Michelle Keegan has given birth at the exclusive Portland Hospital (Image: Getty)
has given birth at the exclusive Portland Hospital, known for its royal connections after welcomed her three children there. The former actress followed in the footsteps of Princess Kate and , choosing to welcome her first child with Mark Wright and the exclusive medical facility, according The Our Girl actress, 37, and her Heart FM DJ husband, 38, are now proud parents of a baby girl and have revealed the unique reason behind her name, Palma Elizabeth.
The couple chose the name after falling in love with Majorca, a place that holds a special meaning in their lives. Announcing the birth, Michelle shared a heartwarming black-and-white photograph of their daughter dressed in a delicate lace outfit and bonnet. Alongside the image, she wrote on : “Together we have a new love to share – our little girl. “Palma Elizabeth Wright 06.03.25.”
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The pair shared a sweet snap in Instagram with fans (Image: Instagram )
Michelle and Mark’s connection to Majorca runs deep. The couple, who have been married since 2015, revealed their pregnancy in December 2024 with a stunning photoshoot in Palma, their long-time favourite holiday destination.
A close friend said: “Palma holds a special place in Michelle and Mark’s hearts. They spent time there when no one knew she was expecting.”
During a visit to Mallorca in November, Michelle shared a carousel of images and wrote: “Just a couple of days in our fave place before the Christmas build up begins.” An insider later revealed that it was during this trip that Mark and Michelle decided to shoot their pregnancy reveal on the beach.
The friend also shared: “Their friends have joked they’re like Posh and Becks.” The comparison stems from Victoria and David Beckham naming their first-born Brooklyn after he was conceived in New York.
Since giving birth last week at London’s Portland Hospital, Michelle has been settling in at their Essex home, spending the past six days in a “newborn bubble.”
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The couple have been married since 2015 (Image: Getty)
A close friend said: “Michelle and Mark are in that beautiful newborn bubble and are besotted with Palma.”
The couple has been showered with congratulations from friends and celebrities alike. Fitness guru Joe Wicks expressed his joy, saying: “FFS I’m crying over here. I know how much you’ve wanted to be a dad.” Mark’s best friend and former TOWIE co-star James Argent also chimed in, calling the newborn “perfect.”
However, the journey to this moment wasn’t without challenges. Just last month, burglars attempted to break into the couple’s £3.5 million Essex mansion while they were inside.
Four masked men fled empty-handed, but the unsettling incident didn’t overshadow the excitement of their final weeks of pregnancy.
A source close to the couple shared, “It was a hard time, but they didn’t let it cloud their final weeks of the pregnancy.”