Stacey Solomon has moved fans to tears with a heartfelt tribute to her eldest son, Zachary, on his 18th birthday. The former X Factor star took to Instagram on Saturday, March 21, to share a video montage chronicling Zachary's life, highlighting his caring nature towards his younger siblings.
In her emotional caption, Solomon wrote: 'I blinked & my baby boy turned 18. Zachary, growing up with you has been the biggest privilege of my life. The kindest man with the biggest heart. The world is so lucky to have a human like you in it. Happy birthday darling boy.' She added that she had spent the morning crying.
Later that day, Solomon shared photos from Zachary's birthday celebrations, where she wore a white sleeveless jumpsuit and Zachary opted for a casual black t-shirt and shorts. She wrote: 'Today is all about you Zachary. 18 wonderful years of you. We are SO lucky. Now let's go OUT out.'
Famous friends and fans flooded the comments with well-wishes. Nadia Essex remarked on Zachary's kind eyes, while Caroline Hirons simply said: 'Happy Birthday Zachy!' Fans also expressed how the tribute moved them, with one writing: 'Aw beautiful video Stacey. Happy 18th Birthday to Zach.'
Solomon's husband, Joe Swash, also shared a tribute, saying: 'Happy 18th birthday, Zachary! Watching you grow into such a kind and caring young man has been something really special. Wishing you nothing but success and happiness in the years ahead.'
