David and Victoria Beckham had prime seats for Wednesday's once-in-a-generation eclipse. The couple have shared photos of themselves in polarised glasses as they enjoyed the spectacle from the deck of their $16million luxury yacht, which has taken them around the Mediterranean this summer. Wednesday's celestial event saw the moon gradually slide across the face of the sun until it covered up to 96 per cent. The eclipse coincided with the peak of the annual Perseids meteor shower, when thousands of space rocks burn up in Earth's atmosphere as our planet passes through a belt of debris from comets. As the eclipse took place, the Beckhams were 'manifesting & making our wishes', with David sharing a photo of their crystal collection. Though astrology enthusiasts warn against manifesting during the eclipse – cautioning any wishes could backfire as unpredictable energy can lead to unintended results. Dr Michael Lennox, an astrologer, dream expert and psychologist, has said the one thing you must not do on the solar eclipse is manifest your future. 'It'll be like shooting an arrow with your bow into a hurricane; the winds would not put it where you want it,' he says.

'The light is blocked, then so is manifestation.' Youngest Beckham son Cruz was also enjoying the eclipse from the family yacht. Cruz's girlfirend Jackie Apostel shared photos of their night as she told fans: 'hope everyone manifested extra hard. To growing, to evolving, to allowing yourself to live and loveee.' Victoria and David's middle son Romeo was also quick to share his delight at watching the eclipse, before watching his favourite team Arsenal compete in a friendly against Italian team Como. Posting a selfie, he wrote: 'Eclipse, and then Arsenal playing... doesn't get better.'

David and Victoria bought their 130ft boat, called Seven, in 2022, after previously buying a smaller vessel by the same name the year before. It boasts five cabins, sleeping ten people and seven crew members. Their boat features a spa bath on the upper deck, as well as a 65ft garage, plenty of water toys and a jet-ski to keep the family entertained. Seven is named after David's iconic football shirt number as well as their daughter Harper's middle name. While the trip is a family affair, youngest son Cruz has missed out on some of the fun this summer as he has been touring with his band, The Breakers.

Meanwhile, Posh and Becks almost ran into their estranged son Brooklyn, who was on holiday with wife Nicola Peltz just down the coast in Nice earlier this month. Brooklyn and Nicola holidayed with Elton John on his yacht, just a stone's throw from where the Beckhams were also staying at the time. The Beckhams and Elton have been pals for more than 30 years, with David affectionately calling the musician 'Uncle Elton' after the pair became friends in his football heyday. Yet Elton appears to be pledging an allegiance with Brooklyn and Nicola as they enjoyed lunch on the sundeck.

Before heading to the South of France, David and Victoria had been in the US – with Romeo and Kim, Harper, 15, Cruz, 21, and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30 – to watch the World Cup, but despite living in California, Brooklyn avoided meeting up with his family. Shortly before Christmas last year, Brooklyn blocked his parents on Instagram, while his lawyers later wrote to the Beckhams' team requesting all communication be conducted through legal representatives. In January, Brooklyn then released a scathing six-page statement announcing he had cut ties with his family. Following months of rumours they had become estranged, Brooklyn confirmed the news in January, declaring he was no longer part of 'Brand Beckham' and insisting his parents and their other children are 'performative'.