Vogue Williams didn’t appear fazed by news of England’s latest COVID-19 lockdown, as she continued to soak up the sun in St Barts. on Tuesday after flouting London’s Tier 4 travel rules to make the trip.
The TV and radio presenter, 35, slipped into a strapless white bikini as she enjoyed a paddle in the sea with her eldest child Theodore, two, and husband Spencer Matthews.
Vogue faced backlash as it was revealed last week she’d broken the government’s rules on travelling while London was in Tier 4 by flying abroad for the family break.
Nothing to see here! Vogue Williams didn’t appear fazed by news of England’s latest COVID-19 lockdown, as she continued to soak up the sun in St Barts. on Tuesday after flouting London’s Tier 4 travel rules to make the trip
Looking good: Vogue was also joined by her husband Spencer Matthews as they continued to enjoy their sunny break, after facing backlash for breaking Tier 4’s international travel ban to fly abroad
Vogue continued to enjoy her sunny getaway unaware of the impending lockdown back home as she showed off her honed physique in a strapless white bikini.
The two-piece highlighted Vogue’s holiday tan, while she accessorised her beach look with a selection of bangles, gold chain necklaces and hoop earrings.
Clearly enjoying a break from England’s freezing January weather, the mother-of-two shielded her eyes from the rays with a pair of gold-rimmed Ray Ban shades, while wading in the shallows of the water, and wore her highlighted blonde locks slicked back into a chic chignon.
Wow! Vogue continued to enjoy her sunny getaway unaware of the impending lockdown back home as she showed off her honed physique in a strapless white bikini
Joining Vogue on the beach was her husband Spencer, 32, who proudly flaunted the results of his recent fitness transformation as he headed into the sea for a swim with his wife.
Spencer has been working hard on his physique in recent months after bagging an 11-page spread in the January issue of Men’s Health.
The couple headed to the beach hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced England would be placed in lockdown for the third time, with any non-essential international travel banned.
This may come as a surprise to many reality stars who jetted abroad for the Christmas abroad, with many claiming their breaks were for ‘work reasons.’
Vogue – who lives in Battersea, London, with husband Spencer and their two children – certainly looked happy to be away as she lived it up in the French Caribbean, despite rules advising against all but essential travel from the UK.
At the time of the their flight, travel abroad for leisure was banned under Tier 4 guidelines. Travel exceptions were only allowed for reasons such as work, education and childcare. Travel for leisure is now totally banned in the UK following the third nationwide lockdown.
Busy? Despite being on holiday Spencer appeared busy chatting away on his phone
Hello? Spencer strolled along the beach while chatting on his phone
Couple: Vogue and Spencer could be seen having a chat on the beach
Cooling off: Theodore matched his mum in a pair of adorable white swimming shorts
Vogue was last spotted in London hours after the capital entered into Tier 4 restrictions on Sunday, December 20.
The trip came after Vogue lamented the new restrictions – and expressed her sadness that she would not make it home to Ireland for Christmas.
An active social media user, the star has thus far, made no mention of her trip on Instagram.
Beach babe! Vogue wore her highlighted blonde locks slicked back into a chic chignon, while appearing to go make-up free for their outing
Uh oh! Vogue – who lives in Battersea, London , with husband Spencer Matthews and their two children – looked happy as she enjoyed a day on the beach in the French Caribbean, despite rules advising against all but essential travel from the UK
MailOnline contacted representatives for Vogue for comment at the time.
Vogue is a frequent visitor to St. Barts as her husband Spencer’s parents own the five-star Eden Rock hotel on the island.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel to St Martin and St Barts.
Flouting the rules: At the time of the their flight, travel abroad for leisure was banned under Tier 4 guidelines
Pictured: Vogue was last spotted in London hours after the capital entered into Tier 4 restrictions on Sunday, December 20
All travellers over the age of 11 must undertake an obligatory test for COVID-19 within 72 hours before departure for St Martin & St Barthélemy. The traveller must show proof of a negative result before embarking.
Travellers must also provide a self -certified document stating that they have no COVID symptoms and that to their knowledge they have not been in contact with any person confirmed positive within the last 14 days.
In Tier 4, no household mixing was allowed, though one person can meet one other person outside in a public space, while all non-essential shops and businesses closed, including personal care and indoor entertainment.
Social media presence: The trip came after Vogue lamented the new restrictions – and expressed her sadness that she would not make it home to Ireland for Christmas
Nobody could enter or leave Tier 4 areas and residents must not stay overnight away from home.
In the ‘very high’ alert level, no household mixing was allowed indoors or outdoors, except in parks and public gardens.
All hospitality was closed, except for takeaways and deliveries, and accommodation and entertainment venues must shut.
Vogue shared her disappointment following the UK government’s announcement that London and the South East were being plunged into strict Tier 4 restrictions from midnight.
Staying mom! An active social media user, the star has thus far, made no mention of her trip on Instagram
Guidance: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel to St Martin and St Barts
Posting on her Instagram Stories, Vogue wrote: ‘Feeling so sad for those who can’t spend Christmas with family. Also so sad for those with businesses having to close again.’
‘I hope everyone can still enjoy themselves whatever they do. I wonder if I’ll ever get back to Ireland. I was meant to be there until yesterday but had to cancel again. Stay positive everyone,’ she wrote alongisde a crying emoji.
Since the family have been in St Barts it has been reported in the UK that returning residents may need a negative covid test result to reenter the country.
Paddling: Vogue was spotted wading out into the water
Catching up: Vogue shared a joke with a male companion
Beach babe! Vogue looked incredible on the family getaway