Mark Wright's sister shares rare insight into his and Michelle's parenting
Jess Wright has given fans a rare glimpse into how her brother Mark Wright and sister-in-law Michelle Keegan are settling into life as new parents to their baby daughter, Palma.
The TV star, who is mum to son Presley, exclusively spoke about her famous family's growing brood and how excited she is to see little Palma join the close-knit clan."It's lovely seeing [Mark and Michelle] as parents, I knew they would be incredible parents and they are.
"We're always with each other anyway and we tell each other little bits, so there's always room to help each other out when you have babies. It's all such new territory," said Jessica, who was talking ahead of her Have A Heart Gala, an event she hosted earlier this week to support charity The Brompton Fountain.
Mark and Michelle welcomed their daughter Palma in March, with the little one the Wright family's first granddaughter, as sibling Josh also has two sons; Josh Jnr and Dustin. "Presley is so close to his cousins Josh and Dustin, and, obviously, now we've got Palma who is going to fit right in," Jess gushed. "She's adorable! They all absolutely love spending time with each other and Palma is an angel. She's adorable, beautiful and so sweet. The boys love her and are very gentle with her."
At the time of their baby announcement, Mark and Michelle posted an endearing black and white snapshot showing the proud new parents clasping hands with their tiny new-born.
Their heart-warming social media caption read: "Together we have a new love to share... Our little girl" accompanied by a white heart emoji.
They went on to write: "Palma Elizabeth Wright" following up with her birth date "06.03.25". Jessica gushed as she reposted: "Most beautiful addition to our family. I finally have a niece and I am so in love."
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