Annie Kilner Breaks Cover After Announcing Baby Girl with Kyle Walker
Annie Kilner has been photographed for the first time since publicly announcing that she and her husband, Premier League star Kyle Walker, are expecting a baby girl. The former model made her appearance at the annual Julie Perry Events International Women's Day Lunch in Manchester, an event described as an uplifting celebration of women's achievement and resilience.
Public Appearance Amid Personal Milestone
Kilner attended the high-profile gathering at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester, where she was seen alongside notable figures such as Coleen Rooney, Tanya Bardsley, Helen Flanagan, Brooke Vincent, and Charlotte Dawson. She opted for a casual yet chic ensemble, wearing a black coat paired with jeans, as she stepped out to celebrate the occasion.
This public outing comes shortly after Kilner shared the happy news on her Instagram story in February, revealing that she is expecting her first daughter with Walker. The couple already have four sons together: Roman, Riaan, Reign, and Rezon. In her social media post, which reached her 80,000 followers, Kilner expressed delight at the pregnancy while firmly stating, "I won't be entertaining any speculation or drama around such a personal, private and happy moment for me and my family!"
Navigating Marital Challenges
The pregnancy announcement follows a period of significant turbulence in Kilner and Walker's marriage. Last year, Walker spent the latter half of the football season with AC Milan, a move reportedly intended to distance himself from the controversy surrounding his affair with Lauryn Goodman. Despite these challenges, sources close to the couple have emphasized their commitment to moving forward.
In April 2024, after the birth of their fourth child, a source exclusively told the Mirror that the past was no longer a focus for the pair. "Kyle and Annie are over the moon and anything in the past isn't important right now," the insider revealed. "Yes, they've had hurdles, but they just want their children to come first. Family and focusing on Kyle's career is all that matters to them both."
Further dispelling rumours of marital strife, another source addressed speculation in January of last year that Kilner was staying with Walker for financial reasons, calling such claims "absolute nonsense and pure speculation." The source added, "The couple are still navigating their relationship behind the scenes but will always come together to be there for their children who they both absolutely adore."
A Longstanding Relationship
Kilner and Walker, who are childhood sweethearts, first met when she was 15 and he was 17. Kilner has described their early connection as "love at first sight." The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at Mottram Hall in Cheshire in November 2021 and currently reside in a £3.5 million home in the area.
Devoted to her family, Kilner has openly stated on social media that her children are her "sole purpose." She frequently shares glimpses of family life online and is often seen supporting her children at their sporting events, as well as cheering for Walker from the stands during his football matches, including his debut for AC Milan.
Beyond her family life, Kilner has made occasional forays into the public eye, including a guest appearance on The Real Housewives of Cheshire, where she was introduced as a close friend of Seema Malhotra. Her recent appearance at the International Women's Day event marks a return to the spotlight as she embraces this new chapter in her personal life.
