September 16th 2024.
Next, let's talk about Kate Garraway's daughter Darcey and her exciting new chapter in life. As she heads off to university, she has been receiving an outpouring of love and support from fans and friends. This is a huge milestone for 18-year-old Darcey, especially after a difficult year for the family with the passing of Kate's husband Derek Draper in January.
Kate took to Instagram to share a video of their car packed to the brim with moving boxes. She wrote, "And just like that, she was off! That tiny helpless baby we brought home from the hospital 18 years ago is now heading to #uni! Like thousands of other parents this weekend, I played the game of #studentjenga trying to fit everything in the car. Thank goodness for my trusty Victor #volvo with its massive boot! It's such an emotional moment on so many levels and the house is so quiet without Darcey. But we couldn't be prouder of her for starting this new chapter and we know her Dad is with her every step of the way. Happy Monday everyone! #newchapter #seizetheday."
In the video, we see Kate trying to fit everything in the car, rearranging boxes to make room after the boot is completely full. She jokes, "Gold heels, by the way, and no actual books as far as I can see!" before adding, "She thinks she's so different from me, but when it comes to chaos and kerfuffle, she's actually quite like me."
As soon as Kate shared the news, her followers and famous friends flooded the comments with messages of love and well-wishes for Darcey. Lizzie Cundy wrote, "Best of luck gorgeous Darcey and here's to an amazing adventure. We are all so proud of you." Anthea Turner commented, "The adventure begins!" while Carol Vorderman said, "Wishing your girl all the happiness in the world on her new adventure." Even Loose Women star Denise Welch joined in, writing, "Have a great time Darcey xxx."
Kate shared Darcey and her 15-year-old son Billy with political lobbyist Draper, who passed away after a long and difficult battle with Covid-19. In recent months, Kate has been sharing how she and her family are keeping Derek's memory alive. She even visited his grave to tell him the news of Darcey's A-level results.
In a heartfelt post, Kate shared, "Darcey got her results on another one of those firsts this year - Derek's birthday. She didn't get what she might have, but she did better than any of us feared under the circumstances. I couldn't be prouder of her, and I know Derek would be too."
The family also celebrated another victory at the National Television Awards, where they won Best Authored Documentary for their ITV show, Kate Garraway: Derek's Story. During her acceptance speech, Kate dedicated the award to Derek and NHS carers, saying, "This one's for you, Derek, absolutely." She later revealed that Billy wanted to say, "Dad lives on in our hearts," but she was glad he didn't because it would have made her too emotional to speak.
Kate's documentary follows the final year of Derek's life and their family's struggles with the care system. It has picked up NTA gongs in 2021 and 2022, along with two other programmes about Derek's battle with Covid. You can watch Kate Garraway: Derek's Story on ITVX. And don't forget to tune into Good Morning Britain on ITV1 weekdays at 6 am. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with our entertainment team! You can email us, call 020 3615 2145, or visit our Submit Stuff page - we would love to hear from you!
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