David and Victoria Beckham share adorable messages for Brooklyn's 21st birthday

The proud parents shared some super cute throwback photos

Author: Alex RossPublished 4th Mar 2020

Believe it or not, David and Victoria Beckham's oldest child, Brooklyn Beckham, turns 21-years-old today (Wednesday 4th March), and we suddenly feel VERY old. 🙈

After enjoying a family skiing trip last month, which saw former Spice Girls singer Victoria gushing about her husband and his snowboarding skills, the proud parents have now paid tribute to their eldest son, sharing some adorable throwback photos in the process.

Victoria, 45, shared a photo to her fans from just hours after Brooklyn's birth back in 1999, showing proud dad David holding his son in his arms. She wrote, '21 years ago today the most beautiful soul came into the world and changed our lives forever.Sensitive,sweet,kind and funny,you are our everything ✨I love you so much @davidbeckham xxx Happy Birthday @brooklynbeckham 🎁 🎂 🎈 '. (sic)

David, who recently formed his brand new football club Inter Miami CF over in America, also shared an adorable throwback of Brooklyn.

Posting a snap of Brooklyn wearing a swimming cap, David wrote, 'Happy 21st to my big boy ♥️ what more can I say about you other than you have grown into the most beautiful human being and that makes dad so proud .. You are kind , passionate and caring and as a father that’s what you want to see in your son... We have had so many great moments as a father and son together like lifting trophies in all the places that I won them and for me that was always my dream ... I love you bust have the most amazing day because u deserve it ♥️ @victoriabeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven ♥️ @brooklynbeckham ♥️'. (sic)

And Brooklyn was quick to thank his parents for the slightly embarrassing snaps, writing on his mum's post, 'I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️'. (sic)

After welcoming Brooklyn in 1999, the Beckhams went on to have three other children, two boys and one girl. 17-year-old Romeo was born in 2002, with 15-year-old Cruz arriving in 2005. The famous couple then welcomed their first daughter, Harper Seven, in 2011.

Check out the Beckhams through the years:

1998: Victoria and David got engaged

It all started here...

Here in 1998 with almost-matching hair


March 1999: Brooklyn Beckham was born

The couple's first son was born on 4th March 1999.

1999: The Beckhams' infamous matching all-leather outfits made their debut at a party in London


July 1999: The couple married in 1999


July 2000: They attended an event at Hyde Park

They even met Prince Charles at the event!

2001: Posting with baby Brooklyn


2002: Along came Romeo

He was born on 1st September 2002.

2003: David accepted an OBE

He was recognised for services to football.

2004: Victoria looking cute with Brooklyn


2005: Teaching Brooklyn the football ropes


2005: The family welcomed baby Cruz Beckham

The third Beckham child was born in Madrid on 20th February 2005.

2007: The Beckham Boys together

David became captain of LA Galaxy.

2009: The family lived in LA


2011: Harper Seven Beckham was born

The family's first daughter was born on 10th July 2011.

2012: Beckham boys having fun together


2012: The family turn out for the Spice Girls musical

The Beckham family supported Victoria at the opening of the Spice Girls musical.

2013: Romeo joins the Arsenal Academy

Romeo's sons began to follow in his footballing footsteps.

2013: David is a doting father to his daughter


2014: David and Victoria attended the Met Ball


2014: Cruz, David and Romeo got gunged at the Kids' Choice Sports Awards


2015: David took Harper to attend Victoria's show at New York Fashion Week


2015: David Beckham and his son Romeo at Wimbledon


2015: Victoria at Singapore Fashion Week


2016: Brooklyn and David with Anna Wintour

David and his eldest son sat next to fashion guru Anna Wintour at Victoria's fashion show for New York Fashion Week.

2019: Victoria decided not to take part in the Spice Girls reunion tour

Her former bandmates - Emma Bunton, Mel B, Mel C and Geri Horner née Halliwell - went on a tour of the UK, with Victoria's blessing.

2022: Victoria shares tribute to David on his 47th birthday

David turned 47-years-old on 2nd May 2022, and Victoria shared a touching tribute to her husband as they celebrated the occasion in the Bahamas. Sharing some cute snaps of her and David, Victoria wrote: 'I love you so much @davidbeckham you are the most incredible husband anyone could wish for and I feel truly blessed. You are my everything x I love you so so much x happy birthday 💕💕💕💕' (sic).


Victoria also went on to share a clip of David enjoying a little dance with his son Cruz, writing: 'Family time celebrating really is everything. 🙏🏼 We love you so much @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #harperseven Happy Birthday @davidbeckham we love you so much x' (sic).

2022: David and Victoria celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary

The loved-up couple flew to Paris in June 2022, to celebrate their 23rd wedding anniversary on Monday 4th July. Both David and Victoria paid tribute to each other on social media, as well as sharing some sweet throwback snaps.

2023: David and Victoria celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary

Just like he does every year, David gushed over his wife as they celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary in July 2023. Sharing this throwback, he wrote: 'On this day 4.7.99 ❤️ 24 years and counting 👵🏼 👴🏼 To the best wife , mummy & drinking partner ( most of the time 🤪 ) Happy Anniversary love u so much ❤️'. (sic)

2023: Victoria supports David's Inter Miami FC

After David set up his very own MLS team called Inter Miami FC, Victoria and the children showed their support in August 2023 when they won the League Cup final against Nashville SC at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee.

2023: Beckham is released on Netflix

David and Victoria were joined by their closest family and friends in October 2023 as they attended the London premiere of David's four-part Netflix documentary called Beckham. Within the series, the pair document how they first met, as well as talking about the highs and lows of their relationship in the spotlight.

2024: Victoria celebrates her 50th birthday

In April 2024, David shared this stunning family photo as they celebrated Victoria turning 50. Victoria enjoyed a lavish party with her closest family and friends, where all five Spice Girls reunited.

Happy 21st Birthday, Brooklyn! 🥳

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