Over the past few years, Coleen and Wayne Rooney haven’t exactly been famed for their over-the-top PDAs or having a rock-solid marriage. But, according to heat’s insider, there has been a big change at Casa Rooney. The couple appear to have put their issues behind them, and are enjoy spending time together with their four young sons, Kai, 11, Klay, seven, Kit, five, and three-year-old Cass.
They were keen to show this off on Valentine’s Day, with both of them posting loved-up snaps (Wayne’s was a recent one, while Coleen posted a holiday throwback from 2003) – and we’re hearing it’s all part of their new marriage rules.
“Coleen is fed up with their marriage being seen as a bit of joke and she wanted to prove just how strong they are at the moment,” our source says.
“By posting these pictures and declarations of love for each other, they’re showing that they’re over their problems. And Coleen’s throwback was a nice reminder of just how long they’ve been together – and that their relationship has seen it all and survived. There will definitely be more loved-up posts and happy family pics to come.”
CHECK OUT Coleen and Wayne Rooney's love story from the start
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Even though they first met at school when they were 12, Wayne and Coleen first started dating after they finished school at the age of 16.
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At just 17 Wayne joined Everton football club and even though they'd only been dating a year Coleen admitted that they had already discussed getting married.At the time she admitted: "We want to spend the rest of our lives together and there's no stronger commitment than getting married."
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The happy couple got engaged in 2003 at a petrol station after Wayne got down on one knee. He asked his childhood sweetheart to spend the rest of their lives together with a £46,500 engagement ring.
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Coleen discovered that Wayne slept with a 48-year-old nan in a brothel back in 2002
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The WAG then defended her fiancé and admitted when he cheated they hadn't slept together yet. She added, "we weren't having that kind of relationship at that stage."
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Wayne and Coleen looked totally loved up at a public event a year before they got married
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At the age of 22, Wayne and Coleen tied the knot in a church in Italy!
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2009 – A year after their wedding, the happy couple welcomed their first child Kai into the world
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Just a year after they had their first child it was alleged that while Coleen was pregnant, Wayne cheated with prostitutes Jennifer Thompson and Helen Wood.
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Even though Coleen and Kai moved out of their family home following the allegations, the married couple put their troubles aside and reunited.
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The happy couple look so adorable with their son Kai while they await the arrival of their second child
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The Rooney's welcomed their second baby into the world – Klay
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In 2016, the Rooney family welcome baby Kit into the world
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During the summer holidays Coleen denied being pregnant after this photo emerged (even though she was)
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After denying her pregnancy for weeks the happy couple soon confirmed the exciting news - that they're having their fourth child!
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It was shortly after the Rooney's announced they're having their fourth child that Wayne was pictured and arrested for drunk driving.
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Things went from bad to worst after it came to light that Wayne was driving Laura Simpson's car. She then spoke out and claimed that they "had a kiss, a hug, some banter, harmless fun".
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It was then reported that Coleen along with her sons had fled from the family home after revealing her marriage was over.
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Following the scandal, Wayne received a driving ban for two years following his arrest and Laura appeared on This Morning to deny ever cheating with the footballer.
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After weeks of speculation around the couples marriage, it appeared that all was forgiven and forgotten as it was reported that the pair were planning on renewing their wedding vows.
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Coleen then surprised everyone by being totally honest in a Facebook post and admitted that although she's been through a "shit time" she decided to forgive her husband because she wants to "try and continue our marriage and live as a family".
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In February 2018 the Rooney family got even bigger as the happy couple welcomed their fourth child into the world - baby Cass!Yup. They broke their tradition with names beginning with 'K' but the little is adorable so who cares, ey?
While many couples have struggled with the current lockdown, Wayne, 35, and Coleen, 34 – who started dating in 2002, and have been rocked by allegations of Wayne’s cheating, drunken behaviour and arrests – have used this time to work on their relationship.
“Coleen put her foot down this time and laid some ground rules, and it’s really worked for them,” our source says. “They seem to be back to the good old days. For once, they are both at home all the time – and spending some quality time together. There’s a lot of movie nights, family games nights, at-home date nights – and Wayne even does a boys’ night to give Coleen a break one evening a week.
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“Life before was one big rush, it was non-stop with everything going on. It’s only now they’ve slowed down that they’ve realised it’s no wonder they were always rowing. They’re determined to stick to this new regime even when things go back to normal. Wayne says he will not be going out and partying like he used to and spending more time with his friends than his family.”
Wayne recently gave up playing football and is now manager of Derby County – and this is also helping his marriage.
“It’s been a big transition for him and he’s been giving himself ‘career coaching’ to help him communicate better,” we’re told. “It’s a key skill for a manager, but it’s also benefited him at home – he’s more involved and engaged with everything.”
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