Patsy Palmer celebrates her 49th birthday at home in Malibu

Patsy Palmer shares a rare family photo with husband Richard Merkell and children Fenton, 20, Emilia, 19 and Bertie, 10, as she celebrates her 49th birthday at home in Malibu

Former EastEnders star Patsy Palmer celebrated her 49th birthday with her loved ones at home in Malibu on Wednesday, and shared a rare family photo to mark the occasion. 

The actress, who relocated to southern California in 2014, was joined by husband Richard Merkell and their three children, Fenton, 20, Emilia, 19 and Bertie, 10, in the grounds of their coastal home. 

Emilia’s long-term boyfriend Chazz Nittolo was also present as the family gathered for the photo in front of a Pacific Ocean backdrop. 

Special day: Former EastEnders star Patsy Palmer celebrated her 49th birthday with her loved ones at home in Malibu on Wednesday, and shared a rare family photo to mark the occasion

Captioning the image, an appreciative Patsy – whose birthday fell on May 26th – wrote: ‘So grateful. Such a wonderful birthday. Thankyou family for making it so special. Next stop dinner.’ 

Actor Charley Palmer Rothwell – Patsy’s 29-year old son with former partner Alfie Rothwell – appeared to be absent from Wednesday’s celebration.