Kate Garraway's daughter carries dad Derek Draper's coffin at funeral as they say final goodbye

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway is saying her final goodbyes to her beloved husband Derek Draper at the church in north London where they married nearly two decades ago.

Kate, 56, and Derek got married in the church back in September 2005, and today the TV presenter and her family turned out for his funeral.

The mum-of-two wore a long black cloak as she arrived at the Church of St Mary The Virgin in Primrose Hill on Friday and was joined by her two children, which she shares with Derek, Darcey, 17, and Billy, 14.

Derek's daughter Darcey was one of pallbearers and helped to carry her father's coffin into the church her parents got married.

Kate's ITV co-stars with Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard were among the mourners who attended the former political lobbyist-turned-psychologist's funeral, following his death last month.

Elton John, who became a "huge friend" to Kate and Derek, and former Prime Minister Tony Blair was also in attendance.

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[annemorgan]

Well done Darcy so brave of you to help your dad one last time. You and Billy and Mum have been so brave for so long, your dad would want you all to smile again. ❤❤❤

[jojojw]

Darcy the most beautiful last thing you could do for your darling Dad .How proud he is looking down on you today ❤

[lilyrose]

Darcey carrying her dad's coffin...no words. 💔🌺

[AlisonWilson-gf]

Rest in peace Derek, kate you have my sincere condolences to you and your children, such a sad loss for you all, and Darcy, such a brave beautiful girl to help carry her dad, my heart hurts for you all. May Gods Angels bless you and your family 🌹

[PaulaEnglishTeacherLondon]

Yes a long hard brave fight to survive, rest in peace Derek sincere condolences Kate and family. x

[heathermorris]

My goodness, I was a bearer for a dear friend a couple of years ago. It was the toughest thing I have ever done and I am in my 50s. For this young girl to carry her dad, wow, hats off to her. Very brave.

[lindanewton]

Rest in peace now Derek 😢 your daughter is a very brave young lady x

[carolinescholes]

A brave young lady. To be able to do this for her Dad was amazing, well done Darcy you Dad would be amazed by this gesture the very last thing you could do for him.x

[aliceopiyo]

I really respect such children. Keep it up girl.

[alisoncox]

Want to give all my love and the biggest virtual hug to Kate and her wonderful children.

[lornabolger]

My heart is broken for this lovely family. Derek was taken far to soon .I am sure he is at peace now -bless him.❤

[sueevans]

Well done, been there with my 34 year old son thinking of you all, try and remem er the happy times ❤

[loopylyn]

How can people be so disrespectful on the day of this mans funeral? Some of these comment are uncalled despair, I really do! If you have nothing nice to say please keep it to

[sweetpea]

What a very brave daughter, your dad would be proud. God bless the whole family.

[yorkshirerose]

What a fitting tribute to her dad. I'm full of admiration for Darcy.

[jellybeen]

A Brave, Strong, Courageous young Woman.
Who Wanted to do one Last thing for her Daddy. Her Dad would have Been extremely proud of he's Daughter.
Blessing's to you Darcy and all the family. 🙏

[amandadarriba]

My heart goes out to you all. Kate is such a brave and inspirational lady as are her beautiful children. Sadly I can truly identify with them as we lost my beloved husband at 56 when our two daughters were twelve and fifteen. I send you all my love. Xxxx x

[jge]

Very touching to see their daughter carrying her Dad’s coffin. 😢

[judycochrane]

What a brave girl, sending good thoughts to all of them ❤

[markhooper]

Winnie Wallace.... Bless you Darcey, no greater tribute could have been made by you to your father than to carry his coffin...I salute you.