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Inside Kate Garraway’s ‘difficult’ first Christmas without husband Derek � from making ‘new memories’ to visiting his grave

'I'm lucky that I've got family around me'

An emotional Kate Garraway has opened up about spending her first Christmas without her husband Derek Draper.

The Good Morning Britain presenter is still in the “early stages” of her “raw grief”, but said she finds herself lucky to be surrounded by the right support system.

Derek passed away in January after a long battle with Covid-related health issues. Kate has two children – Darcey and Billy – with her late husband.

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Here’s how the TV star and her family plan to celebrate their first Christmas after Derek’s passing.

Kate Garraway's somber expression as she talks about life without her husband
Kate lost her husband earlier this year (Credit: ITV)

Kate Garraway on her first Christmas without husband Derek

The broadcaster will be seen telling her co-hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls in a pre-recorded segment that airs on Christmas Day about her plans for the holidays in Derek’s absence.

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