EXCLUSIVELiam Payne's grief-stricken girlfriend Kate Cassidy packs up what remains of their life together and leaves their home as she faces life without the love of her life

Liam Payne’s grief-stricken girlfriend packed the remains of her shattered life into cardboard boxes as she was left facing an uncertain future - just days after saying a final farewell to the superstar singer.

Heartbroken Kate Cassidy, 25, appeared close to tears after gathering together her belongings as she moved out of the property where she had been living in the aftermath of the tragedy.

A forlorn-looking Kate stood in the street surrounded by her possessions after vacating the modern high rise apartment which is believed to have been owned by her late partner.

At one point the American model and influencer was spotted holding on tightly to a cuddly toy - a colourful squishmallow which was too big to pack into her luggage - it appeared to be a treasured memento of the time the couple spent together.

She was greeted by a friend who helped her load stacks of boxes and suitcases into a rented van before heading off to an unknown destination.

Neighbours said Kate would be relying on the generosity of friends to put her up as she prepares to fly back to the US to spend Christmas with her family.

She flew to the UK the day after tragedy struck when Liam plunged to his death from the balcony of his third-floor hotel suite in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last month.

Just weeks ago, Kate and Liam, 31, were planning their future together. 

Kate and a female pal were spotted moving belongings out of the London flat earlier this week

Kate and a female pal were spotted moving belongings out of the London flat earlier this week

Grief-stricken Kate appeared close to tears as she left the apartment complex in central London

Grief-stricken Kate appeared close to tears as she left the apartment complex in central London

Heartbroken Kate Cassidy (pictured with Liam) is said to be relying on the generosity of friends to put her up as she prepares to fly back to the US to spend Christmas with her family

Heartbroken Kate Cassidy (pictured with Liam) is said to be relying on the generosity of friends to put her up as she prepares to fly back to the US to spend Christmas with her family

The development, close to the banks of the River Thames in south east London, has its own health and fitness club which includes an infinity pool, saunas and a gym

The development, close to the banks of the River Thames in south east London, has its own health and fitness club which includes an infinity pool, saunas and a gym

The couple, who have been in a relationship for two years, had been in Argentina to attend former bandmate Horan’s sell out concert in the city.

Kate flew back to the couple’s home in Miami on October 14 while Liam remained behind to renew his US visa.

After the tragedy Kate travelled to Britain to join Liam’s family and close friends at an emotional funeral service at the 12th Century St Mary’s Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. 

The popstar was laid to rest after his casket was driven to the church in a white horse drawn hearse.

His One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson were among mourners.

They were united in grief as they appeared in public together for the first time since the band split in 2015.

Former Girls Aloud star Cheryl, mum to Liam’s seven-year-old son Bear, was also in attendance.

Kate was carrying a large cuddly toy as well as pulling cases and bags as she departed the flat

Kate was carrying a large cuddly toy as well as pulling cases and bags as she departed the flat

Kate wheeled two large suitcases to a waiting car as she and a friend removed items from the flat

Kate wheeled two large suitcases to a waiting car as she and a friend removed items from the flat

Kate and her friend were seen loading cases, bags and belongings into a waiting car

Kate and her friend were seen loading cases, bags and belongings into a waiting car

The grieving girlfriend could be seen hauling huge suitcases across the busy London streets

The grieving girlfriend could be seen hauling huge suitcases across the busy London streets 

The pair wheeled the suitcases and bags across the road to the waiting car

The pair wheeled the suitcases and bags across the road to the waiting car 

A man then helped them load their baggage into the boot, while they stood by with her remaining possessions

A man then helped them load their baggage into the boot, while they stood by with her remaining possessions

Since Liam's funeral, Kate had been staying alone at the modern apartment building where two bedroom flats exchange hands for up to £2million

Since Liam's funeral, Kate had been staying alone at the modern apartment building where two bedroom flats exchange hands for up to £2million

Residents in the block, where apartments are rented out for more than £6,000-a-month, also enjoy spectacular views of the capital

Residents in the block, where apartments are rented out for more than £6,000-a-month, also enjoy spectacular views of the capital

A bathroom in the modern high rise apartment where Kate had been staying in

A bathroom in the modern high rise apartment where Kate had been staying in 

Neighbours said Kate (pictured in London on November 26) would be relying on the generosity of friends to put her up as she prepares to fly back to the US to spend Christmas with her family

Neighbours said Kate (pictured in London on November 26) would be relying on the generosity of friends to put her up as she prepares to fly back to the US to spend Christmas with her family

Since then Kate had been staying alone at the modern apartment building where two bedroom flats exchange hands for up to £2million.

The development, close to the banks of the River Thames in south east London, has its own health and fitness club which includes an infinity pool, saunas and a gym.

Residents in the block, where apartments are rented out for more than £6,000-a-month, also enjoy spectacular views of the capital.

University graduate Kate had previously lived in Liam’s £3.25million five-bedroom mansion in the Buckinghamshire countryside.

The property - which Liam had bought to be close to his ex Cheryl and their son - had gone up for sale in the weeks before the tragedy.

It came as the couple were making plans for their new life in America after setting up home in a spectacular rented £1.4million Spanish-style mansion near Miami Florida.

