Vogue Williams’ Deep Affection for Ireland and Grand Marshal Honour
Vogue Williams, the effervescent television personality, has a profound and palpable love for Ireland, a sentiment that shines through her genuine excitement about being appointed the Grand Marshal for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day parade. While her professional life sees her dividing her time between the bustling metropolises of London and Dublin, the Emerald Isle remains firmly rooted in her heart, particularly when she finds herself based in the UK.
Despite her strong ties to her homeland, Vogue Williams has recently clarified that she and her husband, Spencer Matthews, have no immediate plans to relocate to her native Howth. Speaking ahead of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, she explained that they have established a fulfilling life abroad, making a permanent move back to Ireland unlikely for now.
Vow Renewals and London’s Lure
The topic of renewing wedding vows also arose, with Vogue musing that if such an occasion were to arise – perhaps for their 10th anniversary in 2028 – her deeply ingrained patriotism might not take centre stage. The reason for this, the 40-year-old revealed, is tied to their ongoing home renovation project in London.
‘I think if we ever renewed our vows, and we’re not too far from 10 years, by the time we go to renew our vows, our house in London will be finished,’ she stated. ‘We’re about to start construction on it, and I think that that’s where we would like to do it.’
Williams also expressed a desire for simplicity when it comes to any future vow renewal ceremonies. ‘I just want an easy… like I wouldn’t be doing something [big],’ she admitted with a laugh. ‘I’ve had enough weddings to last me a lifetime. I don’t need any more.’ She further elaborated, joking that any such event would be more of a celebration than a formal ceremony. ‘It would be more of a party. I’d be like, no, I’ve done it, it’s enough.’
The Best of Both Worlds: London and Ireland
Vogue Williams eloquently described her ideal living situation, highlighting the benefits of residing in London while cherishing its proximity to Ireland. ‘I love living in London, but I love its proximity to Ireland,’ she shared. ‘I love going home to Ireland. I was home last week and the week before. I could be there twice in a week sometimes.’
This ability to frequently return to her roots is something she deeply values. ‘So I’m really lucky, and it’s really important to me to keep working in Ireland because it’s just my chance to go back,’ she explained. The logistics of travel have also become considerably easier with her children, Theodore, Gigi, and Otto. ‘And now with the kids, they’re much easier to travel with and everything, so if I’m going back for a long weekend, they can come, or if they’re off school, we go back for that.’
Cultivating Irish Connections for the Next Generation
Beyond her own enjoyment, Vogue is keen for her children to maintain and develop their own connections with Ireland. ‘They have their friends over [in Ireland],’ she said. ‘They’ve loads of friends, have loads of cousins and stuff, so they are kind of building their own bases over there as well.’ This fosters a sense of belonging and continuity for the young family.
Even her husband, Spencer Matthews, is increasingly embracing their Irish excursions. ‘And it’s just nice to be able to go back, and even Spenny, he’s starting to enjoy it. He loves going!’ she enthused.
While her three children may have inherited their father’s English accents, Vogue Williams takes immense pride in the subtle ways their Irish heritage surfaces. She shared her delight that they occasionally use Irish pronunciations, such as calling a ‘cupboard’ a ‘press’, and adopting an Irish lilt for words like ‘bath’ and ‘Thursday’. These small linguistic echoes are a testament to their enduring connection to their mother’s homeland, a connection that Vogue is clearly nurturing with great care.
