On Her 12th Birthday, Harper Beckham Got a Matching “Tattoo” — and Fans Are Still Talking

The Beckham family is no stranger to the spotlight, but this time it’s young Harper stealing the show. For her 12th birthday, she surprised fans with a matching “tattoo,” sparking a wave of mixed reactions online. While some followers admired her playful self-expression, others were quick to question whether she’s too young for such a bold move.

Harper turned 12 years old in July in 2023.

The daughter of Victoria and David Beckham turned 12 on July 10. The famous parents threw a Prada party in a café in Harrods. In recent snaps, Harper posed with Victoria in a party dress from VB’s brand. Later, the two joined David, Romeo and Cruz Beckham.

She got a matching “tattoo”.

In a recent photo, Brooklyn Beckham’s wife, Nicola, showed off the tattoo on her lower back. Harper also flaunted her new “tattoo” on her ribs. Nicola wrote, “Happy birthday to my baby sis Harper, you’re the most amazing girl, I’m so lucky to have you in my life. I love you more than you even know! (Can we always match forever?)”

It turned out to be fake.

Contrary to popular belief, the “matching tattoo” was actually a temporary one. Nicola’s small butterfly was a real tattoo, and Harper only got the faux inking.

Fans deemed the photo inappropriate.

A lot of users didn’t like the idea of a 12-year-old getting a tattoo, even when they found out it was fake. Someone wrote, “No child should get a tattoo. No responsible parent would let that happen,” “You’re a beautiful girl, happy birthday, but the tattoo is a no for me.” Another added, “Please tell me that’s a fake tattoo.”

Two years later, Harper’s birthday turned out completely different.

Now, two years later, things in the Beckhams’ family aren’t running quite as smoothly. The relationship between Victoria Beckham and her daughter-in-law, Nicola Peltz, has often been described as tense. Now, the conflict within the Beckham family appears to have escalated. In May 2025, Brooklyn and Nicola were noticeably absent from David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebration, despite having received an invitation. This deeply upset the family — especially since all of David and Victoria’s other children were present at the event.

Tensions also seem to have emerged among the siblings: reports suggest that Romeo and Cruz blocked Brooklyn on social media, further straining family ties. In July, when the Beckhams’ daughter Harper turned 14, Brooklyn did publicly wish his sister a happy birthday by posting an Instagram Story. However, many noticed he deliberately chose a photo featuring himself, Harper, and Nicola — a move interpreted by some as a subtle reminder of his loyalty to his wife and continued distance from the rest of the Beckham family.

Here, you can dive deeper into the ongoing tensions within the Beckham family.