Jamie Oliver’s wife Jools celebrates the graduation of their eldest child Poppy, 21, from university after studying through Covid pandemic as she says: ‘We have never felt so proud’

Jamie Oliver’s wife, Jools Oliver, took to her Instagram on Friday to celebrate their daughter Poppy’s college graduation.

The TV chef’s wife of 23 years shared a series of photos from her eldest son’s big day.

Poppy looked stunning in a navy blue gown with a ruffled skirt and her graduation cap and gown.

She posed next to her mom for a sweet shot on the steps, with Jools wrapping her in a warm hug.

In the caption, Jools praised the 21-year-old for putting in her “sweat and tears” to earn her degree.

Celebration: The TV chef’s wife of 23 years shared several photos of her eldest son’s big day

Gorgeous: Poppy looked stunning in a navy blue gown with a ruffled skirt and her graduation cap and gown.

She described teaching Poppy to read when she was four years old and her pride in seeing how far she had come.

Jools also commented on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students, saying they “deserve better.”

She wrote: ‘What a wonderful, extremely emotional happy day celebrating Poppy’s graduation. We have never felt so proud.

‘At the age of 4 you came home from school without your first reading book because they felt you weren’t ready, even though many of your classmates were.

‘You were so upset so I brought you the same books and we read them together every night at bedtime and you came in leaps and bounds! It was wonderful to see it.

‘That is my first recollection of your complete obsession with books, reading and writing, and luckily, it has never stopped!’

She continued: ‘Pops, this really is the end of an era and we can’t wait to see what your next challenge and adventure brings.

‘Thinking of all the students who have not been able to receive their titles, not having their work marked and their grades behind.

Mother and daughter: She posed next to her mom for a sweet shot on the steps, with Jools wrapping her in a warm hug.

Unbelievable: In the caption, Jools praised the 21-year-old for putting in her ‘sweat and tears’ to earn her degree

Sweetie: Described teaching Poppy to read when she was four and her pride in seeing how far she had come.

Giving his opinion: Jools also commented on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students, saying they ‘deserve better’

She wrote: ‘What a wonderful, extremely emotional happy day celebrating Poppy’s graduation. We have never felt so proud’

She continued: “Pops, this really is the end of an era and we can’t wait to see what your next challenge and adventure brings.”

Family: Jools and Jamie share five children, Poppy Honey, Daisy Boo, 19, Petal Blossom, 13, Buddy Bear, 11, and River Rocket, five

Beloveds: The couple, who have been together since they were 18, recently celebrated 23 years of marriage last month.

‘With Poppy’s year being ‘Covid newbies’ they really deserve better than being the understatement!

‘So much sweat and tears literally poured into Pop as he finished his dissertation and final exams. Hours and hours spent in the library most days until midnight!

‘Everyone deserves to be recognized and deserves to earn their degree and celebrate their graduation. Hoping this happens very soon.

Jools and Jamie share five children, Poppy Honey, Daisy Boo, 19, Petal Blossom, 13, Buddy Bear, 11, and River Rocket, five.

The couple, who have been together since they were 18, recently celebrated 23 years of marriage last month.