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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Kate Garraway opened up during Tuesday's (15 April) episode of ITV's Lorraine, sharing a poignant memory with viewers while stepping in for Lorraine Kelly as the show's host.
Reflecting on a deeply personal moment, Kate delved into the emotional exchange she had with her husband Derek Draper when they were preparing for their marriage. She recounted to the audience the time they visited John Lewis to compile their wedding list; it was then the question of what surname to use arose. "Derek burst into tears!" Kate disclosed.
With evident emotion, she continued recounting Derek's reaction: "He was so happy. He was sobbing away, saying 'I can't believe you'd do that for me, it's so wonderful'. I was like, 'I'd absolutely love to, if you're prepared to marry me, then of course I'll take your name.
'". However, Kate went on to admit that despite this touching memory, she ultimately did not go through with changing her surname. She spoke about an incident involving a flight booking mishap due to her passport being issued in the name 'Draper', highlighting the hassles such changes can entail and suggesting why fewer women opt for them nowadays, reports the Express .
Kate, who married Derek back in 2005, was also the stand-in presenter the previous day, Monday (14 April), returning to a role she had last performed over a decade ago. During her appearance, she provided an emotional update on her children, Darcey and Billy, following the loss of their father Derek 15 months earlier. Speaking with Dr Hilary Jones, Kate shared: "Billy is doing his GCSEs at the moment, and they start really early.
In my day, which was O Level, it was all June, but now most of his are over by the end of May." She continued: "He did break his arm two weeks ago in three places, but thankfully, it was his left arm, so he can still write." On her daughter's progress, Kate expressed with pride: "Darcey is doing great.
She's in her first year of uni now," and then disclosed her courses with a touch of amazement: "Law and Criminology, so that's a bit scary, isn't it? She's up in Manchester." Sadly, Kate's husband Derek, a former political adviser, passed away in January 2024 after a prolonged illness that began with a Covid-19 infection in March 2020. After suffering a heart attack in December 2023, Derek passed away at the age of 54.
Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Kate and Derek tied the knot in 2005 and they then welcomed their first children together, daughter Darcey, now aged 19, the year after their wedding. They went on to have a son, Billy who is now 15, in 2009.
Kate is now adjusting to life without Derek, as she balances her work responsibilities and looks after the kids. She has also recently participated in The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer, competing with Phil Wang, Gbemisola Ikumelo, and Sophie Willan..
