Lance Armstrong's kids pay sweet tribute as he marries in France
Lance Armstrong’s kids pay sweet tribute to their father and Anna Hansen as they marry at stunning property in France: ‘Nothing makes me happier than seeing my dad smile’
- Lance Armstrong and his longtime girlfriend Anna Hansen have tied the knot in France after 14 years together
- The disgraced cyclist announced their marriage in a touching post shared to his Instagram account on Tuesday
- ‘Best. Day. Ever. Married the love of my life @annahansenarmstrong. So special having our kids there as well,’ Lance began in the caption
- Lance and Anna have been engaged since 2017 and share daughter Olivia Marie Armstrong, 11, and son Max Armstrong, 13
- Armstrong also has son Luke, 22, and twin daughters Grace and Isabelle, 20, with his ex-wife Kristin Richard, whom he was married to from 1998 to 2003
- Armstrong was stripped of all seven of his Tour de France titles after he was found to have used performance-enhancing drugs throughout his career by the United States Anti-Doping Agency in 2012
Lance Armstrong married his girlfriend of 14 years Anna Hansen in an intimate ceremony at a luxurious venue in France.
And his children were the first to pay tribute to the happy couple.
The 50-year-old disgraced cyclists’ two children – 22-year-old son Luke and 20-year-old daughter Grace – posted galleries of the big day along with touching captions.
Lovely family: Lance Armstrong’s children posted galleries from their dad’s wedding to girlfriend of 14 years Anna Hansen on Instagram
Grace gushed over her dad’s new wife Anna, 41, as she wrote: ‘I’ve been calling her my best friend for over a decade, now I get to call her my Step Mom.
‘Nothing makes me happier than seeing my Dad smile, and she’s been doing it for 14 years. Congrats newly weds [champagne and party hat emojis]’
Among the snaps included in the gallery was an image of Grace and 10-year-old sister Olivia posing with the blushing bride.
Lance’s 20year-old daughter Grace (pictured right) gushed over her dad’s new wife Anna, 41, as she wrote: ‘I’ve been calling her my best friend for over a decade, now I get to call her my Step Mom’
Dynamic duo: Among the snaps included in the gallery was an image of Grace helping 10-year-old sister Olivia out with her make-up
Adorable: Grace shared a cute video of her dad kissing his blushing bride
Big day: Anna couldn’t hide her excitement
Wine-ding down: There was a sweet photo of Lance and Anna walking through the vinyards
Luke shared a snap of the entire family including 13-year-old brother Max.
He shared it with the humorous caption: ‘Best man, best father, best step mother, best maid of honor, best family, best wedding, best photog… VERY questionable Reverend.’
Both children shared several images from the big day which took place at the very posh Chateau La Coste.
The event space boats that it has several indoor venues from 20-square-meters to 250-square meters in addition to outdoor spaces which can host up to 2,000 people.
Big brother: Luke shared a snap of as he stood alongside 13-year-old brother Max
Sweet: There was also an image of Lance putting on Luke’s buttoner for him
Aww: Luke stood next to his father during the ceremony
Bond: Luke happily posed next to his pro athlete dad
Vibes: Luke certainly cut a rug at the reception
On Tuesday, Lance and his new wife announced that they said ‘I do’ in France with a touching post which showcased their nuptials.
‘Best. Day. Ever. Married the love of my life @annahansenarmstrong. So special having our kids there as well,’ Lance began in the caption.
‘It was an evening full of laughter and plenty of joyful tears. Anna, you have been my absolute rock the past 14 years and let me be clear, I would not have survived them without you.
Wow factor: Both children shared several images from the big day which took place at the very posh Chateau La Coste
Lovely: Wow factor: Both children shared several images from the big day which took place at the very posh Chateau La Coste
‘I am so proud of the couple we have become – It took us doing the work, the really hard work, and I am so glad that we did. I love you immensely and will always be here for you and our family. I’d be remiss if I didn’t think our best bud aka “Reverend” @chad_mountain for officiating the ceremony.
