Romantic day out shows Ronnie and Ekaterina still going strong

April 21, 2009Apr 21, 2009, 11:00 PM GMT+1

The spring sunshine had clearly put lovers Ronnie Wood and Ekaterina Ivanova in the mood for a kiss and a cuddle.

Lazing around in a London park with their puppy, the couple – who've just returned from a beach holiday in Hawaii and a romantic getaway to LA – looked as smitten as ever nine months after getting together.

Legs intertwined with those of his 20-year-old love, the Rolling Stones guitarist repeatedly leaned in to steal a buss.

Sixty-one-year-old Ronnie will soon be free to make a greater commitment to the young Russian beauty. Reports suggest a divorce from his wife of nearly three decades, Jo, will come through next month.

Another significant development in the pair's relationship is her family's acceptance of the musician, whom they've nicknamed "Ronik".

After initial misgivings over their difference in age, her grandmother Lyudmila said: "If he wants to marry Ekaterina, I would be happy for them."

"If it's real love, let them be happy together", added the matriarch, who lives in Kazakhstan.

Nine months after hooking up the passion remains between the 61-year-old guitarist and his young love, who were spotted making the most of the spring sunshine in London's Primrose Hill park

After spending some time throwing sticks for their dog the guitarist and his 20-year-old girlfriend retired to a cafe to watch the world go by, looking as comfortable with each other as long-term companions

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