Romeo Beckham was all smiles as he marked his 23rd birthday surrounded by family and friends this week, although his oldest brother Brooklyn and Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz were noticeably not in attendance.

Celebrating his September 1st birthday in true fashion, the model chose the chic Japanese restaurant Aki in central London for the occasion. This establishment is so exclusive it won’t open its doors to the public until later in the month.

Newly released family snaps from the lavish event show Romeo pose with his proud parents David, 52, and Victoria, 51.

Also there to celebrate with him was younger brother Cruz, 20, and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, and sister Harper, 14.

A snapshot captured Romeo cutting a striking image in a black leather jacket alongside his two siblings and parents, while his oldest brother was missing from the scene.

Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola, 30, were not in attendance, with sources telling Daily Mail they’re now not expected at family events. 

He also failed to publicly wish his brother a Happy Birthday on social media, in yet another demonstration of the long-running family feud. 

Spice Girl Victoria cut a chic figure in a floor length sheer black gown, while David donned a navy suit paired with a white t-shirt.

Harper appeared quite mature, donning a strapless black ballgown to celebrate her big brother’s birthday, in stark contrast to Cruz, who sported a bold blue and cream shirt matched with jeans.

Another snap showed proud dad David pull his son in for a sweet hug while boasting a huge smile. 

It looked like a great night, with Romeo appearing to squirm as a giant birthday cake with candles was presented to him.

Despite having his party at an exclusive restaurant, Romeo grinned as he tucked into a McDonald’s Big Mac during the festivities.

During the evening, he gave a speech to his gathered family and friends, as his parents stood on either side of him.

A source told Daily Mail of the big bash: ‘It was a lovely, low key night to celebrate Romeo. 

Friends and family gathered in numbers to celebrate. They aimed to give Romeo a night to cherish, especially after what has been a challenging year for the Beckhams.

‘It went on quite late and there were a lot of people tired on Saturday morning, everyone let their hair down and it was great fun.’

Given the feud between the Beckham brothers, it is unlikely that Romeo would have invited Brooklyn – something that David and Victoria have now accepted is ‘just how things are now.’

‘They know that Brooklyn doesn’t want to be part of their family,’ says a source connected to the Beckhams.

‘While it might seem a big deal to the outside world that Brooklyn wasn’t there, amongst the family it isn’t. It is sad but David and Victoria get it.

‘Of course they would do anything to get him back in their arms but that’s not possible right now.’

Meanwhile, Brooklyn made another thinly veiled jibe at his family during a recent video with renowned chef Michel Roux Jr. 

During a clip shared to his Instagram page, Brooklyn couldn’t resist taking a swipe at his estranged family as he insisted the meal was the only thing he’d fly back home for. 

At the start of the hot sauce advert with Michel Roux Jr, the chef says: ‘We are always looking for new dishes here at the Wigmore, but based on great classics. So gammon, egg and chips is a great British classic.’

Brooklyn doesn’t specify when he is referring to, but does wistfully say: ‘I used to have this every Tuesday night. I love gammon. You can’t go wrong with gammon, egg and chips.’

While his mother has famously eaten largely the same meal of steamed fish and vegetables for decades, his father is a dab hand in the kitchen, so the gammon and chips may be something he whipped up for the children. 

Last month, the Beckhams were snubbed by Brooklyn and his wife Nicola after they said ‘I do’ for a second time on August 2 in Westchester County in front of her family, with the Beckham clan notably absent, having not been informed of the event.

Further heartache has come in the form of a leak of Brooklyn’s speech, in which he reportedly opened up on his love for the Peltz family, as well as speaking ‘movingly’ of his wife in front of the 200 guests.

A source told The Mirror: ‘He spoke from the heart – and at the centre of his heart is Nicola whom he loves very dearly, but also the Peltz family who have really stuck by his side. He wanted to recognise them all, and was determined to do them all justice.’