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Jamie Oliver shares emotional new post about son Buddy

The celebrity chef is a doting dad to five children

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Grace Lindsay
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Jamie Oliver melted hearts on Wednesday after sharing the sweetest post to Instagram dedicated to his son, Buddy.

The celebrity chef took to social media to wish Buddy a happy birthday, and his caption had us close to tears!

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Sharing an adorable photo of the 11-year-old wearing a birthday hat, Jamie wrote: "Happy 11 th birthday dear Buddy what a joy you are, a wonderful, kind, sweet funny soul…have the most wonderful day…love dad xxx".

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In the snap, Buddy could be seen grinning from ear to ear as he stood in front of a wall decorated with different coloured ribbons.

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Many of Jamie's fans rushed to the comments section to send their wishes. One follower said: "Happy Birthday Buddy!!! Thank you for inspiring us with all your delicious recipes! Have a fantastic day!" while another added: "Happy birthday Buddy! You rock!!! Have a truly wonderful day!"

buddy birthday© Photo: Instagram

Jamie Oliver shared a sweet photo of Buddy on his birthday

Jamie and his wife Jools share an incredibly close bond with their children, and are always giving fans a glimpse into their family life.

Just last week Jools shared a personal message with her followers, alongside a sweet black-and-white photo of sons Buddy and River.

Keeping the message cryptic, the children's designer touched upon the period being "emotional" and "exhausting".

buddy river© Photo: Instagram

Jools shared this precious snap of her sons

She wrote: "A week so far of many emotional and exhausting 'firsts' all leaving me a little floored but extremely grateful x. One of my favourite captures from this week Buds helping River with his first school tie [heart emoji] xxx."

The sweet image showed Buddy helping his little brother, River, put on his tie ahead of school. It seems like it's been a busy time for the Oliver household with the launch of Jamie's latest book, Together, and with their children returning to school or university – and her fans sympathised.

"Taking my eldest to uni next week. I'm an emotional wreck already," remarked one follower, to which Jools replied: "Me too [heart emoji]."

DISCOVER: Jools Oliver leaves fans speechless with adorable photo of husband Jamie and son River