Celebs in the UK shared heart-warming posts in celebration of Father’s Day, observed on the third Sunday of June each year.
Leading the way was Victoria Beckham, 46, who uploaded a flashback image of her husband David, 45, and their children Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 15, and Harper, eight, from their trip to Miami last year, where they stayed at close pal Marc Anthony’s £16.5 million waterfront mansion.
Former Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes, 31, who is currently 23 weeks pregnant with her third child, posted a photo of husband Marvin, 35, in bed with their two daughters Alaia-Mai, seven, and Valentina Raine, three, as she thanked the musician for being ‘the dad I longed for’.
Happy Father’s Day! Leading the way was Victoria Beckham, 46, who uploaded a sweet flashback image of her husband David, 45, and their children Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 15, and Harper, eight, from their trip to Miami last year
Letting the beaming image do the talking, fashion designer Victoria kept her accompanying message short and sweet, penning: ‘Happy Father’s Day @davidbeckham! We all love u so so much xxxx So many kisses from us all x we love u!!!! X @brooklynbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham Harper Seven x.’ (sic)
Aspiring tennis player Romeo also took to his platform to express his appreciation towards his footballer dad by treating his followers to a childhood picture of him in the swimming pool with a shirtless David.
The former sportsman shared a touching message to his own dad Ted, 71, who he credited for ‘giving me the drive and work ethic to succeed.’
TV presenter Rochelle ensured her husband of nearly eight years felt special on the annual occasion as she posted a collage of black-and-white snaps to document his parenthood journey.
Lucky him! Former Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes, 31, who is currently 23 weeks pregnant with her third child, posted a photo of husband Marvin, 35, in bed with their two daughters Alaia-Mai, seven, and Valentina Raine, three
Way back when: Aspiring tennis player Romeo also took to his platform to express his appreciation towards his footballer dad by treating his followers to a childhood picture of him in the swimming pool with a shirtless David
Gratitude: The former sportsman shared a touching message to his own dad Ted, 71, who he credited for ‘giving me the drive and work ethic to succeed’
The This Morning star, who has been candid about her ‘non-existent’ relationship with her estranged father Mark Piper in the past, wrote on her account: ‘Happy Fathers Day to the man we got SO lucky to call our own.
‘Watching you be and grow as a Dad is something so special to me..it’s the most natural thing in the world to you and you put it before anything else. You are the Dad that others look at and wish you were theirs.
‘Growing up I longed for one like you…You are the best, you deserve the best and you will ALWAYS be their number 1. With a new little one on the way I’m so blessed I get to watch you do it all over again.
‘Love you endlessly (the first pic is my favourite, he was away working for a few days and I think you can tell he was very missed).’
‘Growing up I longed for one like you’: TV presenter Rochelle ensured her husband of nearly eight years felt special on the annual occasion as she posted a collage of black-and-white snaps from his parenthood journey
‘I think you can tell he was very missed’: The TV and radio host hugged his girls as he returned home following a few days at work in a nostalgic frame
A trip down memory lane: A flashback image showed Marvin and his eldest child lovingly gazing at Valentina during what appeared to be a family function
Family first: For the occasion, the JLS hunk woke up to a Bottega Veneta gift from the What About Us hitmaker, while his little angels presented him with a homemade card and Lucky Charms for breakfast
There’s more! Marmite on toast with a side of watermelon slices from Alaia-Mai rounded off his first meal of the day
Just the two of us: The TV star, who has been candid about her ‘non-existent’ relationship with her estranged father Mark Piper in the past, was single-handedly brought up by her ‘superwoman’ mother, Roz Wiseman (pictured with Roz in 2010)
‘Love you Daddy’: Holly Willoughby looked unrecognisable as she shared a childhood image with her father Brian, who bore a striking resemblance to music mogul Simon Cowell
For the occasion, the JLS hunk woke up to a Bottega Veneta gift from the What About Us hitmaker, while his little angels presented him with a homemade card and Lucky Charms for breakfast.
Rochelle’s parents divorced when she was only three and was raised in a single-parent household, but has managed to forge ‘successful’ relationships with her long-lost half-siblings, Love Island star Sophie Piper, 21, Lili, 24, and Jake, 23 – who her father shares with new partner Julie.
Over in Cheshire, WAG Coleen Rooney pulled out all the stops for her husband Wayne as he was given breakfast in bed from his sons Kai, 10, Klay, seven, Kit, three, and Cass, two, as well as massive balloons which spelt out ‘dad’.
Footballer Rio Ferdinand – whose wife Kate, 29, recently revealed they’re expecting their first child together – also joined in on the festivities by thanking his ‘suave’ father Julian for ‘being there when I’ve needed you’.
