An Emotional Surprise in the Desert
Kate Ferdinand has revealed she was left feeling emotionally vulnerable after her stepson, 17-year-old Tate, flew back to the UK following a surprise visit to her and husband Rio in Dubai. The 34-year-old former TOWIE star shared a touching video capturing the moment Tate arrived at their UAE home, where the family relocated earlier this year.
Family Bonds Across Continents
While embracing her new life in the sun-soaked desert, Kate admitted she struggles profoundly with being separated from her stepsons. Alongside the clip showing Tate wrapping her in a heartfelt hug before greeting his father Rio, 47, Kate wrote: 'A memory I'll cherish forever.' She expressed how special it felt that Tate went to such effort to surprise them, creating what she described as 'the best two days' before his departure left her in an 'emotional spiral.'
Kate has been consistently updating followers about their family's new chapter in Dubai, recently posting stunning beach snaps in a polka dot bikini while cuddling Rio. The couple made their dramatic move from south-east London to the United Arab Emirates back in August, settling into a luxury property in the exclusive gated community of Al Barari, reportedly valued at approximately £6.5 million.
The Price of a New Beginning
The Ferdinand family's relocation comes amid broader discussions about UK taxation. In a recent LBC Radio interview, the Manchester United and England legend discussed the UK tax system, questioning whether taxes were benefiting the general public. 'If things like the health service was absolutely flying and working perfectly well then I think people wouldn't mind paying tax,' Rio stated, though he didn't directly attribute this as the reason for their move.
Instead, Rio emphasized the lifestyle benefits, noting that his family now sees him much more and he's enjoying quality time with them. The former footballer, who shares four-year-old Cree and two-year-old Shae with Kate, also acts as stepmother to his three teenage children from his previous marriage to Rebecca Ellison. While Lorenz, 19, and Tate, 17, live in England as they're on the books at Brighton and Hove Albion, Kate continues counting down the days until their next family reunion.
