David Walliams Spends Christmas Apart From Son

Comedian David Walliams has shared that he will be spending this Christmas Day apart from his young son, Alfred. As part of his co-parenting arrangement with ex-wife Lara Stone, it is her turn to have their 12-year-old son for the holiday. Walliams candidly discussed the emotional pain of not having his child with him during Christmas.

This personal experience has influenced his new children's book, 'Santa and Son.' The story centers on a boy named Elvis and his relationship with his father, a grumpy retired Santa. The book delves into themes relevant to separated parents and the melancholy that can accompany the festive season for them.

While acknowledging the sadness, Walliams is looking forward to a pre-Christmas trip with Alfred to the Maldives. His earlier reflections also touched upon the sweet, innocent things children say, recalling a moment when Alfred's simple declaration of wanting to be with him made him weep.