Brooklyn Beckham reacts to his younger sister Harper’s surprise visit to his Los Angeles home amid an ongoing family rift. Multiple outlets report that Harper, 14, arrives at Brooklyn’s property after being photographed making her way toward the house, but she does not get to see him. Photos and coverage describe Harper attempting to reunite with Brooklyn before leaving shortly afterward. Brooklyn does not appear to answer the door, and several reports focus on his explanation for that, including that there is no direct contact during the visit.

At the centre of the latest developments is Brooklyn’s accusation that the visit was arranged to create a staged moment. One outlet reports that Brooklyn’s spokesperson says Harper’s appearance was “choreographed,” and other coverage links this to broader comments by Brooklyn alleging family members are “using” Harper in public-facing situations. Meanwhile, other reports suggest Harper arrives in the same outfit she wore earlier for David Beckham’s Hollywood Walk of Fame event. Coverage also notes that family members respond publicly, with at least one outlet reporting a statement from Victoria Beckham.