DIARY sure Rio’s 40th not a flip-flop
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A thrilled Rio also posted a photo of the couple together before they headed to the celebrations, saying: “Pre-party snap!!
“Had the best birthday, thrown for me by this thoughtful one!
“Every little detail on the night carefully put together which made for a special night with friends and family.”
Kate showed off her glowing tan from their recent romantic trip to Abu Dhabi at the bash in a deep red crop top and coordinating colourful layered skirt.
And Rio looked smart in a navy suit, striped T-shirt and white trainers. The father-of-three recently popped the question to Kate on holiday, watched by his children Lorenz, 12, Tate, 10, and Tia, seven after letting them in on the secret. Rio chose a helipad at Abu Dhabi’s St Regis Hotel, with an incredible view over the Emirate, to propose. Fans have been delighted to see Rio find happiness again after the tragedy of losing his wife Rebecca Ellison to cancer in May 2015. Kate and Rio went public with their relationship last year and Kate gave up her showbiz life to spend more Rio Ferdinand time with the former defender and his family.
The pair met in Dubai and after being introduced by mutual friends and gallant Rio asked his children’s permission before asking her out over a fry up in a cafe in London – and they were there to witness the moment.
He said to her: “I really like you, I like your dog. Will you be my girlfriend?”
Kate explained previously: “A really big part of the relationship is everything we’ve done, we’ve included them in everything, and let them know that I wasn’t taking their dad away from them.”
Kate says they have a special room at home dedicated to Rebecca and Rio’s mum, Janice St Fort, who passed away last year, including photos of the women and they all go to the cemetery together to remember them. England