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Kathryn Williams

Take That's Howard Donald shares rare picture of 'beautiful' daughter at graduation

Nineties pop legend Howard Donald from Take That has shared a lovely tribute to his daughter, Grace, as she graduated university recently. The singer and DJ wrote on Twitter how proud he is of his eldest as she graduated from the University of the Arts in London. "Very proud of this beautiful young lady @Gracefllness," he tweeted, sharing an image of Grace in her cap and gown. "Two years in the waiting for the world to rightly open. #UALGrads #prouddad."

Donald, who recently teased Take That fans by revealing he was on his way to a meeting with Mark Owen and Gary Barlow in London, is dad to Grace with ex Victoria Piddington, reports the Manchester Evening News.. Last month as she celebrated her 23rd birthday he shared a photo of his girl on Instagram as he wrote: "Happy 23rd birthday to my wonderful daughter Grace. I am so proud of you!!!! All my love Daddy. XX"

Read more: Take That in Cardiff 2019

Howard, 54, also has a 17-year-old daughter Lola with Marie-Christine Musswessels and sons Bowie Taylan, six, and Dougie Bear, five, with his wife Katie Halil. Howard, who shot to fame as a member of the Manchester band Take That formed in 1990, and illustrator Katie married in 2015.

The pop star's fans were quick to heap on praise for the new graduate, @_VJ77 wrote: "Awwww she’s sooooo beautiful Howard!! Huge congrats to her, You must be such a proud dad!" And @Bekijo1 wrote: "Awwwww how amazing!! Well done Grace!! Especially as Uni hasn’t been the usual experience."

@UptonLouise said: "Wonderful and what a beautiful girl congratulations Gracex" @southernthatter applauded: "Aww well done Grace, amazing! What a beautiful young lady you made H."

@Kezzer_Kez said: "Aw how lovely it makes me feel very old that you have a daughter old enough to graduate!! When did we all get so old!!" And @ElyBarlow told him: "She's so beautiful and smart. Well done."

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