Kate Garraway pays tribute to late husband Derek Draper on first Father’s Day since his death as she visits his grave with children Darcey and Billy

Kate Garraway paid tribute to late husband Derek Draper on Monday after visiting his grave with her children on their first Father’s Day since his death.

The former political lobbyist died aged 56 on January 3 following a long battle with COVID-19, and Kate, 57, admitted they ensured the day was dedicated to his memory.

Sharing a previously unseen photo of herself and Derek with their children, Darcey, 18, and Billy, 14, the Good Morning Britain presenter revealed the day began with a visit to the cemetery.

She wrote:  ‘So yesterday was one of those days the kids & I knew would be tough. The day when everyone wants to celebrate their daddy.

‘We started by visiting Derek’s grave early – and talked about all the amazing things we loved about him, the daft things he did to make us laugh and all the things he has given us that we’ll never forget.’