Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy spotted leaving restaurant as she stays in UK after funeral

Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 25, was seen leaving a restaurant in London on Friday night, and she looked downbeat while walking in the streets of the capital

Liam Payne's girlfriend has been spotted leaving a restaurant in London as she remains in the UK days after attending the former One Direction star's funeral.

Exclusive pictures obtained by The Mirror show Kate Cassidy leaving Cacciari's Portobello, an Italian restaurant that specialises in wood-fired pizza, pasta and mains including meat and fish, on Friday night. The 25-year-old American model, who had been in a relationship with the late singer since 2022, was photographed exiting the restaurant at around 11pm after having dinner.

For the outing, she wore jeans paired with UGG boots and a long cream coat, and she carried a black bag with her. Kate appeared and downbeat emotional as she looked around herself while walking on the streets of London with a male friend.

Kate has kept a low profile since Liam's funeral last week and earlier this week she was seen sobbing in London. Photos showed the grieving model appearing tearful as she reflected while grabbing a coffee and a pastry snack. Kate shared a home in Florida with Liam - currently, it's not clear when she will return to the US.

It comes weeks after a source said Kate is still struggling to come to terms with what happened to Liam. They told Entertainment Tonight: "She's still in shock and disbelief. It's been a very difficult time for her. Kate is trying her best to process everything and surround herself with loved ones. She is trying to be involved in plans to honour and remember Liam's life and memory."

Paying tribute to her late boyfriend in a heartfelt social media post, Kate shared never-before-seen photos of her and Liam together. She said: "A few weeks ago we sat outside on a beautiful evening manifesting our lives together. I keep your note close, even though you told me not to look at it. It said: 'Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged and together forever 444."

Calling him the "love of my life", she continued: "Liam, I know we'll be together forever, but not in the way that we planned. You'll always be with me. I've gained a guardian angel. I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond, carrying our dreams and memories with me wherever I go. Forever yours, Katelyn, 444."

Kate explained "444" is the number of angels. On her Instagram she said: "More often, you will see the number 444 when you are feeling down. In simple sense, the number 444 reminds you that your angels are always there to support you. When you see this number you will be reassured that you are protected and loved by the angels."

Last week, Kate met Liam's parents for the first time as she attended the funeral service at St Mary's Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, with the support of her friend Damian Hurley. Wearing dark sunglasses, a fur-lined coat and appearing to hold back tears, Kate, who said that her heart was "shattered" after Liam's death, came face to face with her late boyfriend's parents Geoff and Karen Payne for the first time.

She was also in the company of Liam's ex-girlfriend Cheryl Tweedy, the mother of his seven-year-old son Bear. Cheryl is understood to have helped his family plan the private service attended by those closest to him. Danielle Peazer, who dated Liam between 2010 and 2013, also attended his funeral.

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