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Catriona Rowntree shares sweet throwback photo of first date with husband James Pettit as the couple celebrate 17 years of marriage READ MORE: Getaway star Catriona Rowntree reveals the surprising hotel hacks she swears by By STEPHEN BISSET FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 11:40, 5 April 2025 | Updated: 11:46, 5 April 2025 e-mail View comments Advertisement Catriona Rowntree has paid a sweet tribute to her husband James Pettit as the couple mark 17 years of marriage. The veteran presenter, 53, took to Instagram on Saturday to mark the auspicious occasion with a series of cute throwback photos. The romantic carousel showed the couple at various stages over their 17 years together.
The first image showed a very fresh faced looking couple at what was their first date. The pair happily posed with their heads resting on each other as they sat at a restaurant table for what was to be a very auspicious occasion. Another shot showed a clearly smitten Catriona happily accepting a loving peck on the cheek from James.
Catriona Rowntree has paid a sweet tribute to her husband James Pettit as the couple mark 17 years of marriage Other images showed the couple having what appeared to be a family snowbound vacation. The last image, showed Catriona and James beaming as they posed amid a palm tree backdrop, with colourful leis around their necks. '#happyanniversary #firstdate #inshock 17 years today #love,' Catriona captioned the romantic images, augmenting the sentiment with a love heart emoji.
The post was met with a flurry of comments from friends and followers, with many gushing over the couple's rock solid relationship. 'Awww how gorgeous are those photos congratulations to you both,' one follower offered. Another chimed in with a similar: 'Happy Anniversary, may you celebrate many more beautiful, loving years together' Fellow TV star Jules Lund also jumped in with a cheeky: 'Hey there cutie pie.
And a special hello to you too Treens.' Catriona and James have been married since 2008 and share two sons, Andrew, 14, and Charles, 12. The veteran presenter, 53, took to Instagram on Saturday to mark the auspicious occasion with a series of cute throwback photos The first image showed a very fresh faced looking couple at what was their first date.
The pair happily posed with their heads resting on each other as they sat at a restaurant table Another shot showed a clearly smitten Catriona happily accepting a loving peck on the cheek from James Read More Getaway star Catriona Rowntree reveals why she's scared to film scenes in swimwear at age 53 Despite her glittering career in media, Catriona usually shields her private life from the spotlight, with her rarely giving interviews. She did reveal in December, however, that she she asked her boss for 'permission' to marry. Before she said 'I do,' the Getaway star admitted that she sought the advice of her boss, executive producer John Walsh.
The admission came as Catriona shared a heartwarming tribute to John on Instagram who is bidding a fond farewell to the long-running series Getaway after more than 30 years at the helm. Catriona wrote that she owes her family to her former boss, admitting that she asked John's permission to wed. 'In fact I can thank him for my children (back down Legal Department) and the life I have today,' she said.
'When my farmer asked me to marry him, I didn’t say yes, I went to ask John's permission, I feared I’d lose everything I’d built by leaving my home and head office.' She continued: 'But John said, "Treens, as long as you can get to an airport, I don’t care where you live!" Speaking to 9Entertainment in 2023, Catriona revealed how she met her 'farmer hubby' James. Other images showed the couple having what appeared to be a family snowbound vacation Catriona and James have been married since 2008 and share two sons, Andrew, 14, and Charles, 12 'A lot of people ask, how did you even meet him, let alone marry him,' she told the publication.
'My best friend gives me a call and she says, "Catriona, I've met the one. His friend is having a birthday party for him and I want you to come"' Catriona added that her heart fluttered the first time she aw her beau at the party which was held on a huge Victorian farm. 'I turn up looking amazing,' she said.
'Then out onto the verandah comes this guy and he's got the dirt across the face, he's got the hair going everywhere. 'I've never seen anything like him in my life..
. and I just nudged my girlfriend and went, "I approve"'. Instagram Share or comment on this article: Catriona Rowntree shares sweet throwback photo of first date with husband James Pettit as the couple celebrate 17 years of marriage e-mail What's your view? Be the first to comment.
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