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Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright welcomed their first child to the world last week.

The famous couple announced the arrival of their baby daughter and revealed her sweet name. The pair, who tied the knot in 2015, took to social media on Wednesday to announce they welcomed baby Palma Elizabeth Wright on March 6. Along with the baby’s name and date of birth, Mark and Michelle shared on Instagram: “Together we have a new love to share… Our little girl”.

Their friends and family were quick to send an array of well wishes. Among the was fitness guru Joe Wicks, who wrote: “Ffs I’m crying over here. I know how much you’ve wanted to be a dad and you’ll be an amazing dad too. This is the most beautiful thing to see. So happy for you both”.

Mark’s ex Lauren Goodger is yet to comment following the little girl’s arrival, but she previously sent a supportive message following Michelle’s pregnancy announcement. After Michelle and Mark announced their pregnancy in a joint post just after Christmas, Mark’s ex-fiancée Lauren told Closer magazine she is “happy” for Mark. After denying reports she was unhappy at the news, she blasted: “I’m not anxious, upset, or planning to leave Essex, and it didn’t ruin my Christmas”!

“I’m so happy he’s going to be a dad, I mean it”, she added. “It doesn’t affect my life whether Mark is having a baby, I’m not obsessed with him, my life will carry on”. And she made it clear the only reason she was speaking out about it was due to “all the s***” directed at her.

Lauren had previously admitted the pair’s separation 12 years ago “broke” her and left her feeling like she was “never going to love anyone else”. The TOWIE stars dated for 11 years and were childhood sweethearts, getting together aged 15.

In 2011 they get engaged on the show, but their engagement only lasted five months and they had a very public breakup that was documented on the reality series. In 2015, Mark went on to marry actress Michelle.

Lauren, who is mum to three-year-old daughter Larose, said she really wants to expand her family and is looking into fostering or adopting in 2025. Speaking to the Mirror in December last year, she said: “I’m still young, I still can have my own baby, but I’m not with anyone and time is going on. I feel like it’s such a beautiful thing to be able to do and I’ve got the space”.

Lauren longs for a sibling for Larose and has put her all into being the best mum she can be since her second daughter Lorena died in July 2022, shortly after she was born. And now she feels it is the right time to have another child.

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Sustainable footwear brand Veja has some A-list celebrity fans, from Em Rata to Emma Watson and Meghan Markle. The brand even has the royal stamp of approval from Kate Middleton.

Princess Kate has been wearing Veja trainers for years, favouring the Esplar Trainers in white and gold, priced at £120.

And now we’ve found a pair of Veja’s with over £40 off in the Fenwick spring sale. Veja’s are often hard to come by on sale, especially with all sizes available, so this is a bit of a rare occurrence. The exact pair on offer are the Veja V-10 Trainers, reduced from £141 to £99.

These trainers are perfect for heading into spring, as they feature gorgeous powder blue and lilac detailing. They are the perfect mix of the classic white trainer and the colourful styles we’ve been seeing a lot over the past few years.

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The trainers have been crafted from soft leather and feature blue suede overlays, with a lilac V logo on the side for Veja. And the best part about them is the materials used are environmentally friendly. The rubber sole is made from sustainable and partly biobased materials, and the insole from organic cotton, so you can be stylish and circular with your fashion.

If it is Kate’s ones you’re after, Fenwick has also knocked £20 off the Esplar Trainers in white and light blue, bringing the price down from £121 to £100. Although a few sizes have already sold out, so you’ll have to be quick to nab them before they go.

Another pair of trainers Princess Kate is a big fan of and has been spotted wearing multiple times is Superga’s Unisex Cotu Classic Trainers, and they are currently reduced on Amazon from £50 to £24.50. Superga has been aiming to make its shoes more sustainable, re-releasing a few of their iconic styles with renewable materials.

Katie Price has revealed she is going through the menopause and says her body is ‘ ageing on the inside’.

The former glamour model, 46, opened up about the next stage in her life, weeks after revealing she’s had a heartbreaking miscarriage. Speaking on her podcast The Katie Price Show, Katie discussed 90s and 00s boybands reuniting – following the news Five are getting back together. And she shared her shock at how she’s the same age as the musicians from that era.

She said: “When Five are coming back and the Boyzone thing – did you see that? So we’re all looking so much older and I think, ‘ they’re the same age as me ‘ but I still don’t feel I’m old.

” But I know I am because even my body inside is going through the menopause, so I’m not a young spring chicken, it doesn’t matter how young I think I look, what tracksuit I put on and whatever. My body is old! It’s scary isn’t it? Inside my body it is ageing but the outside is fresh, “she said, referencing her numerous surgeries and tweakments.

It comes after Katie revealed she had a heartbreaking miscarriage recently. Speaking at the end of February Katie, who has made it no secret that she wants to expand her brood, said she had got pregnant around Christmas time with her boyfriend – former Married At First Sight UK star, JJ Slater. Tragically, it was discovered during scans that the couple had lost their baby, leaving them devastated.

