England midfielder Declan Rice has the support of his long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer and their son Jude at the 2026 World Cup.
The couple met at age 17 while attending school in Kingston-upon-Thames, as reported by British Vogue.
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They maintain a low-profile relationship but celebrated their six-year anniversary in 2021 at London's Hutong restaurant.
Their son Jude was born on August 7, 2022.
Rice revealed a commemorative tattoo during a Premier League match on August 21, 2022, according to the Daily Mail.
From Premier Glory to World Stage
In May 2026, Fryer and Jude attended Arsenal's Premier League title celebration, the club's first league championship in 22 years.
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Rice shared on Instagram: "It feels so good 😃🏆" alongside a family photo.
The family then traveled across the Atlantic to support Rice with the national squad. "Biggest honour in football with this group!"
Rice wrote on Instagram in June 2026. "We are up & running ❤️."
Rice's relationship with Fryer includes a lighthearted dynamic regarding his lifelong friendship with Mason Mount, whom he has known since age 8.
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Speaking to The Guardian in November 2019, Rice said Fryer jokes: "You two … you love him more than you love me."
