Their son Brooklyn recently dropped out of university in New York City, reportedly because he felt too ‘homesick’.
So David and Victoria Beckham made sure their family spent some quality time together on Tuesday, as they enjoyed a relaxing day on the beach during a holiday in Croatia.
The former footballer, 43, showed off his impressive physique in nothing but his swimming trunks as he joined his wife Victoria, 44, and their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper for an action-packed day of sunbathing and jet skiing.
Family matters: David and Victoria Beckham enjoyed a family holiday in Croatia with their brood on Tuesday (David pictured with Brooklyn and Cruz, left, as well as Romeo, right)
Sun worshipper: His wife Victoria, 44, was seen soaking up the sunshine on a boat with son Romeo as they spent quality time together in the sunshine
The famous family looked completely relaxed as they soaked up the sunshine of the stunning Adriatic coastline, in a rare group outing.
David first caught attention in a pair of bright blue swim shorts – displaying his tattooed and impressively muscular frame for all to see as he hit the beach with his family.
Teaming the trunks with only a white cap, worn backwards, the former Manchester United star was effortlessly cool as he wandered along the pebble beach, topping up his tan.
The star was joined by his sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, who looked happy to be reunited on holiday as they fooled around on the beach path.
Refreshing: David was seen sipping on a beer as he relaxed with his family in the sunshine
Let’s go! Tiring of sunbathing, the footballer was then seen taking his daughter Harper for a ride on a jet ski
Hunky: David first caught attention in a pair of bright blue swim shorts – displaying his tattooed and impressively muscular frame for all to see
My boys: The star was joined by his sons Romeo, Brooklyn and Cruz (L-R)
Having a ball: The brothers looked happy to be reunited on holiday as they fooled around on the beach path
Matching: All three brothers opted for matching T-shirt and short combos, as well as brightly coloured caps, to mirror their father’s sense of style
Catching up: The boys happily chatted together as they spent time in the sunshine
Quality time: David was later seen catching up with Cruz in the shade
All three brothers opted for matching T-shirt and short combos, as well as brightly coloured caps, to mirror their father’s sense of style.
Never away from activity for too long, David was then spotted taking daughter Harper, seven, for an exciting spin on a jet-ski.
Perched at the front of the seat, the youngest Beckham child could not contain her glee as she laughed and whooped with her father, while he sped her around the coast.
Meanwhile mother Victoria and Harper’s brothers were seen clambering onto a speed boat to watch the action themselves – with the former Spice Girl simultaneously sunning herself in a sporty black vest and shorts.
Off we go! Never away from activity for too long, David was then spotted taking daughter Harper, seven, for an exciting spin on a jet-ski
Cheeky: Brooklyn made his dad and sister laugh as he crept up on them in the water
Here she comes: Meanwhile mother Victoria, 44, was spotted getting into a speed boat with son Romeo to watch the jet skiing event unfold, clad in a sporty vest and shorts combo, teamed with Nike trainers
Chic: Keeping a low profile in a black cap, the star still maintained her glamorous sense of style with a leather tote on one arm
Quality time: Victoria was seen happily chatting to Romeo on board, as she topped up her tan in the sunshine
Keeping a low profile in a black cap, the star still maintained her glamorous sense of style with a leather tote as she chatted to son Romeo on board, and proudly snapped photos of Harper on her adventure.
Tiring of their afternoon of activity, the group were then seen retiring to their sun loungers – with David happily sipping on a beer as he relaxed with his brood.
Brooklyn, 19, is no doubt delighted to be spending time with his family, having reportedly dropped out of university earlier this year due to feeling ‘homesick’.
The teen was enrolled on a photography course at the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York, and has been living there for the last year.
Back to reality: The group later parked their jet skis up on the shore
Chilling out: Tiring of their afternoon of activity, the group were then seen retiring to their sun loungers (Romeo pictured with David and Victoria)
Comfortable: The group laughed and chatted together in the blazing heat
Provisions: Victoria was seen offering up a plate of watermelon to her son Brooklyn
Ready to go: Victoria was later seen laying her towel out as she prepared to sunbathe
However, the oldest of the Beckham brood has now bowed out of his four-year course – which costs more than $23,000 per term – because he was missing his family back in the UK.
He confided in his close friends months ago but he decided to stick it out until the end of term, according to The Mirror.
Brooklyn has reportedly deferred the course for an internship with a respected British photographer, whose name remains a secret.
Sources said his Spice Girl mum is delighted to have her boy back – telling friends she ‘absolutely hated’ being separated from him.
Further fun: The family then embarked on a family boat trip around the coast
Fooling around: Brooklyn was seen tipping his brother overboard at one point
Close: The family are known to be close, and are often seen holidaying together
Reunited: the oldest of the Beckham brood has now bowed out of his four-year course – which costs more than $23,000 per term – because he was missing his family (above) back in the UK
Doting mother: Sources said his Spice Girl mum (above) is delighted to have her boy back – telling friends she ‘absolutely hated’ being separated from him
An insider told the paper: ‘It sounds as if he was truly homesick and was feeling lonely out there. He adores his family, in the end it was the lure to come back to them all that swung it – and the prospect of a terrific internship.
‘Victoria is absolutely delighted at the news and couldn’t contain herself when it was all coming to plan – to have Brooklyn back under the same roof is a dream come true for her.’
Brooklyn also no longer has romantic ties to the States, having parted ways from his actress girlfriend Chloe Grace Moretz in March.
Meanwhile David is on holiday with his family after spending recent weeks in Miami, where he has launched his Major League Soccer franchise.
Time to boogie: Romeo, 15, and Cruz, thirteen, were seen dancing on the shore later on
Helping hand: David, clad in a new pair of swim shorts, asked a local for directions before he headed off with his kids
Reunion: David is on holiday with his family after spending recent weeks in Miami, where he has launched his Major League Soccer franchise
Taking a break: David looked happy to be enjoying a break in his busy schedule, after confirming his new MLS team had been approved, and would likely start playing in 2020
Catching up: David was later seen catching up with the locals