Summer holidays are often about family time, but that has not been the case for the Beckhams. Fresh reports suggest David and Victoria Beckham came remarkably close to crossing paths with their eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, and his wife, Nicola Peltz, during separate holidays in the South of France. The near encounter has once again highlighted the continuing distance between the famous family.David and Victoria Beckham holiday near Brooklyn and Nicola PeltzDavid and Victoria have been enjoying a luxury yacht vacation along the French Riviera, while Brooklyn and Nicola have been staying nearby with singer Elton John and his husband, David Furnish. Although the two groups were reportedly only a short distance apart, they never met.According to reports, David and Victoria spent time in St. Tropez while Brooklyn and Nicola stayed nearby before later visiting locations in the same town just minutes after the couple had been there. The close timing has renewed attention on the long-running family rift.A source told Closer magazine that the situation has not improved despite the family's proximity.“Nothing has changed. That is to say, neither party has reached out to the other. It’s devastating and, of course, David and Victoria would love nothing more than for their eldest boy to be with them on holiday.”The source also claimed that Elton John, who is godfather to both Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham, has quietly tried to help bridge the divide. However, the singer has reportedly chosen to respect Brooklyn's wishes.“respects Brooklyn’s wish for silence’.”Despite spending time in the same glamorous destination, the two sides reportedly continued their separate holidays without any contact.Beckham family feud continues despite parents' public stanceThe latest developments follow months of speculation surrounding the Beckham family's strained relationship. Earlier this year, Brooklyn reportedly said he had no interest in repairing ties, accusing his parents of putting "Brand Beckham" ahead of him and Nicola.David and Victoria, however, have largely avoided discussing the dispute in public. Instead, they have repeatedly stressed their commitment as parents while keeping family matters private.Victoria previously said:“We’ve always tried to be the best parents that we can be.”David has been equally reluctant to discuss the issue publicly. When asked about the reported family tension, he replied:“To be honest, I'm sorry to stop you there, but that's a private matter. That's the one thing that I don't want to talk about.”Those comments continue to reflect the family's public approach, even as reports about the strained relationship persist.For now, the latest holiday almost-encounter serves as another reminder that, despite being only minutes apart in one of Europe's most exclusive summer destinations, the distance within the Beckham family appears far greater than geography alone. With no reported communication between either side, hopes of a reconciliation remain uncertain as the family continues to navigate one of its most closely watched chapters.