Tabitha Willett says she is trying to ‘stay positive’ after her split from fiancé Fraser Carruthers

Made In Chelsea’s Tabitha Willett has said she is ‘staying positive’ after splitting from her fiancé Fraser Carruthers as she admits she’s happy the news is ‘out in the open’.

The mother-of-one, 29, announced her separation from Fraser, 37, – a friend of Prince Harry – in a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday expressing her ‘sadness’ at their inability to make it ‘work’. 

The influencer who shares daughter Ottilie, 16 months, with Fraser has now put an offer in on a new flat for her and her little girl and hopes they can move in soon.

Candid: Made In Chelsea’s Tabitha Willett has said she is ‘moving forward’ after splitting from her fiancé Fraser Carruthers as she admits she’s happy the news is ‘out in the open’

Taking to her Instagram Story on Friday, a teary-eyed Tabitha explained she is looking to the future and focussing on work projects as she thanked fans for their support. 

She said: ‘Firstly I want to say such a huge huge thank you to all my followers, friends and family for their overwhelming support. It’s obviously come as a huge shock to most people but it’s obviously not for me as I’ve known for ages.

‘Now that everything is now in the open I feel like a huge weight has been lifted and I can now talk about it and talk about the struggles and stuff that I have been getting on with.

New chapter: The mother-of-one, 29, announced her separation from Fraser, 37, - a friend of Prince Harry - in a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday expressing her 'sadness' at their inability to make it 'work' (pictured in April 2019)

New chapter: The mother-of-one, 29, announced her separation from Fraser, 37, – a friend of Prince Harry – in a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday expressing her ‘sadness’ at their inability to make it ‘work’ (pictured in April 2019) 

Speaking out: Taking to her Instagram Story on Friday, a teary-eyed Tabitha explained she is looking to the future and focussing on work projects as she thanked fans for their support

Speaking out: Taking to her Instagram Story on Friday, a teary-eyed Tabitha explained she is looking to the future and focussing on work projects as she thanked fans for their support

‘I had my first weekend without Ottilie the other weekend and it was really difficult, it was just really really sensitive’. 

Tabitha went on to explain the change in her living arrangement following the shock split: ‘I went to go and see a flat yesterday and I put in an offer on it and that means Ottilie and I could get into a new home pretty soon.’

Becoming visibly emotional she signed off saying: ‘There’s lots to be excited for in the future and I’m just trying to be positive. But I’m really happy now it’s out in the open and we can move forward.’

Emotional: She also shared a message at the end of her string of videos saying: 'Got a bit tearful so leaving it there but from the bottom of my heart thank you'

Emotional: She also shared a message at the end of her string of videos saying: ‘Got a bit tearful so leaving it there but from the bottom of my heart thank you’

She also shared a message at the end of her string of videos saying: ‘Got a bit tearful so leaving it there but from the bottom of my heart thank you, there is lots to look forward to in the future and I thank God everyday for my incredible family, support system, you all and my opportunities’.        

Tabitha announced her split from club mogul fiancé Fraser earlier this week after the couple were forced to postpone their July wedding.  

She shared a sweet picture of her, Ottilie, and Fraser’s hands as well as the paw of their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as she shared the sad news with her followers. 

Heartfelt: Tabitha Willett announced her split from club mogul fiancé Fraser earlier this week after the couple were forced to postpone their July wedding

Heartfelt: Tabitha Willett announced her split from club mogul fiancé Fraser earlier this week after the couple were forced to postpone their July wedding

Tabitha praised Fraser, who counts Prince Harry as one of his friends, as ‘the most incredible father’ to Ottilie and revealed how the couple ‘still love each other very much’. 

Fraser re-posed the picture to his 6,239 Instagram followers and quoted the same caption.  

In the touching Instagram post, Tabitha penned: ‘It is with a heavy heart that I wanted to share some incredibly personal news. 

‘After months of consideration and many long and thoughtful conversations, Fraser and I have decided to separate. As you can imagine, this is an incredibly hard time for us as a family.’ 

Upset: In a touching Instagram post, Tabitha penned: 'It is with a heavy heart that I wanted to share some incredibly personal news'

Upset: In a touching Instagram post, Tabitha penned: ‘It is with a heavy heart that I wanted to share some incredibly personal news’ 

The reality star added: ‘This year has provided so many uncertainties and forced us to postpone and eventually cancel our wedding as well as being new and full time parents and government closures of businesses. 

‘Ottilie is our world and remains our number one priority. We also share so much love and respect for one another and our beautiful daughter and we are eager for her to grow up watching us mature into a modern family, as close friends. 

‘Fraser is the most incredible father and it fills me with great sadness that we have been unable to make our relationship work.’ 

