Sue y Noel Radfords They have known each other since 1991, and together they formed the largest family in Britain. They are parents of 22 children and that record made them celebrities, first in the reality television show that shows their daily lives, and then also on social networks.
More than 536,000 followers on Instagram, and 87 million views on his YouTube channel, @TheRadfordFamily22, numbers that speak for themselves regarding his popularity worldwide.
Originally from Morecambe, Lancashire county in England, they are the stars of the program «22 Kids and Counting» (22 children and counting), which is broadcast on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom.
In celebration of Sue Radford’s 50th birthday. (Photo: Instagram @theradfordfamily)For him Sue’s 50th birthdaythe mother of the family, wanted to do something very special, and celebrate it in a big way.
For months they published the preparations and economic organization that would entail a trip of more than 30 people to Disney World in Florida, United States.
He wanted to go not only with his children, but also with his 11 grandchildren. The goal had several setbacks, first due to the budgetwhich according to the British newspaper The Mirroramounted to a total of $70,000and then with obtaining visas for all those who traveled.
When they arrived at the airport, one of their daughters, Millie Radford, 24, and two of their grandchildren, were stranded because their ESTA (visa extension program) certificates had expired.
They planned a trip with more than 30 members. (Photo: Instagram @theradfordfamil)Noel stayed to reapply for them, while the rest of the members traveled, and the next day they were finally able to fly and meet again in Florida.
They thought they had left the unexpected problems behind them, but when they returned they had another mishap: a $1,000 fine.
Radford Family Vacation at Disney World and Skipping School Fine
They posted several smiling photos on Instagram, posing next to Donald Duck wearing Minnie Mouse headbands.
That happiness was overshadowed when they were informed that they were found guilty of «not ensuring regular school attendance» of four of his children.
The Radford family on their getaway to Disney World in Florida. (Photo: Instagram @theradfordfamily)Preston Magistrates’ Court ordered them to pay $87 per child as «punishment», plus an extra $160 in court costs.
In total it represents a fine of $1,000 additional to the cost of the getaway to Florida, including flights, accommodation and park passes.
The Radfords had said in a previous interview with The Mirror that they were «feeling the squeeze» financially from the costs of everyday living.
Every day, the family consumes nine liters of milk, five liters of game and three boxes of cereal during breakfast alone.
Sue Radford is 50 years old and the mother of 22 children. Photo: Instagram @theradfordfamilyThey assured that they do not receive any type of state aid and that they support the family economy with a successful local bakery, Radford’s Pie Company, in addition to monetizing his social networks and starring in reality television.
ESue she spent half her life pregnantabout 800 weeks. She gave birth for the first time when she was 14 years old, but a year before she had already suffered a miscarriage of another child who was going to be called Alfie, and she always mentions him in her posts as the family’s guardian angel.
They are currently parents of 11 girls and 11 boys, with ages ranging between 5 and 36 years. The oldest, Christopher, was born on May 7, 1989 and the youngest, Heidie, was born in April 2020.
In order of birth, the list is as follows: Chris, 36, Sophie, 31, Chloe, 29, Jack, 28, Daniel, 26, Luke, 24, Millie, 23, Katie, 22, James, 21, Ellie, 20, Aimee, 19, Josh, 18, Max, 17, Tillie, 15, Oscar, 13, Casper, 12, Hallie, 9, Phoebe, 8, Archie, 7, Bonnie, 6, and Heidie, 5 years old.
