Gardening TV legend Alan Titchmarsh has revealed how a major decision by his daughters Polly and Camilla led to them feeling ‘ relieved ‘ following a childhood struggle
Alan Titchmarsh has joked that his daughters breathed a sigh of relief when they took their husbands ‘ surnames after getting married.
Renowned gardening presenter Alan explained that shedding the burden of his famous name came as a “relief” to his daughters Polly and Camilla.
In a candid conversation with Mark Wogan on the Spooning with Mark Wogan podcast, the 75-year-old broadcaster shared his thoughts on how his celebrity status affected his daughters and the dynamics within their family.
Alan explained: “I think what happens is because, as you say, both our two names are quite identifiable. I think my two daughters were so relieved when they got married that they could change their name.
” I think what they found a bit easier was it didn’t suddenly come upon them, I was on television when they were born, so it was always there as you were, but it was difficult for them I think. “
The TV personality also touched on how his fame made his daughters’ school days more challenging. They were forced in some ways to be cautious when choosing friends, in case some were only befriending them to get close to the renowned presenter, reports Gloucestershire Live.
Titchmarsh reflected:” It was hard for them, I think one of the things they found difficult at school, though they have never to this day ever complained to me or said, ‘ You don’t ‘ know how difficult it was’.
“I think they had to be a little bit more careful about if their friends were choosing them because of me and mercifully, it appears not to have been the case, they’ve had some very good friends”.
Alan Titchmarsh has recently shared more about the affection he holds for his daughters, with the well-known horticulturalist expressing how they can still tug at his heartstrings.
Speaking to The Times, Alan confessed that despite his children now being in their 40s, he continues to keep the bedrooms at home ready, complete with their names on the doors, just in case they decide to visit.
Reflecting on fatherhood, the gardening expert penned in the past: “Fathers of sons have expectations. Fathers of daughters have worries.
” You worry about them all the time. I mean, not in a paranoid way, because I delighted in their company and they’re now mums themselves and I’ve got four grandchildren.
“But you’re only as happy as your unhappiest child and that spreads to grandchildren as well”.
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