Sir Philip Green is put on dad duty as he dotes on Simon Cowell's son Eric during festive break to Barbados
With two grown-up children, it's been a long time since he cared for a toddler.
But Sir Philip Green proved his parenting skills haven't waned as he was pictured caring for Simon Cowell's young son Eric in Barbados on Boxing Day.
The Topshop chairman appeared a natural as he was put on dad duty for the day while the one-year-old's father enjoyed some chill time with his mother Lauren Silverman on Saturday.
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Natural: Sir Philip Green was put on dad duty as he doted on Simon Cowell's son Eric during the families' festive break to Barbados on Saturday
Philip, 63, held the adorable tot on his hip and pointed at something which he thought may interest him.
Much to his billion-pound-worth babysitter's disappointment, Eric wasn't the faintest bit amused as he pulled a lost expression.
He was dressed appropriately for the fun day out to Sandy Lane Beach and was well protected from the beating afternoon rays.
Fun-filled family holiday: Later on, The Arcadia Group Chairman was pictured laughing with youngest child Chloe who's joined him and her mother Tina on the annual break to
Little Eric appeared to have been blessed with his mother's sense of style, rather than his father's, as he looked cool in a pair of pinstripe shorts, a white polo T-shirt, a matching bucket hat and a pair of tiny flip flops.
Father-of-two Philip was equally suitably dressed for a day on the golden sands and he sported a white V-neck top and blue shorts which were adorned with a circular print.
Later in the day, he was pictured sharing a giggle with his youngest child - daughter Chloe Green - who's joined him and her mother Lady Tina on the family's annual break to the Caribbean island.
The family are staying at the luxurious Sandylane Hotel, a favourite haunt of many celebrities.
The couple also have a 35-year-old son - Brandon - who's not on the holiday.
Simon and Philip have been friends and business partners since setting up Syco Entertainment in 2002.
Although the retail giant has no stake in it any more, he is an advisor to the company.
Covering up: The Arcadia Group Chairman concealed his portly figure ina white T-shirt and printed shorts on the day out to Sandy Lane Beach
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