Kate Wright says she’s ‘found 4 of the most precious people’ in emotional Instagram tribute to boyfriend Rio Ferdinand and his kids
She has just spent her first Christmas with the footballer and his three kids
KATE Wright has posted an emotional new year's tribute to her boyfriend Rio Ferdinand and his children.
Alongside a snapshot of them on a recent holiday, the ex-Towie star wrote: "The hardest but most rewarding year yet! Ups & downs but I have gained 4 of the most precious people 🤗.... "
She added: "Happy new year everyone, I hope your year is filled with health & happiness, keep your loved ones close."
Kate spent her first Christmas with Rio and the kids, posting a picture of her tree ahead of the big day, and the mounds of presents underneath it.
In the centre of the pic lied five boxes marks for Christmas Eve boxes – with Kate and Rio’s in gold, and Rio’s three kids Lorenz, Tia and Tate all getting a larger one in red.
She simply captioned the pic: “Cosy Christmas Eve with my favourites“
The former Towie star later posted a photo of her with the entire family in matching pyjamas, cuddled up with their backs against the camera.
It seems Kate has fit right in with Rio’s family unit as they’ve grown almost inseparable over the past few months.
As well as heading out on holiday together, the pair have been posting couples workout videos regularly on Instagram.
The relationship has gone down well with his fans, who are delighted that he has found love again following the tragic death of his wife and mother of his three children Rebecca Ellison in 2015.
They have been dating since February and confirmed their relationship in July.
The pair kept their relationship closely guarded before going public, but now they are open about their romance and regularly shared loved up pictures together online.
A friend of Kate’s told The Sun last month: “They are so happy together. It's going really well.”
The insider continued: “Kate was telling her friends how great everything is for her at the moment.
“Rio's children love her.
“She sees Rio as her soulmate – they have a real connection.
“She was saying she is happy to take a backseat with work and let his family be the priority.”
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