Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright announce birth of first child with adorable name

Michelle Keegan shares the name of her first baby with Mark Wright (Picture: Instagram/Rex)

Michelle Keegan has shared a sweet first look at her baby daughter with husband Mark Wright.

The British actor, 37, posted a photo of her first child with TV personality Mark, 38, on Instagram with the caption: ‘Together we have a new love to share… Our little girl.’

She revealed her daughter was born on March 6, and the new parents have named her Palma Elizabeth Wright.

The black and white image, which has a portion of Palma’s face off camera, shows the newborn dressed in a knitted white top and hat with her parents’ hands entangled with hers.

Friends and fans have flocked to the comments to share their warm wishes to the happy couple and their growing family.

‘Oh what beautiful news!!! Congratulations to you both darling!’ Fool Me Once co-star Natalie Anderson wrote.

‘Congrats xxx’ singer Jessie Ware echoed.

Actor Charlie Condou wrote: ‘Oh babe, I’m over the moon for you both! Welcome to the club xxx’

‘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,’ media personality Joe Wicks praised.

‘Massive news! Congrats guys..over the moon for you,’ artist and redio host Marvin Hume commented.

‘Congratulations guys 🩷 and welcome to the world Palma,’ Olly Murs’ wife, Amelia, wrote.

‘Congratulations, beautiful name,’ @racheldavies97 posted. ‘Congratulations welcome to parenthood,’ ‘ambakathleen97 echoed.

Actor Chanel Cresswell, TV presenter Zoe Hardman and Emmerdale star Charley Webb are also among those who sent their congratulations to the young family.

The married couple of nine years shared the emotional news of Michelle’s pregnancy in December with a beachside photoshoot.

They were dressed in all white, and the image showed Michelle’s bump as Mark walked towards her with his back to the camera.

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