” I was just really sad because we went from joy and relief that I could get pregnant naturally, to confusion, heartbreak and sadness, “she said at the time. Katie explained that she and JJ were not trying for a child after being told she was perimenopausal.

However, on Boxing Day, she noticed she had missed a period – something which was unusual for her. Instantly, she started displaying symptoms including sore breasts, feeling nauseous, feeling moody and being bloated.

Katie also said she did” lots of pregnancy tests “to be sure because her boyfriend was” so excited”. She added to The Sun:” We went to a clinic for blood tests and a scan and the scan showed where the baby was, but that it wasn’t alive any more. It’s been devastating. “

Katie has previously had three miscarriages and a devastating ectopic pregnancy. The star has been incredibly candid about her desires to have more children and even took part in a documentary, titled Katie Price: Making Babies, with her ex-fiancé Carl Woods where she underwent IVF treatment in order to conceive. The IVF was unsuccessful.

Since their split, car salesman Carl has said he’s pleased the IVF didn’t work. Speaking to The Sun about the failed conception, Carl said:” This is not a heartbreak situation. I’m not unhappy that it didn’t work. I’m ecstatic that it didn’t work. I’m sure she’s glad she’s got the clean break. You know, we don’t have any ties.

“So actually, yes, everything happens for a reason. God was looking down on me and Kate and said, ‘ you’re not matched to be parents, let’s not make this work. You go that way, I’ll go this way'”.

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Congratulations are in order for Michelle Keegan, who has welcomed her first child with husband Mark Wright.

And it would appear that the newborn entered the world in style at a swanky hospital favoured by members of the royal family.

Palma Elizabeth Wright was born on March 6, with delighted new mum Michelle sharing a sweet black and white picture via Instagram, where she and Mark can be seen gently clasping their daughter’s hand. The proud parents wrote: “Together we have a new love to share – our little girl”.

Baby Palma was born at London’s world-famous Portland Hospital, a private maternity hospital which offers the sort of experience you’d expect from a five star hotel.

Located in upmarket Westminister, a stone’s throw away from parliament, the exclusive Portland has long won the approval of famous parents, from Molly Mae Hague to Victoria Beckham, Jools Oliver to Dani Dyer.

Even royal mums have given birth here, with Sarah Ferguson, Meghan Markle, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie all giving the hospital their royal seal of approval. Of course, these luxurious birthing experiences don’t come cheap, with A-List mothers expected to shell out at least £15, 000.

As shown in the 2018 BBC documentary, Five Star Babies, this princely sum is the very minimum of what is expected. The show followed Chinese ‘ it-girl ‘ Liu Hui, who splashed out approximately £30, 000 overall.

The Independent reports that expectant mums can choose from either a midwife-led or consultant-led maternity package. The starting price begins at £5, 950 and can go up to £8, 900 depending on how early in the pregnancy the purchase is made. Each subsequent night spent in the hospital can cost up to £2, 180, meaning the total bill can quickly skyrocket into the tens of thousands.

Michaela Paul, maternity services advisor, said that these packages enable mums-to-be to have “flexibility and control over their pregnancy, choice of birth and birth plan, so they enjoy a truly individual experience”.

Patients can expect much more than a simple slice of toast after the birth. Celebratory meals on offer include champagne, lobster and foie gras, OK reports, and the treats don’t stop there.

Little ones are gifted £3, 500 Moses baskets from opulent furniture brand Dragons of Walton Street, plus £14, 000 four-poster Little Duchess cots. Privacy and comfort are prioritised, with no squeezing into cramped, noisy wards. After the birth, mums are left to recuperate in private rooms, which include beds for partners, as well as en suite bathrooms stocked with slippers and Molton Brown toiletries.

Rather than being rushed out, they receive round-the-clock care from midwives, who can feed their newborns in the hospital’s nursery if the mum needs her rest. They will also receive physiotherapist visits, who will provide support and suggestions regarding postnatal exercises.

Hospital food doesn’t exactly have the best reputation, but this certainly doesn’t apply at the Portland, where kitchen staff headhunted directly from the legendary Dorchester hotel. Head chef Sam Tadjadit told The Independent: “We offer an extensive choice within our menus which change seasonally. All food is cooked to order, taking into account individual dietary needs, and our team of chefs is available to meet with women to discuss specific requirements. We are also able to cater for partners and visitors”.

Before heading home, new mums are handed goodie bags reportedly stuffed with champagne, posh toys, and even invitations to a professional mother and baby photoshoot. However, for mums in the public eye, it’s not just the plush treatment that appeals – it’s the all-important security.

Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand write in their 2020 book Finding Freedom, which explores Meghan and Harry’s marriage: “Portland Hospital offered not only state-of-the-art care but also an underground entrance where blacked-out SUVs driving in and out were the norm”.

As per the biography, Duchess Meghan “never considered” giving birth to Prince Archie at the Lindo Wing where Princess Kate welcomed Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as she “wanted something more discreet”.

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