She ended: ‘We still love each other very much and know that our future is better and more stable this way. 

Doting: The mother-of-one shares adorable daughter Ottilie, 14 months, with Fraser

Doting: The mother-of-one shares adorable daughter Ottilie, 14 months, with Fraser

‘As we find our feet and navigate our new relationship, we ask for respect and kindness. 

‘We may be a little quieter than usual as we settle into our new normal and we thank you in advance for your love and support. 

‘This is all Fraser and myself will be commenting on this matter at this delicate time.

‘The community that we have formed together on this platform means the world to me and I am looking forward to sharing our ongoing journey as honestly and openly as I am able to, with you. With love, Tabitha, Fraser and Ottilie.’ 

Fraser proposed during a trip to Miami in November 2019, with a three-carat diamond engagement ring designed by Eden Rocks, the company run by MIC pal Spencer who was also expected to attend the wedding.

Sweet: Tabitha met Fraser, in 2016 when she worked as a marketing director at his private members club Albert's

Sweet: Tabitha met Fraser, in 2016 when she worked as a marketing director at his private members club Albert’s

Moving on: Tabitha was originally set to exchange vows with Fraser at Fulham's Hurlingham Club in July in front of a host of celebrity guests (pictured in December 2018)

Moving on: Tabitha was originally set to exchange vows with Fraser at Fulham’s Hurlingham Club in July in front of a host of celebrity guests (pictured in December 2018) 

Reflecting on her engagement, Tabitha told HELLO! magazine: ‘The ring box had a light inside so the ring sparkled so much. 

‘It was everything I’d dreamed of, and I cried.’

Tabitha was originally set to exchange vows with Fraser at the Hurlingham Club in Fulham, south-west London, in July in front of a host of friends, family and celebrity guests.

However, the pandemic scuppered their plans, and they had planned to get married at a register office and hold a reception in a Chelsea restaurant. 

Expecting: Their delayed wedding date also meant that their 14-month-old daughter Ottilie would have been able to walk down the aisle with them (pictured in February 2019)

Expecting: Their delayed wedding date also meant that their 14-month-old daughter Ottilie would have been able to walk down the aisle with them (pictured in February 2019) 

Past: Fraser proposed with a pear shaped diamond ring from Spencer Matthews diamond company Eden Rocks, said to be worth around £90,000

Past: Fraser proposed with a pear shaped diamond ring from Spencer Matthews diamond company Eden Rocks, said to be worth around £90,000

Their delayed wedding date also meant that their 14-month-old daughter Ottilie would have been able to walk down the aisle with them.

Made In Chelsea co-stars and new parents, Hugo Taylor and Millie Mackintosh were also expected to attend the intimate wedding ceremony. 

Tabitha met Fraser in 2016 when she worked as a marketing director at his private members’ club Albert’s, named after his great-great-great-great grandfather, which counts Prince Harry as one of its favourite patrons.

Wow: The reality star showing off her pear-shaped diamond ring from Spencer Matthews jewellery brand

Wow: The reality star showing off her pear-shaped diamond ring from Spencer Matthews jewellery brand

Fraser also co-owns popular Chelsea-based club Raffles, and Mahiki in Kensington – a stone’s throw from Kensington Palace, as well as owning a property company and having just launched a new Sake brand with Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock.

After moving in with Fraser in November 2017 the pair split up, with Tabitha throwing herself into filming MIC.

However they pair began to rekindle things and Tabitha left the show upon discovering she was pregnant with a little girl in January 2019. 

Pals: Fraser is seen partying with Spencer Matthews, left, and is close friends with a range of the Made In Chelsea circle

Pals: Fraser is seen partying with Spencer Matthews, left, and is close friends with a range of the Made In Chelsea circle

Speaking to FEMAIL in January last year, Tabitha remembered how her relationship with Fraser began, explaining: ‘I started working as a marketing director at Albert’s Private Members’ Club in 2016 where Fraser and I met.

‘It quickly became romantic but we kept very quiet as he was my boss. It was very on-off for a long time before we became official and moved in together in November 2017.

‘But moving in was probably too hasty at the time as this led to us breaking up. I was broken-hearted dived head first into filming for Made in Chelsea.’ 

Business: Fraser co-owns popular Chelsea-based clubs Albert's and Raffles, and Mahiki in Kensington- a stone's throw from Kensington Palace, as well as owning a property company and having just launched a new Sake brand with Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock

Business: Fraser co-owns popular Chelsea-based clubs Albert’s and Raffles, and Mahiki in Kensington- a stone’s throw from Kensington Palace, as well as owning a property company and having just launched a new Sake brand with Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock