Paul McCartney dries off daughter Stella after dip in ocean in St. Barts

They share a robust father-daughter bond.

And Paul and Stella McCartney illustrated their candy relationship as they loved a visit to the sun-kissed seashore throughout their household break to the French Caribbean island of Saint-Barthélemy on Tuesday.

The 45-year-old designer loved a dip within the shores earlier than her beloved Beatles star father, 74, tended to her on the shore by drying her off with a towel earlier than giving her a young hug.

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Maintain me shut: Paul and Stella McCartney illustrated their candy bond as they loved a visit to the sun-kissed seashore throughout a household break to the French Caribbean island of Saint-Barthélemy on Tuesday

The McCartney clan having fun with the festive break comprised of Stella's stepmother Nancy Shevell alongside Stella's husband Alasdhair with their sons Miller, 11, and Beckett, eight and elder daughter Bailey, and youngest daughter Reiley, six.

Stella, whose mom is late photographer and activist Linda McCartney, regarded nothing in need of sensational on the seashore as she slipped right into a easy black swimsuit, which flaunted her ageless physique to perfection. 

Proving good genes run within the household, her septuagenarian father sported easy navy shorts which additionally made probably the most of his time-defying physique. 

After Stella's dip within the blissful waters, she headed again onto the shore the place her father awaited with a towel prolonged, able to wrap her up and guarantee she dried off earlier than persevering with to lap up the solar. 

 At all times right here! Stella was at no danger of catching a chill as Paul was readily available to heat her up 

Maintain on: Proving good genes run within the household, her septuagenarian father sported easy navy shorts which additionally made probably the most of his time-defying physique

A robust bond: Paul held on to his beloved daughter following her dip within the idyllic waters on the island 

Nancy, who married the music icon 5 years in the past, was not removed from the enjoyable as she grabbed a second to cuddle as much as Paul as she too wowed in a scanty swimming costume. 

The 57-year-old magnificence slipped into a surprising animal print one-piece in a monochrome scheme but added a splash of color with the neon straps on the quantity.

She wore her raven tresses in unfastened seashore waves earlier than absolutely immersing herself within the ocean and letting the lengthy locks take in the salt water.

Masking her make-up free face was a pair of over-sized sun shades which solely added to the famous person really feel of her seashore babe look. 

Stepmummy: Nancy, who married the music icon 5 years in the past, was not removed from the enjoyable as she grabbed a second to cuddle as much as Paul as she too wowed in a scanty swimming costume

Full on grandfather responsibility: Paul left no stone unturned as he held out a towel as soon as once more

Deep sea divers! Stella took to the water alongside her husband Alasdhair (centre) amongst different buddies 

Paul proved himself to be a particularly fingers on grandfather as he larked round on the shores together with his grandkids - chasing them round.  Stella's son Miller was feeling significantly mischievous as he performed. 

Regardless of discovering worldwide fame and the patriarch's standing as a world well-known icon - it appears the McCartney clan haven't forgotten their roots as little Miller was noticed sporting Liverpool F.C. shorts. 

Flying the flag for his grandfather's native metropolis together with his alternative of swimwear, the famous person offspring ran across the shore whereas his sister Bailey clutched on to her mum. 

Larking round: The group have been feeling significantly playful as they made the seashore their very own 

Feeling playful: Paul proved himself to be a particularly fingers on grandfather as he larked round on the shores together with his grandkids - chasing them round

Granddaddy dearest! Stella joined Paul and Nancy in chatting away to little Miller who was offering gentle leisure for the household 

Mummy daughter time: Stella later peeled a boxy white jacket over her plunging black bikini as she walked alongside the seashore along with her 10-year-old daughter Bailey, who was clad in a white sundress 

The entire gang: Paul definitely took centre stage as he chatted to the group

Up, up and away! Alasdhair was placing on an animated show for the group 

Stella and Paul have all the time been candid about their closeness and final yr the mother-of-four spoke in regards to the 'nice relationship' her youngsters have with their 'GrandDude' Sir Paul.

'I like seeing them with Grandpa, or GrandDude, as they name him, they're actually happy with him they usually get excited by it (Sir Paul McCartney's music). They've a fantastic relationship with him,' she stated.

She additionally spoke fondly about her mom – Linda who died when she was solely 26 – and about how her mom's honesty and quirky model influenced her profession in vogue.

A gaggle of buddies: Paul was joined by mates as they lapped up the solar on the seashore 

Come on over! Stella and Paul have all the time been candid about their closeness and final yr t he mother-of-four spoke in regards to the 'nice relationship' her youngsters have with their 'GrandDude' Sir Paul

Out and in of enjoying: 'I like seeing them with Grandpa, or GrandDude, as they name him, they're actually happy with him they usually get excited by it (Sir Paul McCartney's music). They've a fantastic relationship with him,' she stated

A critical second: Paul appeared to return over critical as he chatted to his stunning spouse in entrance of his offspring

'I actually admired the honesty in the way in which she wore garments, she did not give a toss what individuals thought,' she stated within the interview with Porter journal.

'She had a unusual model. She was rock 'n' roll. When everybody else was doing punk she was doing grunge. And she or he wore a whole lot of classic stuff, a whole lot of 1940s tea attire.

'That is why after I went to Chloé (the place she was made inventive director in 1997) I did a whole lot of that sort of costume. I used to be very a lot drawn to her confidence in a very mild susceptible manner, like she wasn't making an attempt to be anybody she wasn't. ' 

A child at coronary heart! Paul couldn't resist some critical playtime as he ran throughout the shore 

He is the boss! Paul appeared to exert his patriarch energy as he spoke to the group 

Hurrah! Paul was celebrating as he lifted his arms above his head whereas Nancy gazed into the gap 

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