If Brooklyn had wanted his parents there then they would have been...

Pals say he's heartbroken at jibes against wife

- BY TOM BRYANT Associate Editor (Showbiz)

BROOKLYN Beckham is said to be heartbroken that his wife is being blamed for his family's absence from their wedding vow renewals.

David and Victoria's eldest son believes American actress Nicola Peltz is being unfairly maligned.

A source said: "It’s so rooted in misogyny. Everyone seems to forget Brooklyn is an adult man, fully capable of speaking out.

"Nicola would have respected all that he chose. It breaks his heart to see her painted as this vixen and viper."