Kate Garraway's daughter's touching gesture clocked by fans as mum wins NTA
dailyrecord.co.ukKate Garraway became visibly emotional at the National Television Awards on Wednesday night as she collected the coveted award for her documentary on late husband Derek Draper.Kate's two children, Darcey, 18, and Billy, 15, stood by their mum's side for the heartwarming family moment, as Kate's daughter was spotted making a poignant gesture towards her younger brother by adoring fans, reports the Mirror.Darcey - who lost her father Derek Draper earlier this year following a four-year battle with complications from Covid - was seen comforting her younger brother at the swanky event in London's 02 Arena, as Kate made a touching speech after winning the gong for her heartbreaking documentary on the hardships of caring for her late husband.
When it was announced that Derek's Story - which followed the final year of their late father's life - had won the award for Best Authored Documentary, the cameras panned to siblings Darcey and Billy, who beamed with pride at their mum's achievement.Viewers spotted Darcey, lovingly rubbing her brother's shoulders as he was overcome with emotion during the memorable moment.There wasn't a dry eye in the room as Kate accepted the gong, dedicating it to her late husband and all the carers across the UK who she insisted don't get enough credit for their hard work - something she did for Derek for the last year of his life.Kate began her moving speech: "This is a bittersweet one isn't it?
It's very bitter to be here, with the gorgeous Darcey and Billy. I promised them they didn't have to say anything. We're halfway through the first year of firsts really.
A first Easter and first birthdays, without Derek. It's so strange to be here for the first Television Awards without him."Darcey and Billy
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