Helena Bonham Carter keeps things casual as she enjoys the first glimpse of spring with a dog walk and al fresco lunch with a friend in Primrose Hill

The British capital offered the first glimpse of spring, on Friday. 

Helena Bonham Carter, 57, kept things casual as she enjoyed a dog walk and al fresco lunch with a friend at Melrose and Morgan in Primrose Hill. 

Making the most of the brighter skies and milder temperatures, the actress hoisted up her long black dress to reveal knee-high socks and trainers beneath.

She draped a dark blue coat down off her shoulders while carrying her belongings in a beaded cross-body bag. 

Choosing to dine outside, Helena carried her plate of food to the table and washed down the feast with a bottle of kombucha. 

Helena Bonham Carter , 57, kept things casual as she enjoyed a dog walk and al fresco lunch with a friend at Melrose and Morgan in Primrose Hill, on Friday

Helena Bonham Carter , 57, kept things casual as she enjoyed a dog walk and al fresco lunch with a friend at Melrose and Morgan in Primrose Hill, on Friday

Choosing to dine outside, the actress carried her plate of food to the table and washed down the feast with a bottle of kombucha

Choosing to dine outside, the actress carried her plate of food to the table and washed down the feast with a bottle of kombucha

Making the most of the brighter skies and milder temperatures, Helena hoisted up her long black dress to reveal knee-high socks and trainers beneath

Making the most of the brighter skies and milder temperatures, Helena hoisted up her long black dress to reveal knee-high socks and trainers beneath

Helena is currently in a relationship with academic Rye Dag Holmboe, 36, who is 21 years her junior.

She has been dating the art historian for five years following her split from film director Tim Burton, after meeting at a wedding in 2018.

Last year, speaking to the Daily Mail, Helena admitted she feels 'very lucky' to have met Rye.

However, she added that she's in no hurry to exchange vows, pointing out: 'I wasn't married the first time.'

Helena and her former long-term partner, director Tim, 65, famously lived in inter-connecting houses during their 13-year relationship, with each property decorated to their own his 'n' hers tastes and personal styles.

However, the Daily Mail reported in 2021 that she had made the step of choosing to share a home with Rye, even adding to their domestic bliss by adopting house rabbits.

Explaining how they met, she told The Guardian: 'A totally random thing, which both of us nearly didn't go to, so it was one of those moments that was so chance and ended up determining so much. A really happy accident, and it's an amazing thing.'

Helena appeared to be in great spirits during the outing

Helena appeared to be in great spirits during the outing

She draped a dark blue coat down off her shoulders
Helena carried her belongings in a beaded cross-body bag.

She draped a dark blue coat down off her shoulders while carrying her belongings in a beaded cross-body bag.

Helena had a pair of sunglasses atop her head

Helena had a pair of sunglasses atop her head

The much-loved star placed her purchases on the table before tucking in
She made the most of the break in bleak weather

The much-loved star placed her purchases on the table before tucking in

The actress and her friend walked a sweet dog during their sunny stroll

The actress and her friend walked a sweet dog during their sunny stroll

Helena laughed and joke with her pal

Helena laughed and joke with her pal