Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker and his first wife Michelle Cockayne reunited at their son Harry's wedding in Ibiza, demonstrating that past differences have been set aside for their family celebration.
The former couple, who divorced after two decades of marriage, came together at the lavish Spanish island ceremony where Harry married his bride Annabelle earlier this month.
Despite their separation years ago, both parents appeared in good spirits as they celebrated alongside their other three sons - Tobias, 29, George, 34, and Angus, 26.
The reunion marks a positive chapter for the family, with the 64-year-old broadcasting legend and Michelle showing unity at their son's milestone moment, proving that family bonds can transcend past marital difficulties.
Gary Lineker and Michelle Cockayne married in 1986Getty Photographs from the celebration show Lineker dressed in a beige linen suit with cropped trousers and brown suede loafers, seated beside Michelle as they awaited the bride's entrance.
Michelle chose a midnight blue silk maxi dress for the sun-drenched occasion, appearing elegant for her son's special day.
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The wedding party included Lineker's brother Wayne, who joined the family gathering on the party island.
Family photographs captured the reunited parents alongside all four of their sons, creating memorable moments at the lavish nuptials.
The Spanish island setting provided an idyllic backdrop for the ceremony, with the former couple putting on a united front as they watched Harry exchange vows with Annabelle.
The images reveal both parents beaming with pride, their past marital troubles seemingly forgotten as they focused on celebrating their son's happiness.
Gary Lineker appeared to be in good spirits alongside his family and ex-wife
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"There wasn't one particular moment when we suddenly became a couple but I do remember asking her out for our first proper date to a restaurant when she was 17 and it just went on from there," Lineker once recalled.
He added: "I was probably keener on her then than she was on me and I'm probably keener now."
The couple married in 1986 and went on to have four sons together - George, Harry, Tobias and Angus.
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Their two-decade marriage would face significant challenges, including a devastating health crisis when their son George was diagnosed with leukaemia as a baby.
The family endured a harrowing period when George was diagnosed with cancer at just two months old, spending seven months in hospital.
During an emotional interview on ITV's The Assembly, Lineker revealed that George "wasn't given much chance" following his leukaemia diagnosis.
"That was really tough - it changes you," he said with tears in his eyes. "It was really awful. We were in the hospital for around seven months with him."
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ReutersThe couple handled the crisis differently, with Lineker explaining: "I felt I needed to talk about it. Michelle, she would bottle things up. But ultimately we got a good ending."
Michelle filed for divorce in 2006 on grounds of 'unreasonable behaviour', though both later described their separation as amicable.
Lineker, who subsequently married Welsh model Danielle Bux, recently told The Times he'd had "two really good marriages".
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