Christine Lampard, 46, looks incredible in blue bikini on holiday with husband Frank in Lake Como

CHRISTINE Lampard oozed glam in a stylish blue bikini on a family holiday to Lake Como.
The Loose Women anchor and Lorraine stand-in host, 46, looked stylish in the plunging halterneck, with open clasp detail on the chest.
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She paired the swim top with matching bottoms as she soaked up the sunshine with husband Frank, 46, in the stunning surroundings of Lake Como.
Later in the day, Christine chose a floral sarong as a cover-up from the Italian sunshine.
Northern Ireland-born Christine pulled her dark locks into a chic low bun and accessorised with a pair of sunglasses and eye-catching diamond earrings.
She shared a cocktail and natter with Coventry City football manager Frank, who donned a pair of pale blue swim shorts.
They perched on a set of steps by the pool watching their kids play before Christine braved the chill to wade in.
It came just weeks after their family trip to Dubai, where the couple gave a rare glimpse at their kids Patricia and Freddie.
The proud mum posted a video montage from the break, showing Patricia, six, swimming while dressed as a mermaid.
The video also saw Freddie, four, copying his famous dad's pose as they went out for dinner.
Posting the clip on Instagram, Christine wrote: "A half term dose of sunshine and mermaids."
Frank is also dad to Luna, 19, and Isla, 17, from his relationship with Elen Rivas.
Loose Women star Christine Lampard gives rare glimpse of children Patricia and Freddie during luxury family holiday
HAPPY CHAPTER
Christine and Frank tied the knot in 2015.
The former England footballer recently opened up on the secret to the success of their marriage as they approach 10 years after saying I Do.
He said: "What keeps me and Christine going is we're there to support each other and we make each other laugh.
"We have a similar sense of humour."
Frank added to MirrorOnline: "Christine's quite sharp and we're normally thinking the same thing, so the same situations make us laugh.
"I think laughing together is important for a happy marriage."
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