Vogue Williams has taken to Instagram to defend herself after facing criticism over her recent family holiday to St Barts. The Heart Radio star was pictured at Eden Rock, the luxury resort owned by her husband Spencer Matthews' family, at the beginning of January when the UK was under Tier 4 restrictions.
Under Tier 4 rules, staying overnight away from home and travelling outside your local area was not permitted except for work, childcare, or medical appointments. In a statement on her Instagram Stories, Williams said: 'I would like to assure my lovely Instagram family that I have not broken the government guidelines since rules and guidance came into effect last March. I also had COVID tests to ensure I travelled safely and I adhered to all safety guidelines recommended. It's not ideal to be away working during these times but it had been booked in since last year.'
Despite her explanation, several followers expressed their discontent. One wrote: 'You repeatedly say you can't visit your family in Ireland but you can and have travelled abroad?' Another added: 'Ermmm lots of people have had to cancel their holidays and lose money - I don’t think it matters if you booked it last year or not.' A third commented: 'Why was it essential that you travelled just because it was booked last year??!! Was it considered essential work?'
Williams, who travelled with Spencer and their two children Theodore, two, and Gigi, six months, has now returned to the UK. She posted her usual outfit credits as she prepared for her Sunday morning radio show, wearing leather shorts, a white spotty blouse from Warehouse, and black boots. The family had also visited St Barts in October 2020, when Gigi was just three months old.
