Television and radio presenter Vogue Williams shared distressing news over the weekend as her youngest son, three-year-old Otto, was rushed to Accident and Emergency after sustaining a broken collarbone. The 40-year-old celebrity took to social media on Sunday evening to post a photograph of Otto wearing a medical sling while standing in a treatment room at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London.
Emergency Hospital Visit
Alongside the image, Williams wrote candidly about the family's unexpected weekend drama. "What a weekend! Ended up in A and E with Otto and a broken collarbone," she revealed. Displaying the resilience typical of young children, she added that "Otty keeps telling us it's not broken it's better!" The presenter went on to praise the hospital staff extensively for their efficiency and care during the emergency visit.
Praise for Medical Staff
"Staff at Chelsea Westminster are amazing and flew through everyone… v impressive and thankful to them," Williams expressed gratefully. She humorously noted that "Play Doh fixes all!" in reference to keeping her injured son entertained during the medical ordeal. Following the hospital discharge, the family made a special trip to Chelsea Farm, a specialty food store and café on Fulham Road, as a treat for Otto who "was allowed wherever he wanted when we left the hospital!"
Family Support System
Vogue Williams and her husband Spencer Matthews, 37, are also parents to seven-year-old Theodore and five-year-old Gigi. The couple married in June 2018 and have built a strong family unit that supported Otto through his injury. Friends and fans flooded social media with supportive messages for the family, including well-wishes from celebrities Shirlie Kemp and Catherine Tyldesley who expressed hopes for Otto's swift recovery.
Spencer Matthews' Emotional Tribute
The family emergency comes shortly after Spencer Matthews publicly expressed deep admiration for his wife during an emotional podcast appearance. On The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast, the former reality star described Vogue as "an extraordinary woman" who is "brave and works so hard." He particularly praised her ability to balance career demands with motherhood, stating "she's an incredible mother you should talk to her about how she finds time to work so hard and be present for the three kids."
Overcoming Past Struggles
Matthews, who has been open about his previous struggles with alcohol, credited his wife with helping him transform his life. He recalled how excessive drinking during his time as a trader at ICAP, where consuming "five to 10 pints every single day" was normalized, nearly cost him his marriage and health. "I could have lost you, I could have lost work, I could have died," he admitted during an appearance on Vogue's Taboo Talk podcast.
Journey to Sobriety
The father-of-three described a pivotal moment when drinking alone with a bottle of whiskey made him realize he needed change. "I remember waking up the next day and I thought, 'I don't need this in my life,'" Matthews revealed. While he doesn't identify as an alcoholic, he acknowledges moving from "problem-drinking on a daily basis" to enjoying alcohol "very irregularly" with better balance in his life. His emotional tribute to Vogue brought his wife to tears, with Williams responding "Ahhhhh, that might have made me cry, thank you Spenno."
The family's weekend emergency, while stressful, highlighted their strong support system and resilience. Otto's broken collarbone incident served as another chapter in the public life of this celebrity family, demonstrating how even high-profile households face ordinary childhood accidents while navigating the complexities of parenting in the public eye.
