Kate Garraway enjoyed a trip to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park with her children on Sunday, after the family spent their first Christmas without Derek Draper.
The Good Morning Britain presenter, 57, her daughter Darcey, 18, and son Billy, 15, seemed in good spirits despite what would have been a difficult week.
Former political lobbyist Derek died in January at the age of 56 from complications of COVID-19, nearly four years after falling ill with the respiratory virus.
Kate bundled up in a beige quilted jacket and pink hat, while Darcey wore stylish earmuffs.
She added a sleek brown leather bag to her look and wore her blonde locks in loose waves.
Darcey was all smiles as she played darts and beat Kate to win a big soft plush, while her brother Billy gave their mum a high five when she came first in the water gun challenge.
Kate Garraway enjoyed a trip to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park with her children on Sunday, after the family had their first Christmas without Derek.
The Good Morning Britain presenter, 57, his daughter Darcey, 18, and son Billy, 15, seemed in good spirits despite what would have been a difficult week.
Former political lobbyist Derek died in January at the age of 56 from complications of COVID-19, nearly four years after falling ill with the respiratory virus.
Kate recently spoke openly about the difficulties the family will face over the festive period following the loss of her husband Derek, but is looking forward to making “new memories” with her children.
Derek was one of the country’s hardest-suffering coronavirus patients and remained in hospital for more than a year, but never fully recovered after the virus left lasting damage to his organs.
“This Christmas will be difficult, as all firsts are, but I told the kids, ‘Let’s do what feels right, do some new things and make some new memories,'” she said. Woman and home.
“You have to try to let things evolve into new memories, and they will guide me.”
The TV favorite went on to recall the recent Christmases before Derek’s tragic death, which were also quite “challenging” due to his illness.
‘It will be our first Christmas without Derek, but to be honest, the last four or five Christmases have been challenging, although we have also had the joy of having Derek there with us.
“I hope I’m not whining all day, but I’m sure there will be emotional moments. However, I want it to be fun and happy for Darcey and Billy because it’s been a tough few years for them. They might think, ‘At least Dad doesn’t have money anymore.’ pain”.
Kate had previously paid tribute to Darcey after receiving her A-Level results in August, seven months after Derek’s death.
Kate bundled up in a beige quilted jacket and pink hat, while Darcey wore stylish earmuffs.
She added a sleek brown leather bag to her look and wore her blonde locks in loose waves while opting for natural makeup.
Kate recently spoke openly about the difficulties the family will face over the festive period following the loss of her husband Derek, but is looking forward to making “new memories”.
Derek was one of the country’s hardest-suffering coronavirus patients and remained in hospital for more than a year, but never fully recovered after the virus left lasting damage to his organs.
“This Christmas will be difficult, as all firsts are, but I told the kids, ‘Let’s do what feels right, do some new things and make some new memories,'” she told Woman & Home.
The TV favorite went on to recall the recent Christmases before Derek’s tragic death, which were also quite “challenging” due to his illness.
Kate was joined by her family and friends for the holiday.
And Darcey made sure her dad was still with her by packing a family photo when he soon left for college, taken before he contracted the disease in March 2020, and one of his favorite Panama hats.
Sharing a video of the teenager’s departure with her Instagram followers, Kate revealed the unframed photo and hat Darcey previously wore at Wimbledon in the back seat of her car while on the sidewalk outside her home in North London.
Captioning the clip, he wrote: ‘And just like that it was gone! That helpless little baby we brought home from the hospital 18 years ago has gone to #uni!
‘Like thousands of other parents, this weekend I was playing that game of Jenga trying to fit everything into the car. Thank goodness my dear Victor has a huge boot!
He added: “It’s such an emotional moment on so many levels and boy is the house quiet.”
“But Darcey, we couldn’t be prouder as you begin this new chapter in your life and know that your dad will be with you every step of the way.”
He also participated in some of the attractions.
Darcey was busy concentrating on the game.
She bundled up in her winter clothes.
They wore similar puffer jackets for the day.
Kate seemed a little scared on one of the rides.
She was absorbing the festive atmosphere.
It will have been a difficult time of year for the family
They got involved in all the different activities.
She high-fived him after the game.
They chose which prize they wanted to take home