David and Victoria Beckham have both celebrated their son Romeo’s 24th birthday.
The former Spice Girl, now 52, marked the occasion by posting a series of photos on Instagram, capturing moments with Romeo through the years, including pictures of the pair at concerts and events.
The photos, shared on September 1, were accompanied by a heartfelt message in which Victoria praised her second-oldest child for his respectful and kind nature.
She wrote: “Romeo, you have the biggest smile and an even bigger heart. You are smart, kind and loved by us all so much. You treat everyone with such respect and kindness. x Happy Birthday @romeobeckham we love you”
David Beckham, 51, also shared pictures of Romeo growing up, including an image of them together at a game and another of a young Romeo in a football kit, reflecting his father’s career as England’s former World Cup captain.
David wrote: “Happy Birthday mate, we love you so much and I’m so proud of you for all you are as a person, sweet, kind and just an amazing young man,”
“Love you so so much have the best day ever you deserve it @romeobeckham @victoriabeckham”
Romeo’s younger siblings also joined in the celebrations.
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Harper Beckham, 15, described Romeo as one of her “biggest role models” in her birthday message, shared as part of Victoria’s Instagram Stories. (Image: Ian West/PA Wire)
Cruz Beckham, 21, posted a picture of them together as children in costumes on his Instagram Stories, writing, “Happy birthday man I love you xx.”
Harper Beckham, 15, described Romeo as one of her “biggest role models” in her birthday message, shared as part of Victoria’s Instagram Stories.
She wrote: “I’ll forever look up to you and everything you are.
“I’m so lucky to have you as my brother and I genuinely don’t know what I’d do without you.
“Thank you for always being someone I can look up to and be proud of.”
Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, 24, also paid tribute to him.
On Tuesday, she posted a video of Romeo with a birthday sash, eating an English breakfast.
She wrote: “My favourite person in the world was born today.
“Happy birthday I love you so much @romeobeckham.”
She also described her partner of more than a year as “the kindest, most gentle, caring, thoughtful person I have ever met”.
Romeo Beckham was born on September 1, 2002, at Portland Hospital in London.
He attended private schools and made his modelling debut at the age of 10, starring in a campaign for Burberry Kids.
He also followed his father into football, joining Arsenal FC Academy like his older brother Brooklyn Beckham, but left the club at the age of 13.