Pregnant Kate Ferdinand steps out for lunch with her husband Rio Ferdinand

She announced earlier this year that she is expecting her first child with her football ace husband, Rio Ferdinand.

And Kate Ferdinand displayed her growing baby bump as she enjoyed a lunch with Rio and their friends on Friday.

The former TOWIE star, 29, cut a casual figure for the day which appeared to be a celebratory outing as Rio, 41, was seen carrying a card and a beverage as they left.

Couple: Kate Ferdinand, 29, displayed her growing baby bump as she enjoyed a lunch with her husband Rio Ferdinand, 41, and their friends on Friday

Kate donned a black top which she wore under a dark grey shirt along with a pair of black leggings.

Styling her blonde locks into a ponytail, the star also sported a pair of black trainers and carried a face mask.

Rio also opted for a laid back look, wearing a denim shirt along with a pair of slim-fitting black trousers.

Last week, Kate posted a sweet drawing with her other half and his sons Lorenz, 14, and Tate, 12, and daughter Tia, nine, as she explained that looking after yourself can be ‘a rocky journey.’

Mother-to-be: Kate announced earlier this year that she is expecting her first child with her football ace husband Rio

Mother-to-be: Kate announced earlier this year that she is expecting her first child with her football ace husband Rio

Casual: The former TOWIE star cut a casual figure for the day which appeared to be a celebratory outing as Rio was seen carrying a card and a beverage as they left

Casual: The former TOWIE star cut a casual figure for the day which appeared to be a celebratory outing as Rio was seen carrying a card and a beverage as they left

Casual: The former TOWIE star cut a casual figure for the day which appeared to be a celebratory outing as Rio was seen carrying a card and a beverage as they left

Outfit; Kate donned a black top which she wore under a dark grey shirt along with a pair of black leggings

Outfit; Kate donned a black top which she wore under a dark grey shirt along with a pair of black leggings

Laid back: Styling her blonde locks into a ponytail, the star also sported a pair of black trainers and carried a face mask

Laid back: Styling her blonde locks into a ponytail, the star also sported a pair of black trainers and carried a face mask

Laid back: Styling her blonde locks into a ponytail, the star also sported a pair of black trainers and carried a face mask

Outing: Rio also opted for a laid back look, wearing a denim shirt along with a pair of slim-fitting black trousers

Outing: Rio also opted for a laid back look, wearing a denim shirt along with a pair of slim-fitting black trousers

In a lengthy post, the blonde wrote to mark Mental Health Awareness Day: ‘Mental health is something I have struggled with for as far back as I can remember.

‘It can be a rocky journey, and one that we have to take with care, being kind to ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do.

‘I just really wanted to say to everyone who is struggling you are not alone. Although we often feel alone and like no one understands, there are many avenues of help available, talking to someone can really lessen the pressure on your shoulders.

Family: Last week, Kate posted a sweet drawing with her other half and his sons Lorenz, 14, and Tate, 12, and daughter Tia, nine, as she explained that looking after yourself can be 'a rocky journey.'

Family: Last week, Kate posted a sweet drawing with her other half and his sons Lorenz, 14, and Tate, 12, and daughter Tia, nine, as she explained that looking after yourself can be 'a rocky journey.'

Family: Last week, Kate posted a sweet drawing with her other half and his sons Lorenz, 14, and Tate, 12, and daughter Tia, nine, as she explained that looking after yourself can be ‘a rocky journey.’

Health: In a lengthy post, the blonde wrote to mark Mental Health Awareness Day: 'Mental health is something I have struggled with for as far back as I can remember'

Health: In a lengthy post, the blonde wrote to mark Mental Health Awareness Day: ‘Mental health is something I have struggled with for as far back as I can remember’

She added: 'It can be a rocky journey, and one that we have to take with care, being kind to ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do'

She added: 'It can be a rocky journey, and one that we have to take with care, being kind to ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do'

She added: ‘It can be a rocky journey, and one that we have to take with care, being kind to ourselves can be one of the hardest things to do’

She said: 'I just really wanted to say to everyone who is struggling you are not alone'

She said: ‘I just really wanted to say to everyone who is struggling you are not alone’

She said: 'Although we often feel alone and like no one understands, there are many avenues of help available, talking to someone can really lessen the pressure on your shoulders'

She said: 'Although we often feel alone and like no one understands, there are many avenues of help available, talking to someone can really lessen the pressure on your shoulders'

She said: ‘Although we often feel alone and like no one understands, there are many avenues of help available, talking to someone can really lessen the pressure on your shoulders’

‘Peoples lives may look a certain way from social media and everything can look perfect but this doesn’t mean they don’t have internal struggles.  

‘It’s ok to feel overwhelmed and unstable even when everything looks perfect from the outside. Sending you all lots of love and strength today and always.’ 

Just a few weeks ago, the TV star celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary with the former footballer.

Kate has been documenting her pregnancy journey on Instagram and has praised Rio as the ‘best daddy’ to his children.

Speaking about becoming a mother for the first time, she said: ‘Can’t wait for our next chapter.’

Kate added: 'Peoples lives may look a certain way from social media and everything can look perfect but this doesn’t mean they don’t have internal struggles'

Kate added: ‘Peoples lives may look a certain way from social media and everything can look perfect but this doesn’t mean they don’t have internal struggles’

'It’s ok to feel overwhelmed and unstable even when everything looks perfect from the outside. Sending you all lots of love and strength today and always'

'It’s ok to feel overwhelmed and unstable even when everything looks perfect from the outside. Sending you all lots of love and strength today and always'

‘It’s ok to feel overwhelmed and unstable even when everything looks perfect from the outside. Sending you all lots of love and strength today and always’

Relationship: Just a few weeks ago, the TV star celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary with the former footballer

Relationship: Just a few weeks ago, the TV star celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary with the former footballer