Rebekah Vardy says her family’s relocation to Lake Garda in 2023, prompted by husband Jamie Vardy’s transfer to US Cremonese, quickly turned stressful. Within months, burglars broke into their upscale apartment and the children struggled to find familiar British foods, prompting the family to adapt in unexpected ways.

Burglary raid on the Vardys’ Lake Garda apartment

According to the ITV documentary "The Vardys," a group of thieves entered the Vardy family’s lavish Italian flat only weeks after they arrived, leaving Rebekah on edge around the clock .. She recounted the incident on camera , noting that even a personal watch was taken, and that the experience made her question every decision surrounding the move.

Finding British comfortts for Taylor, Sofia and Olivia

The Vardy children, accustomed to baked beans,gravy and squash, found those staples scarce in Italy. Rebekah explained that her “little monsters” tasked her with sourcing English snacks, a challenge she likened to “madness” in front of an Italian teacher. The search for familiar foods became a daily mission as the family settled into their new routine.

Visa hurdles and the decision to keep the family together

As reported by the series, securing visas for the whole household proved difficult, yet the Vardys insisted on moving as a unit.. Rebekah emphasized that splitting the family was never an option,describing the move as a “drastic uprooting” but essential for maintaining their cohesion.

Phone for Sofia’s 12th birthday to ease isolation

To mitigate Sofia’s fear of missing friends, Jamie and Rebekah gave her a mobile phone for her 12th birthday—a decision Rebekah admitted she would not have made back in England. The device allowed Sofia to stay connected with relatives and peers, softening the cultural shock of living abroad.

Olivia’s school struggle and Jamie’s upcoming contract decision

Olivia, the youngest, faced language barriers at school, prompting her to stay home on some days. Meanwhile, Jamie Vardy has recently submitted a request to leave US Cremonese when his contract expires this summer, adding another layer of uncertainty to the family’s future in Italy.