“Please, don’t attack my wife; she’s all that I have right now,” pleaded Declan Rice, urging Arsenal fans to cease their online harassment of his wife amid recent criticism from the fanbase.
Lauren Fryer, the 25-year-old partner of England football star Declan Rice, has endured significant online abuse, leading her to delete all her photos from Instagram. Lauren, who has been with Declan for eight years and is the mother of their nearly two-year-old son Jude, found herself at the center of cruel comments about her appearance. As a result, there are no pictures of her on Declan’s Instagram account either.
Despite these challenges, Lauren is in the public eye again as Declan, also 25, prepares to lead England in the upcoming Euros, beginning with a match against Serbia in Germany this weekend. With rising anticipation, many wonder if Lauren will be present to support him. Here’s more about her journey as a supportive partner and mother.
Declan’s Lifelong Companion
Declan and Lauren have been together since they were 17, having met in school. Lauren has stood by Declan through every stage of his football career, from his early days at West Ham to his significant move to the Emirates. She is frequently seen cheering for him at matches. Despite their strong relationship, Declan once shared that Lauren feels a bit jealous of his close friendship with Chelsea player Mason Mount. He told The Sun, “My missus is quite worried… She’s always like, ‘You two… you love him more than you love me.’ We just get it in the neck all the time. But they need to understand the friendship.”
Although they have been together for eight years, Declan and Lauren prefer to keep their relationship private. However, they made a rare public appearance at the Reading Festival in 2021, where they were seen with Oasis star Liam Gallagher after his performance.
Motherhood Journey
Lauren and Declan welcomed their son Jude in August 2022. The news came to light when Declan got a tattoo featuring Jude’s name, birth date (August 7), and zodiac sign, Leo. Before this, they had kept Lauren’s pregnancy private, but fans were delighted and congratulated the couple once the news was out.
The couple also has a dog named Raffa, a Christmas gift from Declan to Lauren, believed to have joined their family after a romantic trip to Paris.
As the Euros begin, the public will be keenly observing not only Declan’s performance but also the support from Lauren, who has been a constant and supportive presence through all their ups and downs.
