Victoria Beckham escaped the bitterness of a family feud with a trip to Paris on Monday to receive an award from the culture ministry for her contribution to the fashion and entertainment industries.The former Spice Girl, after a weekend celebrating “Baby Spice” Emma Buntun’s 50th birthday, headed to the French capital with husband David and her children – Harper, Cruz and Romeo – to be named a “Officer of the Order of the Arts and Letters.”The ceremony at the culture ministry was kept under wraps to avoid a scrum of journalists or onlookers after explosive claims about the Beckhams by eldest son Brooklyn Beckham last week.
Victoria Beckham conferred with Legion of Honour
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati praised Beckham as “a global icon that holds a very special place in the hearts of French people”. Dati paid tribute to Beckham’s “meticulous, almost architectural” approach to clothing, according to a copy of the speech sent to AFP. After starting with shows in London and New York, Beckham has been unveiling the new collections for her label in Paris since 2022. “Through your journey, your work, and your commitment, you have woven a deep, sincere, and lasting bond with France,” Dati told the 51-year-old singer-turned-designer.
Victoria Beckham shares a statement
Reacting to the honour, Victoria took to her handle to share a heartfelt note that read, “I’m so honoured to be named a Chevalière de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. I have always deeply admired the French aesthetic and the seriousness with which it treats fashion: as a form of art. So to be recognised here and embraced in this way, is a profound privilege — one that reflects decades of commitment and dedication. My sincere thanks to the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati for this honour. Thank you also to business partners who believed in me, my family, and especially David — my husband, and original investor. I couldn’t be more grateful, you are my everything”
David Beckham shares post for wife Victoria Beckham
Hubby David, took to his handle to share photos from the ceremony and penned a heartfelt note that read, “We are so proud of you and all that you have achieved @victoriabeckham Being named a Chevalière de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture… nobody deserves it more than you x We love you.”
Victoria Beckham’s speech goes viral
Video of Monday’s ceremony by Paris Match magazine showed David Beckham and the rest of the his clan looking on and applauding, along with French fashion bosses Antoine Arnault and Francois-Henri Pinault.
Victoria Beckham was named a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters in Paris on Monday with the honor presented by culture minister Rachida Dati. pic.twitter.com/Q7mlU7kMrN
— Victoria Beckham Charts (@VBeckhamCharts) January 26, 2026
Brooklyn Beckham takes a dig at mom Victoria Beckham
Brooklyn Beckham, on the other hand, seemed to have taken a dig at his mom on her big day. Moments after David shared photos and videos from the ceremony, Brooklyn took to his Instagram stories to share a video with his wife, Nicola Peltz and their time together on vacation. Brooklyn deepened a rift with his parents after writing on social media last week that they had tried to “ruin” his relationship with his wife. In a highly personal post that confirmed a long-rumoured falling out, Brooklyn claimed Victoria Beckham “hijacked” his first dance on his wedding day and danced “inappropriately on me”.
Só os apaixonados online! 💘 Brooklyn Beckham compartilhou um vÃdeo megafofo com a esposa, Nicola Peltz, dias após romper o silêncio sobre o afastamento dos pais, David e Victoria Beckham.
📹: Brooklyn Beckham pic.twitter.com/wX5jRd7Hwp
— Hugo Gloss (@HugoGloss) January 27, 2026
About Lgion of Honour
The Order of the Arts and Letters is reserved for figures judged to have contributed to France’s cultural life and is separate to the more prestigious Legion of Honour (“Legion d’honneur”), the state’s top award.President Emmanuel Macron decorated Louis Vuitton designer and rapper Pharrell Williams with a Legion of Honour last Friday at a private ceremony attended by US rappers Pusha T and Future.Former England captain David Beckham received a knighthood from King Charles III in November in what he called his “proudest moment”.
