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Duchess Sophie knows exactly how to send a message without saying a word. When she stepped out this week in a bold Victoria Beckham suit, the timing felt anything but accidental.

Her appearance landed just as headlines around Brooklyn Beckham's family rift continue to dominate. In royal fashion terms, this was quiet solidarity delivered through tailoring.

Sophie's chic green look may seem like it was a simple outfit choice, but it follows a pattern of public appearances that intersect with the wider conversation around Victoria Beckham and the very public rift involving her eldest son, Brooklyn.

This is not the first time Sophie's made the bold move. Just earlier this month, Sophie visited the Pre-Hospital Education Centre at Thames Valley Air Ambulance in a brown suit by the British designer - days after it was revealed Brooklyn, 26, did not want his parents to publicly contact him.

Meanwhile, Victoria has refused to keep a low profile, over the weekend she remerged back into the spotlight for celebrations that blended personal joy and unity.

She attended former Spice Girl Emma Bunton's 50th birthday alongside fellow ex-bandmates, sharing a moment from the festivities on social media, before heading to Paris with her husband David Beckham and their other children.

In the French capital, Victoria received one of fashion's most prestigious honours - being named a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture, recognising her decades of influence in design and cultural contribution.

Her presence at the ceremony alongside Cruz, Romeo and daughter Harper, and David underscored the family's public unity amid Brooklyn's recent statements.

The backdrop to these appearances is the very public feud that erupted earlier this month, when Brooklyn, 26, posted a series of emotional Instagram statements accusing his parents of controlling behaviour and expressing that he no longer wishes to reconcile.

His posts criticised long-standing family dynamics and suggested his parents prioritised public image over private relationships, especially following his marriage to Nicola Peltz Beckham.

While David and Victoria have not directly addressed those claims in public statements, their actions - from celebrating milestones together to supporting Victoria's award in Paris, have been interpreted by many as a show of collective strength and resilience.

Against this backdrop of family and public image, Sophie's own elegant outings gain an added layer of resonance. Meanwhile, the Beckhams continue to navigate personal challenges under the public gaze.