Ryan Giggs and his partner Zara Charles have delighted fans by sharing rare and intimate photographs from a romantic ski holiday in the celebrity hotspot of Courchevel, France. The Welsh football coach and former player, aged 52, and Zara, 37, posted snaps to their Instagram accounts, capturing their joyful moments against a backdrop of icy slopes and snowy hills.
Romantic Moments on the Slopes
In one sweet image, Zara can be seen wrapping her arms around Ryan as they take a selfie together, radiating affection. Another photo shows Zara planting a kiss on Ryan's cheek, with him beaming a big smile for the camera. The couple's joint post concluded with Ryan demonstrating his skiing skills while wearing a large yellow puffer jacket, accompanied by Zara's caption: 'Lunch in the sky ☁️☀️ @ryanjgiggs / James Bond at the end'.
Fan Reactions and Family Updates
Fans quickly flooded the comments with compliments, with one admirer writing: 'Beautiful photo! You both look so happy, still my favourite ever United player!'. Others added: 'Living the dream and over achieving with the missus Giggsy!' and 'Giggsy still running down the wings, love to see it'. The couple, who have been dating since 2021, announced in 2024 that they were expecting their first child together. They welcomed a baby daughter, named Cora, in November of that year.
A spokesperson for the couple told the Daily Mail at the time: 'Ryan and his partner Zara are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Cora Giggs who was born on Friday 1 November. They extend their warmest gratitude to all the amazing staff especially the midwives at Wythenshawe hospital.' Ryan already has two children from his previous marriage to Stacey Cooke: daughter Libby, 23, and son Zach, 19. Zara also has a daughter from a prior marriage.
Past Controversies and Hall of Fame Snub
Insiders have previously claimed that Ryan's ex-wife Stacey, who divorced him in 2017, gave her blessing to his relationship with Zara, as did their children. The divorce followed revelations that Ryan had an eight-year affair with his brother's wife, Natasha, leading to family estrangements. His father expressed shame, and his brother Rhodri made headlines by appearing in a Paddy Power advert mocking the former Manchester United star.
Meanwhile, in January, it was revealed that the Premier League had 'shelved' plans to induct Ryan into their Hall of Fame. He was initially intended to be an inaugural member alongside Alan Shearer when the concept launched, borrowing from American sports models. However, the Welshman was quietly withdrawn from the process due to the charges he faced, according to the Telegraph. The first Hall of Fame announcements, delayed by the pandemic, were supposed to occur in 2020.
