Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'frosty' bond with David and Victoria Beckham

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Despite their previously close relationship with the Beckhams, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were noticeably absent from Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations last week.

This has fuelled speculation that the bond between the two couples may have become strained, following rumours of snubs and a contentious phone call.David and Victoria Beckham have been long-standing friends of Prince Harry and his older brother, Prince William.

Victoria even met the princes several times during her Spice Girls days, including at the premiere of SpiceWorld The Movie.However, it seems that the relationship between the Sussexes and the Beckhams may have soured.

Despite the Beckhams' efforts to make Meghan feel welcome in the UK when she started dating Harry - with Victoria reportedly sharing her favourite London hairdressers and stylists with Meghan - the two couples now appear to be on less friendly terms.Biographer Tom Bower, who has penned a book on Meghan Markle and is currently working on one about the Beckhams, made claims in The Sun that the ex-footballer and fashion mogul had offered the now Duchess of Sussex sanctuary at their LA home during a period of intense media scrutiny.