Alongside images of the duo, the pundit, 41, said: ‘Happy Father’s Day Dad you being there when I’ve needed you, especially most recently means so much to me. Love you dad ❤️ #Suave #TheJudge.’ (sic)
Lookalikes: Footballer Rio Ferdinand – whose wife Kate, 29, recently revealed they’re expecting their first child together – also joined in on the festivities by thanking his ‘suave’ father Julian for ‘being there when I’ve needed you’
‘Can’t wait for our next chapter’: Later in the day, Kate shared a Father’s Day tribute to husband Rio, marking her first post since announcing they’re expecting their first child together
His happy place: WAG Coleen Rooney pulled out all the stops for her husband Wayne as he was given breakfast in bed from his sons Kai, 10, Klay, seven, Kit, three, and Cass, two, as well as massive balloons which spelt out ‘dad’
Sweet: Tamara Ecclestone, 35, who is currently staying on her parents’ £28 million yacht in Croatia, paused on sharing endless holiday snaps to wish both her dad and husband Jay Rutland, 39, (pictured with a young Sophia) a happy Father’s Day
Loved ones: The Formula One heiress also shared a photo alongside Bernie, 89, who is soon to be a father for the fourth time
‘I can’t wait until the day we meet again’: Demi Rose paid homage to her late father Barrie, 80, who died in October 2018
Full house: Peter Crouch’s children Sophia, nine, Liberty, four, and sons Johnny, two, and Jack, 11 months treated their doting father to breakfast in bed, before the family enjoyed a refreshing stroll
‘I love watching him with our girls’: Amanda Holden thanked husband Chris Hughes for being an ‘amazing daddy’ to their daughters Lexi, 14, and Hollie, eight
Heartwarming: Davina McCall wrote a nice note about her father Andrew (L), who suffers from Alzheimer’s, while TOWIE’s Gemma Collins uploaded a throwback image of herself fishing with her shirtless dad Alan (R)
The father-of-three’s mum Janice St Fort died in July 2017 aged 58, after losing her battle with cancer – marking the Ferdinands’ second tragedy in just two years after Rio’s wife Rebecca Ellison left behind their kids Lorenz, 13, Tate, 11, and Tia, nine, when she passed away from the disease in May 2015 at just 34.
Tamara Ecclestone, 35, who is currently staying on her parents’ £28 million yacht in Croatia alongside her family, paused on sharing endless holiday snaps to wish both her dad and husband a happy Father’s Day.
The Formula One heiress shared a sweet throwback photo of daughter Sophia, six, as a baby along with her husband Jay Rutland, 39.
To accompany the photo, Tamara penned: ‘Happy Fathers Day to the best Daddy to Fifi the wrestler the swimmer and football player. We love you @jayrutland.’
Love: Kate Garraway vowed to never give up on her husband Derek Draper (pictured top left and bottom right) in an emotional tribute as he continues to fight for his life after his coronavirus battle (also pictured: her father Gordon and Derek’s dad Ken)
‘A tough day for us’: The Good Morning Britain co-host, 53, had stepped back from all platforms in recent weeks, as her husband remains critically ill while battling COVID-19
Moving on: Jacqueline Jossa, meanwhile, paid tribute to Dan Osborne with a cute series of photos following claims the couple had been ‘struggling’ during the early weeks of lockdown, leading to the actress temporarily moving out
Creative: Above the former TOWIE star’s head was a homemade banner that spelled ‘Happy Daddy Day’ in paint, written by Mia, two, Ella, five and his son Teddy, six
Doting: The EastEnders star, 27, put on a united front when she shared photos of Dan and their kids as he opened his Father’s Day gifts, which featured a personalised mug
Stronger than ever: Last month, thespian Jacqueline revealed she was ‘struggling’ as she moved out of the house she shares with husband Dan, but has since returned amid claims she has given him his ‘last chance’
The star also shared a photo alongside Bernie, 89, who is soon to be a father for the fourth time, and wrote: ‘Happy Fathers Day to the best Dad and Grandad the best example of always being fair and kind and loving us unconditionally.
Jacqueline Jossa, meanwhile, paid tribute to Dan Osborne with a cute series of photos following claims the couple had been ‘struggling’ during the early weeks of lockdown, leading to the actress temporarily moving out.
However, the EastEnders star, 27, put on a united front with her husband as she shared photos of Dan and their daughters Mia, two, Ella, five and his son Teddy, six.
The I’m A Celebrity winner wrote: ‘Happy Daddy day!! We love you! ❤️ You are the most amazing daddy and your babies love you so much! Xxx.’ (sic)
Co-parents: Ex-glamour model Katie Price proved she’s still friendly with her exes Peter Andre and Kieran Hayler as she praised them for being ‘great dads’ (pictured on holiday with Peter, her son Harvey and their children Princess and Junior)
‘I appreciate you’: The TV star thanked ex-stripper Kieran, the father of son Jett, six and daughter Bunny, five, in a separate post
The best of both worlds: The reality star, 42, who gave birth to her eldest child Harvey, 18, in 2002 following a romance with footballer Dwight Yorke, also paid tribute to her stepdad Paul Price (pictured) and her biological father Ray Infield
Former glamour model Katie Price proved she’s still friendly with her exes Peter Andre and Kieran Hayler as she praised them for being ‘great dads’ to their children.
‘Happy Father’s Day to @peterandre between us both we have amazing children and credit to you to for being such a great dad to Junior and Princess’, she penned alongside images of the former married couple and their kids Junior, 15, and Princess, 12.
