BBC presenter has said she's feeling "grateful" in a new post shared to mark her recent birthday celebrations. Taking to Instagram at the weekend, the star uploaded a string of snapshots documenting her break in the glorious countryside surrounded by her parents and her three children: Ernie, nine, Louis, seven, and little Elsie, two. The TV star, who turned 41 on 19 July, appeared to have a blast as she celebrated her personal milestone with loved ones.

Amongst the pictures, she included a joyous picture of her mini-me children grappling with a paddleboard, a snapshot of her brood digging into pizza, and a photo of her chocolate birthday cake topped with funky candles. Elsewhere, Helen shared a heartwarming picture of herself posing with Elsie, Louis and Ernie. The presenter, who shares her three children with her ex Richie Myler, beamed from ear to ear as she balanced her youngest on her hip.

For the family outing, Helen looked her usual stylish self dressed in ecru jeans and a matching scooped vest top. She wore her tousled blonde locks down loose, and accessorised with a pair of sleek sunglasses. You may also like "Grateful for [the] presence of some pretty special people, [the] older you get it becomes less about the presents," she noted in her caption.

"Obviously the two year old hit the seven-year old with a stone and he got an egg on his head but that’s a given. Still enjoyed the champers though. #birthday #milestones #memories #grateful.

" Helen's fans and friends r.