Kate Garraway has marked the first Father’s Day without husband Derek Draper as she and her children visited his grave.
Derek died in January at the age of 56 following his battle with Covid-19 and its after-effects.
On Sunday (June 16), Kate and her kids faced another first hurdle without him as she expressed her sadness over Father’s Day.
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Alongside a throwback picture of herself, Derek and their two children Darcey and Billy in New York, Kate penned a heartbreaking message. Kate, 57, also shared pictures of her own dad and Derek’s father.
The day when everyone wants to celebrate their daddy.
She said: “So yesterday was one of those days the kids and I knew would be tough. #fathersday – the day when everyone wants to celebrate their daddy.
“We started by visiting Derek’s grave early – and talked about all the amazing things we loved about him, the daft things he did to make us laugh and all the things he has given us that we’ll never forget.”
Good Morning Britain star Kate continued: “We have so much to be grateful for. We’re also so grateful to still have my amazing dad in our lives and Derek’s dad too.
“Brilliant Papa & Grandad. Then thanks to my fab @global family we went to the #capitalsummertimeball – an amazing day of music and summer joy.
“It was sad coming home and not finding Derek waiting to hear ‘all about it’ as he used to say.
“But so wonderful that we had him at all.”
Kate concluded the message: “I know for so many yesterday would have been a tough day so here’s to getting through and let’s celebrate all the wonderful fathers and father figures and what they gift us everyday.”
Kate’s followers shared their messages of support in the comments. One person said: “Lovely words Kate. Thinking of you all.”
Another wrote: “Gorgeous photo, memories to treasure. Lots of love and strength to you and your beautiful family.”
Meanwhile, a third added: “Thought about you and your family yesterday Kate. The firsts are hard. Sending lots of love to you.”
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