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Joel Leaver

Steps' Claire Richards shares epic throwback with husband to celebrate his birthday

Claire Richards has marked her husband's birthday this week by sharing an incredible throwback to when they were younger.

The Steps singer, 44, celebrated with a post in which she expressed her love for her husband Reece Hill - whom she married in 2008.

The post, shared with her 156,000 followers on Instagram, included a photo of the couple looking much younger, with Claire seen with her arms wrapped around Reece.

She said alongside it: "24 years means 24 birthdays. It also means I've loved you for over half my whole life. So looking forward to the adventures the other half will bring."

Claire posted about Reece's birthday yesterday (Instagram)

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Claire - who has two children with her husband - added: "I love you so much @reecehill1. Happy birthday darling."

The post has received more than 3,000 likes on the social media platform since it was uploaded and prompted fans to share well-wishes in the comments section.

Among those who commented was her Faye Tozer, 46, who wrote: "This photo [heart emojis]! Happy birthday Reece."

Claire expressed her love for husband Reece in the post on social media (Getty Images for British Summer Time)
Her bandmate Faye was among those who responded in the comments section (PA)

And Kerry-Lucy Taylor, 36, - who is married to Steps member Lee Latchford-Evans, 47 - said in the comments: "Look at those baby faces. Happy birthday Reece."

Reece later thanked those who had sent birthday wishes in a post on his own account on Instagram, sharing a photo of himself with a drink in his hand.

He wrote: "Thanks for all the wonderful birthday messages today. Currently celebrating by drinking a few of these inventive concoctions, in a restaurant, listening to the best of Dolly Parton and where all the waiters are dressed as cowboys - livin' the dream. Hangover looming."

Claire is best known as a member of pop group Steps (Getty Images)

The couple celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary in November last year, while Steps were on their UK tour.

In a post shared on social media at the time, Claire said: "Happy anniversary to my best friend for many more years than the 13 we've actually been married."

She continued: "Today is gonna feel strange not being together and I miss you and the kids so much. One week down, only four to go."

"I am working very hard though so I hope it'll all be worth it. You're a lucky man," she added in the post last year.

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