‘As well as the great @lizkreutz for making sure these beautiful memories were captured. Hope you are all having an excellent summer – I sure as hell am.’
Lance and Anna have been engaged since 2017 and share daughter Olivia Marie Armstrong, 11, and son Max Armstrong, 13. The cyclist also has son Luke, 22, and twin daughters Grace and Isabelle, 20, with his ex-wife Kristin Richard, whom he was married to from 1998 to 2003.
Just married! On Tuesday, Lance and his new wife announced that they said ‘I do’ in France with a touching post which showcased their nuptials
Soulmates: The disgraced cyclist, 50, announced they had said ‘I do’ in France in a touching post showcasing their nuptials on Tuesday
Forever and ever: The post captured their magical nuptials
I do! Images captured Lance and his bride exchanging vows
The images, which were taken at Chateau La Coste in France, captured the newlyweds in nearly every stage of their special day.
Anna wore a gorgeous white dress with with lace detailing and a small arrangement of flowers in her hair.
The couple beamed from ear to ear as they exchanged vows before sharing their first kiss as man and wife.
They also enjoyed a glass of wine as they took pictures in the vineyard.
The bridal party included their children, and Lance tagged his son Luke and daughter Grace in the images.
Aww: ‘Anna, you have been my absolute rock the past 14 years and let me be clear, I would not have survived them without you,’ Armstrong gushed in his post
Here comes the bride! The post also appeared to capture the couple’s first look
Longtime love: The newlyweds were together for 14 years before finally walking down the aisle
Lance announced their engagement in 2017, posting a photo of them at Lake Austin as Anna showed off her new ring.
‘She said….. YES!!!!’ he captioned the elated snap.
Lance has been romantically linked to a number of celebs in the past.
He was previously engaged to singer Sheryl Crow, and also dated the likes of fashion designer Tory Burch and actress Kate Hudson. He was also linked to Ashley Olsen in 2007.
Sealed with a kiss! Lance beamed as he kissed his bride
Suits him! Armstrong was looking smart in a black suit with white rose attached to the lapel
She said yes! Lance announced their engagement in 2017, posting a photo of them at Lake Austin as Anna showed off her new ring
Former flame: Armstrong was previously engaged to singer Sheryl Crow; pictured 2005
Armstrong was the only cyclist to ever win seven consecutive Tour de France titles between 1999 and 2005 but lost it all following a doping scandal.
Years of cover-ups and denials finally caught up with Armstrong in 2012 when a United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) investigation found Armstrong had used performance-enhancing drugs throughout his career.
He was stripped of all of his achievements from August 1998 onwards, including his record seven Tour de France titles, and handed a lifetime ban from the sport.
The ex factor: Armstrong dated the likes of fashion designer Tory Burch (L) and was married to Kristin Richard from 1998 to 2003 (R)
Embroiled in controversy: Armstrong was the only cyclist to ever win seven consecutive Tour de France titles between 1999 and 2005 but lost it all following a doping scandal; pictured winning stage 17 of the Tour de France in 2004
The star elected not to contest doping charges brought against him, dismissing proceedings as a ‘witch hunt’ and claiming he did not feel the process was a fair one.
Armstrong returned from cancer to dominate the Tour between 1999 and 2005 but fiercely denied allegations of doping until coming clean in an interview with Oprah Winfrey in January 2013.
During that interview, Armstrong admitted taking banned substances – including EPO – to help win the Tour de France.
He latter admitted he ‘wouldn’t change a thing’ about the episode, adding: ‘We did what we had to do to win.
‘It wasn’t legal, but I wouldn’t change a thing – whether it’s losing a bunch of money, or going from hero to zero.
‘It was a mistake, it led to a lot of other mistakes. It led to the most colossal meltdown in the history of sport. But I learned a lot.’
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