Celebs in the UK shared heart-warming posts in celebration of Father’s Day, observed on the third Sunday in June each year.
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, where they stayed at close pal Marc Anthony’s £16.5m 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 from 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
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)
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.
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 sweet 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’
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
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.’
Moving on: Jacqueline Jossa paid tribute to husband Dan Osborne with a sweet series of photos to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday
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)
Elsewhere, giggling uncontrollably, three young siblings piled on to their beaming dad Prince William in joyous horseplay.
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 photograph shows the three siblings giggling uncontrollably and piling on to a beaming Prince William
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.
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.
Kate, a keen and talented photographer, took these delightful pictures on Friday in the grounds of their Norfolk country home, Anmer Hall