lady. We’re very happy, we love her. It’s nice, with everything that’s gone on this year, for Brooklyn to have found his soulmate and the lady that he wants to spend the rest of his life with.”
And our insider adds, “Vic has tried to tell him over and over that, of course, she believes in their love and relationship, but her job is to protect her son – so that’s what she’s doing. But all Brooklyn sees is parents who don’t have much faith he will even make it to the church.”
Read more in the latest issue of heat magazine – out now.