Wayne Rooney has shared a series of rare photographs to mark his wife Coleen's 40th birthday, with a gushing tribute on social media. The former Manchester United star posted a collection of images spanning their relationship, from their teenage years as childhood sweethearts to family moments with their four sons: Kai, 16, Klay, 12, Kit, 10, and eight-year-old Cass.
The photos included the couple on holiday as teens, at a music festival, and at Wimbledon before they had children. Rooney captioned the post: 'Happy 40th Birthday to the best wife and mum we could wish for. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and love you all the world @coleen_rooney.'
The milestone birthday will be celebrated with a lavish party at the couple's £20 million Cheshire mansion over the Easter weekend. A source told The Mirror that a marquee has been erected, and a 'Mariah Carey-level' popstar is expected to perform, though the identity remains secret. The guest list includes former Manchester United teammates such as David Beckham, but notably excludes Rebekah Vardy and her husband Jamie.
Rooney has taken charge of planning the event, hoping to repay Coleen for her support through their ups and downs. Guests have been placed under a strict phone ban to prevent any embarrassing footage from being leaked. Security will be tight, with the source adding: 'There’s no one that can party like Coleen.'
The couple, who met as 12-year-olds in Liverpool, married in 2008. Their relationship has weathered several scandals, including Wayne's infidelity revelations in the early 2000s, the death of Coleen's sister Rosie, and the high-profile 'Wagatha Christie' libel case in 2022.
