Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham have said they are “so proud” of their son Romeo as he celebrated his 24th birthday on Tuesday.

The former footballer, 51, shared several snaps of him with his son, including some from his childhood.

He wrote: “Happy Birthday mate, we love you so much and I’m so proud of you for all you are as a person, sweet, kind and just an amazing young man… Love you so so much have the best day ever you deserve it.”

Lady Beckham, 52, also posted several pictures and added: “Romeo, you have the biggest smile and an even bigger heart. You are smart, kind and loved by us all so much.

“We are so proud of the incredible young man you have become. You treat everyone with such respect and kindness. Happy birthday @romeobeckham we love you.”

Romeo’s younger brother Cruz, 21, posted a childhood photo of them together and wrote: “Happy birthday man I love you xxx.”

Romeo has developed a modelling career and will make his acting debut in the upcoming tennis romance film Forty Love, which is directed by fashion photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti.

The Beckhams’ eldest child, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, did not publicly wish his brother a happy birthday as he is estranged from his family.

In a social media statement in January, Peltz Beckham, 27, accused his parents of “trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped”.

He also alleged his wife had been “disrespected” by his family, that his parents controlled narratives in the press about their family and put “Brand Beckham” first.

Lady Beckham told The Wall Street Journal she and Sir David “love our children so much” and have “always tried to be the best parents”.