Since Liam's funeral Kate had been staying alone at the modern apartment building
In the building, two bedroom flats exchange hands for up to £2million

Since Liam's funeral Kate had been staying alone at the modern apartment building where two bedroom flats exchange hands for up to £2million

A friend could be seen helping the mourning girlfriend with suitcases and soft toys as she moved out

A friend could be seen helping the mourning girlfriend with suitcases and soft toys as she moved out

In an emotional scene, the women appeared to thank a man waiting outside the building as they passed him loaded up with bags

In an emotional scene, the women appeared to thank a man waiting outside the building as they passed him loaded up with bags

She appeared emotional as they waited to move her possessions from the late singer's flat

She appeared emotional as they waited to move her possessions from the late singer's flat

The pair could be seen surrounded by bags as they waited on the London street

The pair could be seen surrounded by bags as they waited on the London street

The huge, soft toys were clutched by both women as they looked at a phone while standing outside the building.

The huge, soft toys were clutched by both women as they looked at a phone while standing outside the building.

Kate stood patiently with a friend as they waited for the rented car to arrive to take away their bags

Kate stood patiently with a friend as they waited for the rented car to arrive to take away their bags

Dignified Kate could be seen hauling the beloved possessions across the road to the waiting car

Dignified Kate could be seen hauling the beloved possessions across the road to the waiting car

In a previously unseen clip, Liam was filmed carrying Kate Cassidy down a street in Miami

In a previously unseen clip, Liam was filmed carrying Kate Cassidy down a street in Miami 

Kate had been helping Liam get his life back on track as he planned to relaunch his career.

Kate had been helping Liam get his life back on track as he planned to relaunch his career.

After Liam’s death, Kate revealed in an emotional social media post how they had sat down to map out their future together with Liam setting out in a touching hand-written note his hopes they would wed in the coming months and be ‘together forever’.

Posting a series of heart-warming images highlighting their adventures Kate told how she had ‘lost the best part of myself’ following the singer’s death.

Kate wrote: ‘I don’t even know where to begin. My heart is shattered in ways I can’t put into words.

‘I wish you could see the huge impact you’ve had on the world, even as it feels so dark right now.

‘You brought so much happiness and positivity to everyone - millions of fans, your family, friends, and especially me.

‘You are so incredibly loved. You are - because I can’t say were - my best friend, the love of my life, and everyone you touched felt just as special as I did.

‘Your energy was contagious, lighting up every room you walked into.

‘None of this feels real, and I can’t wrap my head around this new reality of not having you here. I’m struggling to figure out how to live in a world without you by my side.

Kate could be seen first leaving the building to buy a coffee earlier in the morning, slipping on comfortable Uggs for the journey

Kate could be seen first leaving the building to buy a coffee earlier in the morning, slipping on comfortable Uggs for the journey

The grieving girlfriend stacked soft bags on top of huge suitcases as she left the London apartment block

The grieving girlfriend stacked soft bags on top of huge suitcases as she left the London apartment block

She traversed busy London streets before the baggage was loaded into a rented van

She traversed busy London streets before the baggage was loaded into a rented van

She wore soft, light grey sweatpants and an oversized pink hoodie as she was joined by a friend leaving the property

She wore soft, light grey sweatpants and an oversized pink hoodie as she was joined by a friend leaving the property

In an emotional image, Kate could be seen raising a hand to her eye as she waited for the car

In an emotional image, Kate could be seen raising a hand to her eye as she waited for the car 

Her supportive friend appeared eager to help as they moved out her possessions together

Her supportive friend appeared eager to help as they moved out her possessions together

She walked past familiar hotspots and restaurants as she made her way to the waiting vehicle

She walked past familiar hotspots and restaurants as she made her way to the waiting vehicle

After the tragedy Kate travelled to Britain to join Liam¿s family and close friends at an emotional funeral service at the 12th Century St Mary¿s Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire

After the tragedy Kate travelled to Britain to join Liam’s family and close friends at an emotional funeral service at the 12th Century St Mary’s Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire 

‘Together, we got to be kids again, always finding joy in the smallest things.

‘Liam, you had the kindest soul and the most fun-loving spirit. It feels like I’ve lost the best part of myself.

‘I can’t imagine a day without your laughter and love. You brought so much light into my life.’

Cassidy added: ‘A few weeks ago, we sat outside on a beautiful evening manifesting our lives together.

‘I keep your note close, even though you told me not to look at it.

‘It said, ‘Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged & together forever 444”.

‘Liam, I know we’ll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned.

‘You’ll always be with me. I’ve gained a guardian angel.

‘I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond, carrying our dreams and memories with me everywhere I go.’

The couple first started dating in October 2022, and made their red carpet debut at the Fashion Awards later that year.

Kate had been helping Liam get his life back on track as he planned to relaunch his career.

Last year Liam opened up about his mental health and revealed doctors diagnosed him with 'a couple of conditions' after he hit ‘rock bottom’ and spent some time in a wellness clinic in the US.

He was later forced to cancel a South American tour after being hospitalised with a kidney infection.

Liam previously told how he struggled with alcoholism at the peak of his success with One Direction.