It's been a big week for Gary Barlow and his wife Dawn. The couple have bid farewell to their eldest daughter, Emily, as she begins her journey at university.
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Taking to his Instagram Stories on Thursday, the Take That star penned an emotional message and shared a series of photos from their family vacation.
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"Just home from a lovely break," he remarked. "We said goodbye to our Emily who goes off to Uni for four years! [crying face emoji] But we all had fun - relaxed and now ready for another crazy year!!!!!"
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It seems Gary and his loved ones enjoyed the festive season somewhere very hot and sunny. Alongside a snap with his wife, the couple appeared to be in great spirits as they dined alfresco, with Gary adding a series of red heart emojis to his caption.
The couple, who will celebrate their 22nd wedding anniversary next week, are doting parents to three children: Daniel, 21, Emily, 19, and 12-year-old Daisy.
© Photo: InstagramGary pictured with his eldest daughter Emily
Back in September 2020, Gary revealed how his daughter Emily's original plans for university had been thwarted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
During a chat on Zoe Ball's Radio 2 show, the doting dad explained why Emily opted against going to university that year. He said: "They are pretty good, one is at university. One is taking a year off, was meant to be going to uni but she doesn't want to with all this going, on which I completely understand.
"Our youngest is 11 now, which is like… well they're not kids really anymore. Although, they always are to us."
© Photo: InstagramOne of the snaps Gary shared with his wife Dawn from their recent holiday
Meanwhile, in December, Gary opened up to HELLO! about his plans for Christmas. He said: "Well this changes as we have a three-year pattern in which we'll have my mum for Christmas one year, my wife Dawn's parents the next year, then a Christmas with just us as a family. We often travel for this one but in the other years we would be in London."
He added: "I try to get up early to walk the dogs before everyone else is up, then we open presents around the tree. Then Dawn and I start the dinner to get that on the table for 3ish. Then we indulge in a drink (or two) and maybe watch a movie."
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