Rod Stewart welcomes two grandchildren within a couple of days
Congratulations!
Sir Rod Stewart, known for his hits like 'You're In My Heart', 'Hot Legs' and 'I Was Only Joking', has welcomed not one, but two grandchildren in the space of just a few days.
The singer's son Liam and daughter Ruby both took to social media to share the arrivals of their babies, with both of Rod's children welcoming boys.
Ruby, announced the lovely news with a photo of her newborn son saying: 'This love… unlike any other love I’ve ever known…. I am only a mirror of what I feel from you… I can’t remember what life was like before you…. But nothing else matters now that you’re here… Your arrival into the world marks the beginning of our family… it all started with you Otis…
'Otis Stewart Kalick 05/9/23 3:36 pm 8lbs 8oz & 22 in'.
Since posting the lovely news, messages of congratulations have been coming in from well wishers. One wrote: 'Congratulations, there is nothing better. 💘', with another saying: 'Congratulations! How lucky Otis is to have a sweet momma like you ❤️'.
Ruby's fiancé Jake Kalick also commented: 'Happy first Mother’s Day! Thanks for making me a dad ❤️', as well as sharing a different photo on his Instagram account saying: 'Otis Stewart Kalick showed up, 12 days late for his reservation, happy and healthy.'
The arrival of Otis came just a three days before his cousin Louie. Rod's son Liam announced the arrival of Louie Mark Roderick Stewart, telling his followers on Instagram: 'welcome lad 💚 you American, British, Croatian, Kiwi. Louie Mark Roderick Stewart 5.12.23'.
And, despite his busy schedule, it looks like Rod has managed to meet both of his baby grandchildren already! Taking to his Instagram Stories, the singer posted two photos of him holding Louie and Otis, tagging his children and their partners.
Congratulations Rod and your family!
This lovely news comes just a month before Rod is set to bring his Summer tour to the UK, with special guests Boy George & Culture Club. Rod will be performing at six outdoor locations in June and July.
July 2023
Plymouth Home Park Stadium – Sat 24th
Northampton cinch Stadium – Wed 28th
Durham Seat Unique Riverside – Fri 30th
July 2023
Bristol Badminton Estate, Worcester Park – Sun 2nd
Hull Sewell Group Craven – Tue 4th
Edinburgh Castle –Thu 6th
Edinburgh Castle – Fri 7th
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