'She's been her rock': Victoria Beckham helping to comfort sister Louise as she splits from second husband after five years

She's renowned for her business savvy after building up a global fashion brand in a few short years.

And Victoria Beckham has proved herself to be just as steely when it comes to her family.

The designer has been a shoulder to cry on for younger sister Louise Adams following the breakdown of her five-year marriage to businessman Darren Flood.


Sisterly support: Victoria Beckham has been her sister Louise's 'rock' after she split from her second husband Darren Flood after five years




The former Spice Girl has been spending more time with her family than usual in recent months after launching her flagship Victoria Beckham store in London, as well as promoting her brand in Manchester.

On her sister's birthday on November 22, Victoria took to Twitter to share a cute childhood snap of the pair, writing: 'To my wonderful sister on her birthday. You are a wonderful mother and beautiful friend x I love u x Victoria.'



Over: Louise married businessman Darren in 2009, two years after her first marriage broke down


Party planners: Victoria and husband David laid on a lavish reception for the pair at their then home, Beckingham Palace

Louise married former broker Darren in December, 2009 in an intimate registry office ceremony, with only their mothers as witnesses.

Victoria and husband David threw them a lavish bash at their then Hertfordshire mansion, dubbed Beckingham Palace short after Christmas.

It was the mother-of-four's second marriage - her first, to mobile phone company boss Hayden Isted, also ended after five years in 2007.

The marriage collapse comes after companies Darren was involved in and helped run were embroiled in fraud allegations.



Sweet tweet: The designer shared a cute childhood snap of her and Louise to mark her sister's birthday


Family ties: Victoria has been spending more time in the UK to be near her sister

Five people connected with one business were arrested and questioned earlier this year amid claims an elderly widow had been 'grossly overcharged' for investments.

It was also alleged that staff used the Beckham name in a bid to persuade people to invest.

There was no suggestion Darren was personally involved in any wrongdoing.

The split will be hard for the entire Adams clan, who are said to have been fond of Louise's partner.

Speaking after their 2009 nuptials, Victoria said: 'I'm really excited. Her husband-to-be is just wonderful.

'It's going to be a nice atmosphere to be having a wedding a couple of days after Christmas.'

A representative for Victoria has declined to comment.



Hard: The split will come as a blow for the Adams clan, pictured above at Victoria's London store launch, who are said to have been fond of Louise's partner