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Michelle Keegan gave birth at private hospital favoured by royals as secret meaning behind baby’s name revealed
The pair have been flooded with congratulatory messages from other celebs
MICHELLE Keegan and Mark Wright yesterday revealed they are the proud parents of a baby daughter.
The Our Girl actress, 37, and Heart FM DJ Mark, 38, named her Palma after falling in love with Majorca.
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The couple announced the arrival of Palma Elizabeth with a touching photo of her in a lace dress and bonnet.
Michelle and Mark posted on Instagram: “Together we have a new love to share - our little girl.”
The couple have recently spent lots of time loved-up at their property near the Majorcan capital.
A pal said: “Palma holds a special place in Michelle and Mark’s hearts. They spent time there when no one knew she was expecting.
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"The picture they took of them confirming the pregnancy was taken in Majorca too.
“Their friends have joked they’re like Posh and Becks.”
In 1999, Victoria and David Beckham named their first-born son Brooklyn after he was conceived in New York.
Pals said Our Girl actress Michelle gave birth last week at London’s Portland Hospital, the same as Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, and Spice Girl Victoria.
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The former Corrie star has spent the past six days at home in Essex.
A friend said: “Michelle and Mark are in that beautiful newborn bubble and are besotted with Palma.”
Michelle Keegan Welcomes Baby Girl with Mark Wright
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The pair were flooded with congratulatory messages.
Body Coach star Joe Wicks said: “FFS I’m crying over here. I know how much you’ve wanted to be a dad.”
Mark’s former Towie castmate and best pal James Argent added: “She’s perfect.”
Last month we revealed raiders broke into their £3.5million home while the couple were there.
Four masked men fled empty-handed.
A friend added: “It was a hard time but they didn’t let it cloud their final weeks of the pregnancy.”
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Mark Wright's career timeline
Since rising to fame over a decade ago as a reality TV star, popular personality Mark Wright has gone on to enjoy a successful career.
- The Only Way is Essex (2010-2011, regular): Mark was an original Towie cast member from its October 2010 launch and spanning series 1-3. He left the programme in 2011 but has returned for a handful of cameos.
- I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (2011): After leaving Towie, Mark signed up for the famed ITV jungle. He finished in second place behind McFly star Dougie Poynter.
- Heart (2012-2017; 2019 - present): Mark first joined radio station Heart in 2012, leaving five years later to pursue work in the United States. He made a return to the station in July 2019.
- Strictly Come Dancing (2014): The star took to the Strictly ballroom in 2014, finishing fourth behind Caroline Flack, Simon Webbe and Frankie Bridge.
- The Dengineers (2015-2017): Mark was a co-presenter of the children's programme for its first two series. After his departure, later hosts have included Joe Swash and Meryl Fernandes.
- Extra (2017-2020): Mark was an entertainment reporter for this US outlet for three years.
- The Bachelor UK (2019): A revived UK iteration of the popular American dating show. Mark's version of the programme aired on Channel 5.
- The Challenge UK (2023): Another UK rendition of an American format, this aired on Channel 5 in February 2023.
- Clean It, Fix It (2024 - present): Mark has joined the popular BBC daytime show from its fourth series onwards.