Who is Taylor Ward? All you need to know about Al-Ahli star Riyad Mahrez’s wife

Taylor Ward is a British model, influencer, and media personality who gained prominence through her family and her own rising profile. Since she entered into a relationship with Algerian football star Riyad Mahrez, she has attracted growing public interest - not just for being married to one of Saudi Pro League’s biggest names, but for her own achievements and background.Born on January 28, 1998, Taylor Ward is the daughter of Dawn Ward of The Real Housewives of Cheshire fame and former professional footballer Ashley Ward. She grew up with laid-back luxuries, raised in a large mansion near Alderley Edge with an area sprawling to an acre, with multiple bedrooms, a home cinema, and a swimming pool indoors. For her schooling, she has gone to various prestigious establishments, including Rugby School, and is currently involved in studies related to fashion.Taylor Ward and Riyad Mahrez began dating around 2020. They got engaged on 21 June 2021, with Mahrez reportedly proposing in Mykonos with a specially made ring.Also Read: Man City's Riyad Mahrez has watches worth £300,000 stolen: ReportsTheir first marriage ceremony (a Muslim/Nikah ceremony) took place in January 2022. They later held a legal ceremony in London in September 2023. And to top it off, to coronate their union essentially, there was the lavish three-day celebration in Lake Como, Italy, during July 2024. The wedding(s) have certainly been headline-grabbing. The third wedding in Lake Como was a splendour, a gathering amidst choral performances and flurries of floral showers. The performances included the likes of Leona Lewis.Taylor and Riyad have a daughter named Mila, born in July 2022, while their second child is expected to be born by mid-2025. Currently, with Mahrez having been transferred to Al-Ahli, the family resides together in Saudi Arabia. The family lives together now in Saudi Arabia following Mahrez’s transfer to Al-Ahli.Taylor has built her own profile outside of being “Mahrez’s wife.” She is a model and social media influencer. She is the co-founder of a jewellery line named Astalia.Her Instagram handle is @taylorwardx, and she garnered around 2.8 million followers by mid-2025. She seems quite active and popular on social media. She shares behind-the-scenes looks into family life, fashion, travel, and luxurious living on this platform.