Helen Flanagan admits 'difficult relationship' since fiancé split as she thanks strangers for act of kindness

Helen Flanagan has told fans of a recent act of kindness she received while trying to enjoy a special day with her young daughter. The actress has previously told how she likes to spend one-on-one time with all three of her children.

Back in 2022, Helen, 33, said: "I think it's nice sometimes to break their routine when they are older and let them have the odd later night." And she opened up further about their routine, saying: "I love to have one and one quality time with each of my children. Matilda always goes into school happier and Delilah has less tantrums and Charlie is more settled."

It was Matilda's turn for a solo date with her mum over the weekend with the pair headed off to London. However, Helen has now opened up about how she ended up with 'bad mum guilt' as she was unable to book a table or get a walk-in slot at a hotel serving up a magical Beauty and the Beast themed afternoon tea.

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Sharing a video of her eldest child on Instagram, Matilda could be seen dressed to impress. She looked adorable in a smart pink two-piece that she paired with matching shoes. The youngster had a smile on her face as she watched and listened to a harpist playing inside The Waldorf Hilton hotel in the capital.

Explaining what happened, Helen wrote a lengthy post alongside the video, in which she also mentioned co-parenting with her ex-fiancé, footballer Scott Sinclair, following their split last year after 13 years together.

Alongside the post, the former soap star wrote: "Matilda and I had a girls day on Saturday. Matilda wanted