Thanking ex-stripper Kieran, the father of their kids Jett, six and Bunny, five, the TV star added: ‘Happy Father’s Day to @officialkieranhayler, you are an absolutely perfect dad to Jett and Bunny!
‘I couldn’t ask for a better dad for our children and you have been great doing the home schooling, while I’ve been doing Harvey’s schooling. I appreciate it so Thank You.’ (sic)
The reality star, 42, who gave birth to her eldest child Harvey, 18, in 2002 following a romance with footballer Dwight Yorke, also paid tribute to her stepdad Paul Price and her biological father Ray Infield.
His one and only: Chef Jamie Oliver took a trip down memory lane as he gave fans insight into his childhood by sharing old images with his dad Trevor, who he hailed his ‘role model’
Impassioned: Alongside recent images of the pair, the restaurateur, 45, wrote a message about being ‘grateful’ for having his father in his life and also shared his thoughts for those ‘who are sadly no longer with us’
Chef Jamie Oliver took a trip down memory lane as he gave fans insight into his childhood by sharing old images with his dad Trevor, who he hailed his ‘role model’.
The restaurateur, 45, captioned his post: ‘Happy Father’s Day today guys !! Ive been blessed by having wonderful dad and role model in my life and for that I’m truly grateful.
‘Here’s to all you great dads out there doing your best. I hope you all get spoiled rotten today….. and it goes without saying a thought for the great dads who sadly are no longer with us. Much love jamie o x x x x.’ (sic)
Elsewhere, giggling uncontrollably, three young siblings piled on to their beaming dad Prince William in joyous horseplay.
Celebrity magnet: GMB star Piers Morgan joked his dad Glynne Pughe-Morgan ‘has all the luck’ as he shared photos of him with Miss World 2018 Vanessa Ponce and Sir Rod Stewart
Baby-faced: Love Island’s Dani Dyer, 23, shared a gushing tribute to her EastEnders actor Danny, 42, who looked unrecognisable as a young father alongside his wife Joanne Mas, 43, in a throwback snap (pictured right in 2018)
‘To one of the funniest people I know’: A selection of the media personality’s childhood photos showed Dani hugging her effortlessly cool parent
Cute: The Body Coach’s Joe Wicks wished his fellow dads a happy Father’s Day by sharing an image of himself holding his daughter Indie, now two, for the first time
The gorgeous photograph is the latest to be taken by the Duchess of Cambridge, and has been released to mark Father’s Day and William’s 38th birthday, both of which fell on Sunday.
It clearly shows the playful, loving bond between the family, and how the Duke is revelling in the role that has been the making of him – fatherhood.
Another new image – on our front page – reinforces that, with William cuddling two-year-old Louis on his knee while Princess Charlotte, five, and Prince George, six, lark around them. The swing they are sitting on has significance for Father’s Day, too, as it was a wedding present from Prince Charles.
The happy normality, away from the trappings and travails of Royalty, is reflected in the high-street clothes they wear. Charlotte sports a pair of £10 John Lewis dungarees with a nautical striped T-shirt and rose-pink £24.99 Igor canvas shoes, also from John Lewis. Blond Louis wears a £4.99 Gap polo bodysuit and blue shorts, while George sports a £5.99 khaki H&M T-shirt.
‘The best thing about having you as my husband, is that our daughter has you as her Daddy’: New mother Millie Mackintosh took time to upload a heartfelt message to mark her husband Hugo Taylor’s first Father’s Day with daughter Sienna Grace
‘I had so much fun with you’: Kate Beckinsale remembered her late father, actor Richard Beckinsale, who passed away from a heart attack in 1979 aged 31
Terrific trio: Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black marked another big event at home with their son Robert Ray, 23 months ahead of his second birthday
Celebrations: The diver, 26, also showed off the adorable Father’s Day card he’d helped create with Robert Ray and the gifts he had given the screenwriter, 46
‘To this incredible man’: Myleene Klass’ partner Simon Motson was showered with love on the special day as she highlighted his talents in a message alongside an image of the PR expert with their son Apollo, 10 months
Sweet: Stacey Solomon left Joe Swash (L) in tears with a homemade card from their son Rex, 12 months, to ring in the occasion, while Molly-Mae Hague expressed her gratitude towards her dad Stephen (R) for being her ‘number 1 supporter’
Kate, a keen and talented photographer, took these delightful pictures on Friday in the grounds of their Norfolk country home, Anmer Hall, and they demonstrate the fruits of William’s determination that his children would have what he never did: a secure, happy and rural childhood with both parents hands-on and putting their offspring first.
Kate, 38, enjoyed an idyllic Berkshire countryside upbringing, growing up in the close-knit Middleton family with supportive parents and sporty younger siblings Pippa and James, who all enjoyed spending time together.
William’s experience was famously fractured – a workaholic father he rarely saw, corrosive fighting between his warring parents and ultimately the loss of his mother Diana when he was 15.
So it is little surprise that the Duke has put the happiness of his children above everything else: the job of being a parent, his No 1 priority.
The photograph shows the three siblings giggling uncontrollably and piling on to a beaming Prince William
Kate, a keen and talented photographer, took these delightful pictures on Friday in the grounds of their Norfolk country home, Anmer Hall