Harry Styles’ parents have always been his biggest supporters.

Photo: Anne Twist Instagram ; Des Styles Twitter

Des has stayed out of the spotlight for years

Des Styles Twitter

Des, a Cambridgeshire-raised sales and marketing consultant, keeps a low profile these days. While he previously spoke openly in interviews about his relationship with Harry and was active on social media, he’s stepped out of the spotlight in recent years. Neither Harry nor Gemma have posted about him online or mentioned him publicly, whereas they are both known to shout out their mom on Instagram from time to time.

Des joined Twitter (now X) in July 2010 and remained active on the social media platform until 2016. While he no longer posts on X, he previously had gained over 500,000 followers, with whom he shared photos of himself and Harry and updates from life on the road with One Direction as he joined the boys on tour.

They’ve both supported Harry’s talent and career since the beginning

Anne Twist Instagram

Both of Harry’s parents have proudly documented his rise to superstardom, showing support by accompanying him on various tours and promoting his projects on social media over the years.

“I always knew he’d succeed at whatever he did because he’d always charm people,” Des told The Daily Record in 2012. “From performing in the car or on ­holiday, he’d always be able to hold a crowd or hold a room, even when he was a kid,” the proud dad told the U.K. news outlet.

Des later joined One Direction for several stops along their Where We Are Tour in 2014, as well as their final tour as a group, the On the Road Again Tour in summer of 2015. He shared updates from both on Twitter, shouting out some of his favorite shows along the way. “I’ve not seen all the 1D shows this tour but I’ve seen a lot. Last night in Milano was the best so far by miles. Brilliant!” he wrote in June 2014.

“I always thought he had something,” Anne told The Daily Mail in April 2023, going on to share that she believes his musical success is rooted in his authenticity. “He takes his influences from what he feels, what he’s listened to, what he likes,” she said. “He’s not thinking, ‘Right, I need to make this song for this particular demographic.’ He does what feels right to him — and it seems to be universally appreciated.”

Anne also defended Harry’s performance in Don’t Worry Darling, which was panned by critics. “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all,” she wrote on her Instagram Story, adding, “I’m astounded and saddened by the vitriolic comments on here, to be honest. I enjoyed a film. If it’s not your cup of tea don’t go … “

She’s frequently documented the times she’s supported Harry on tour, often alongside Gemma; the mother-daughter duo cheered him on as recently as October 2022. “When I thought you couldn’t get better .. and I couldn’t be prouder .. you blew me away tonight,” Anne gushed alongside a photo she snapped backstage of Harry performing at Wembley Stadium in July 2022.

Harry doesn’t see his dad often, but there isn’t any bad blood

Des Styles Twitter

While it’s unclear exactly how closely the father-son duo keep in contact, Des previously spoke about their bond to The Daily Record in 2012, stating that he is “not an estranged dad” but that he “hardly see[s] him.”

“I used to see Harry and his sister Gemma every couple of weeks,” he said at the time. “I’ve always supported them financially and when I can emotionally.” He added that while separating from Anne was difficult on their family, “These things happen.”

Des continued to document his and Harry’s interactions on Twitter in the following years, noting whenever the “As It Was” singer would call him on birthdays or Father’s Day. “I am a very lucky and proud father for sure!” he Tweeted in 2014, noting that he spoke to both of his children for Father’s Day.

Back in 2012, he once again expressed how proud he was of Harry, but noted that he didn’t want to overstep any boundaries. “I’m just very proud to be his dad but I don’t want to exploit that either,” he told The Daily Record. “I just want to be here if he needs me.”

Harry even appeared to reference his dad in his 2022 chart-topping single “As It Was,” which reflected on the singer’s relationship with fame. In one line, he sings, “Your daddy lives by himself / He just wants to know that you’re well.” The line seems to refer to the ways his dad has checked in on him over the years, particularly as he’s navigated his path to stardom.

Des gives Anne credit for raising Harry and Gemma

Anne Twist Instagram

After Des left Anne and the family home, she went on to remarry twice: first with businessman John Cox, and then to Robin Twist in 2013. Robin helped Anne to raise Harry, something which Des admits they did wonderfully.

“[Harry’s] polite and well mannered, he’s trained up properly — but it wasn’t me. Of course not, it would be Anne,” he told The Daily Record. He added that while she and Robin had brought the pop star up, he felt like he had a positive influence on him in his youth. “I say show me the lad at seven and I’ll show you the man,” he said. “I was there then.”