The supermodel, 43, on his comprehensive skincare regime, his secret love for Second World War facts – and how he scores ‘dad points’
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How do famous names spend their precious downtime? In our weekly My Saturday column, celebrities reveal their weekend virtues and vices. This week: David Gandy
6.30am
I’m dreaming of the day our two kids, Matilda, five, and Tabitha, two, get up and get their breakfast by themselves. That said, it’s still a pretty relaxed start to the day.
8.30am
Dog walk in Richmond Park with Dora, our rescue pup from Battersea Dogs Home. Tabitha usually comes with me – I think she’s going to be my little adventure buddy. We go to the Pen Ponds Café to grab a croissant and coffee for me and a giant cookie and hot chocolate for her.
We’ll feed the ducks and spot deer. After lockdown, wearing comfy lounge-wear out of the house became acceptable, which I love. You’ll find me in a grey cashmere jumper from Wellwear, my clothing label.
10am
We spent two years building our house in Richmond and moved in last year. I have a home gym – something I dreamt about – and work out for 20 to 30 minutes. Training has been part of my life for 22 years. What is new though is my grooming routine. I’ve learned to take more care. I wash my face with an enzyme cleanser and use serum and retinol – everyone should be using retinol.
11am
A big family brunch is a ritual. I love a proper American diner and Pickle and Rye in East Sheen comes close. They have the best pancakes. If we’re being lazy, I’ll cook a brunch at home.
I’m around for my kids more than my dad was for me as a young child. I’ve changed my whole lifestyle to be with them.
I used to take up to 80 flights a year around the world, but now I watch those planes go past above me – only occasionally do I wish I was on one!
1pm
Matilda has swimming, then both kids have horse-riding lessons. My wife Stephanie Mendoros, a barrister is an accomplished rider so she’s keen for the girls to learn. I always feel like I’m too big to be on a horse and I don’t like the horrible helmets.
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