Kate Ferdinand has marked a big family milestone with husband Rio as her stepson Lorenz turned 18.
The former TOWIE star celebrated the big occasion with a sweet Instagram tribute, posting a throwback picture of herself with Lorenz alongside a photo of them today.
"Towering over me now," she captioned the Story (via OK!). "Happy 18th birthday to our eldest. I am forever proud of you and so grateful I have you in my life. Keep shining. Love you always xxx."
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Former footballer Rio also shared a series of pictures of his son, writing: "What a young man this one is growing up to be. We couldn't be prouder. Love you Renz."
Rio shares Lorenz alongside siblings Tate and Tia with late wife Rebecca Ellison, who passed away from breast cancer in 2015.
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Rio and Kate married in 2019, and share son Cree, who was born in 2020, and daughter Shae, whom they welcomed last summer.
Announcing Shae's birth in July 2023, Kate shared a black and white photo of the newborn's hands held by other family members, writing: "Shae Ferdinand. 10.7.23. Our strong little girl."
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Meanwhile, Kate previously opened up about her relationship with her stepchildren, revealing on the Parenting Hell podcast: "Their mum is a massive part of our lives and always will be.
"I would never want the children to think I am taking the role of [Rebecca]. I am a maternal figure to them but their mum is their mum. She is part of our lives. We talk about her all the time.
"It is really weird but I feel like I know her."
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