Kate Ferdinand shows off baby bump for the first time in adorable tribute to Rio

She looks stunning!

Author: Georgie HollandPublished 22nd Jun 2020
Last updated 22nd Jun 2020

Kate Ferdinand has taken to Instagram to show off her blossoming baby bump for the first time, in a heart-warming tribute to her husband, Rio Ferdinand, for Father's Day. The 29-year-old stunned in a gorgeous dress, as she celebrated her husband yesterday (21st June).

Sharing a picture of her and Rio, she wrote, 'Happy Father’s Day to you @rioferdy5 💙 you are the best daddy to Lorenz, Tate & Tia ....(& Ronnie 😉). Can’t wait for our next chapter. Let’s celebrate you today 💙' (sic).

Overjoyed fans took to the comments to gush over the happy couple, with one writing, 'Perfect family .. happy endings are real 💕' (sic) and another saying, 'Congratulations! Wishing you a safe and healthy pregnancy x' (sic).

Kate announced her pregnancy last Friday (19th June) by sharing a video of her and Rio telling his three children of the news.

Kate isn't the only star that took to Instagram yesterday to celebrate Father's Day, with celebs like Stacey Solomon, Victoria Beckham and Holly Willoughby also posting adorable tributes...

Stacey shared an adorable message to her partner Joe Swash, calling him a 'role model' to her children, Zachary, 12, Leighton, eight, and Rex, one, as well as Joe's son Harry, 12.

Victoria shared the cutest message to David, who she shares Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 15, and Harper, eight, with.

Holly also took to Instagram to share a sweet Father's Day message to her dad, Brian.

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