'How do they afford it?': Radford family goes on 20th holiday this year as mum Sue shows off luxury car
by Lee Grimsditch · Manchester Evening NewsThe Radford family, known for being Britain's largest family with 22 children, have embarked on yet another holiday, marking over 20 trips this year. Radford family mum, Sue Radford, flaunted her new luxury Porsche on social media during their recent trip to Center Parcs.
This follows a romantic getaway to Dubai by parents Noel and Sue to celebrate their anniversary, prior to their daughter Millie's extravagant wedding last month. Although details of their latest holiday remain sparse, a social media post reveals Chester Blue, Millie's son, donning a festive red Christmas pudding jumper, with Sue's car visible in the background.
Sue also displayed her holiday-themed nails while clutching a hot chocolate in an Instagram post. Millie shared snapshots of the holiday featuring herself, her husband Harley Passmore, and their three children.
Sue and Noel, who have been married since September 1992, are the stars of the Channel 5 reality show '22 Kids and Counting', showcasing their life with their children ranging from infancy to their 30s.
During the summer, the family took a trip to America with some of their kids and continually shared updates with their followers on social media. They were spotted enjoying the thrills of Universal Studios - where, according to Mail Online, they didn't have to pay a penny for admission, reports the Mirror.
Sue posted on Instagram after their day out: "We had such a brilliant day @universalorlando last week we absolutely love this place so much, we even got on Hagrid which is hands down the best ride ever."
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Photographs displayed them having fun on rides, savouring ice creams, watching street performers and parades, and striking poses around the expansive theme park — and they appeared to be having just as much enjoyment at Disney World in Florida. Followers were left in awe of the family's holiday adventures, with many expressing wonder at how the busy parents manage to arrange such trips with their large brood.
Reacting to their photos, one fan commented: "How do they afford it? I've got a frigging child and the thought of going there is a dream."
Meanwhile, another said: "I wish I could afford to do that for my son," accompanied by the crying emoji.
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Sue and Noel, who are familiar faces to many for their large family, have long run a successful bakery and never relied on benefits. They addressed misconceptions about their lifestyle in their memoir 'The Radfords: Making Life Count'.
The couple said, "We don't claim benefits, the pie company is very successful and so is our media business. We work hard but we're not millionaires. The nastiness is upsetting though. We just want to be able to give our children the best possible life."
In the book, they also touched upon the challenges of communication with such an extensive family, now including grandchildren. Sue shared: "I am sure there must be couples who are able to ring each other up during the day to discuss various things about their kids, Noel and I don't really speak when he's at work and I'm at home - because we never have the time."