David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are reportedly at odds in London over how 14-year-old Harper should balance her education with growing involvement in 'Brand Beckham,' as the teenager prepares to launch her own beauty line with the backing of both parents, according to a report.
The news came after months of growing interest in Harper's role in the family's expanding business world. The youngest of the Beckham children has slowly stepped into the spotlight, with David, 51, and Victoria, 52, presenting a carefully managed, united front in public.
Behind the scenes, though, a source quoted byheatmagazine claims there have been 'quite a lot of clashes' over what, exactly, Harper's future should look like.
According to the insider, the central point of tension is a promise the couple say they made years ago. 'From an early age, they were committed to Harper going to university; they both felt it was really important to set out that path for her,' the source said. That, on the face of it, sounds straightforward enough. But once the couple began plotting the growth of their various brands, things appeared to have slipped out of sync.
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David Beckham and Victoria Beckham have spent the past decade turning their names into a sprawling lifestyle machine encompassing fashion, fragrance, fitness, media, and endorsements. Harper's entry into that world has not been accidental.
She joined Instagram in September and is already working on HIKU by Harper, a debut beauty line positioned as her own venture rather than an offshoot of her mother's company.
The source claims Victoria, who oversees her own successful Victoria Beckham Beauty range, became 'a little too enthusiastic and excited' while sketching out the next phase of the business.
She was allegedly 'planning for this aggressive expansion in a few years' time when Harper had finished school and could dedicate herself fully to the business, and there was no mention of university plans.'
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Source: International Business Times UK
