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Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Boris Johnson's wife Carrie shares adorable new family pic of baby girl and siblings days after welcoming daughter
Carrie and Boris revealed the adorable nickname for their latest arrival FAMILY BLISS Boris Johnson's wife Carrie shares adorable new family pic of baby girl and siblings days after welcoming daughter Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CARRIE Johnson has shared a sweet family picture just days after welcoming her baby girl. Boris Johnson, 60, and his wife, 37, announced the latest member of their brood on Instagram with a sweet post on Saturday . Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Carrie shared the sweet post on Instagram 5 Boris Johnson pictured holding his ninth child in an adorable post Credit: Instagram/carrielbjohnson 5 Carrie Johnson announced the welcome arrival on Saturday Credit: Instagram/carrielbjohnson Carrie said in her baby post: "Welcome to the world Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson born on 21st May." She went on to refer to her baby as "Pops" and "Pop Tart" as an adorable nickname. "Aka Pops, Pop Tart. "I can't believe how pretty and tiny you are. Feel so incredibly lucky. We are all totally smitten. "I can't believe how pretty and tiny you are. Feel so incredibly lucky. We are all totally smitten. "Not sure I've slept a minute since you were born as can't stop looking at how completely lovely you are. "Thank you so much to the amazing maternity team at UCLH and particularly to Asma and Patrick who have looked after me so well through all my pregnancies. I really cannot thank you guys enough. "Wilf, Romy and Frank are utterly delighted, particularly Romy who was desperate for a little sister. Bring on the matching dresses. "A final gang member. Back from hospital now and time for cocktails and pizza with my tiny baby snoozing on my lap. Life doesn't get any better." In an adorable post today, the mum shared a picture of her daughter and two sons holding their youngest sibling. A few other snaps included a glass of Aperol Spritz with the caption: "Never tasted better." The third photograph revealed the family were enjoying a little Bank Holiday BBQ. It comes as Carrie said her other kids are "delighted" with the new arrival. On Sunday, she posted saying she is on "cloud nine" while posed in yellow dungarees, holding her little daughter. Boris also has four children with his ex wife Marina Wheeler and one with art adviser Helen Macintyre. Snaps showed the Johnsons enjoying "cocktails and pizza" to celebrate the birth of daughter Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson, who was snoozing on her mum's lap. Baby Poppy was born on Wednesday (May 21) and is Boris' ninth child. He and Carrie married in July 2021, and already share sons Wilfred, five, and Frank, one, and daughter Romy, three. Boris has been pictured grinning as he holds his new daughter in what appears to be a private hospital room. It follows claims that Tories are embroiled in a secret plot to oust Kemi Badenoch as leader in a bid to bring back Boris. Who are Boris's children? Romy Johnson Romy was born on December 9, 2021. A spokesperson for the couple shared the news, stating that Carrie had given birth to a "healthy baby girl" who was born in London. It took almost a week for details of the baby's name to be made public, with the couple finally deciding on Romy Iris Charlotte. Carrie revealed the name on Instagram, revealing little Romy was named after her aunt. She said: "Romy after my aunt, Rosemary. "Iris from the Greek, meaning rainbow, "Charlotte after Boris' late mum who we miss so much." Wilfred Johnson On April 29, 2020, Boris and Carrie Symonds welcomed their first child together, naming him Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson. The name Wilfred after Johnson's grandfather, Lawrie after Ms Symonds' grandfather. The name Nicholas was chosen in tribute to the NHS doctors who saved Johnson's life when he was in hospital with coronavirus. Stephanie Stephanie, who was born in 2009 - the product of an affair with art adviser Helen Macintyre. Stephanie is the third youngest of Johnson's children. At first, he denied paternity and wasn't named on the birth certificate. However, his relations were revealed after a 2013 court battle in which he sought an injunction to prevent her existence being reported. It is not believed her elder half-siblings or her father have anything to do with her. Theodore Apollo Born in 1999, he is the youngest of Johnson's children with ex-wife Marina. He went on to attend Cambridge University - whereas his dad went to their rival Oxford. In August 2020, he reportedly wrote a play on Brexit that included his father's part in the UK leaving the European Union. Cassia Peaches Cassia Peaches, born in 1997, is the third of Johnson's children with Marina. She studied at the £18,000 per year Highgate School in North London. Like her father, she is a writer and during her time at the private school, she was a student editor of their alumni magazine Cholmeleian. Milo Arthur Milo Arthur, born in 1995, is the second eldest of the Johnson clan and the oldest of his boys His mum is Marina Wheeler. He was educated at Westminster School where he was said to excel at sports, which as of March 2024 costs £27,174 a year. Milo was also a keen cricket player and came runner-up in the Funaki prize, a long-running award for artistic endeavour. He went on to study at London's School of Oriental and African Studies which he graduated from in 2014. Following this he took up a five-month internship at men's magazine Esquire Middle East, based in Dubai. Lara Lettice Born in 1993, Lara is the eldest of Boris' brood and was conceived ahead of her parent's wedding. The MP married barrister Marina Wheeler in 1993 when she was pregnant with their daughter. Lara, who styles herself with the double-barrelled surname Johnson-Wheeler, is a writer, editor and broadcaster. Fashionista Lara has carved out an impressive journalism career - as well as writing for Tory mag The Spectator and British Vogue and arts reviewing for the Evening Standard. She was educated at Bedales which as of March 2024, costs £33,435 a year. 5 The couple revealed they already have a sweet nickname for the baby girl Credit: Instagram/carrielbjohnson
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Boris Johnson's wife Carrie shares adorable new family pic of baby girl and siblings days after welcoming daughter
CARRIE Johnson has shared a sweet family picture just days after welcoming her baby girl. Boris Johnson, 60, and his wife, 37, 5 Carrie shared the sweet post on Instagram 5 Boris Johnson pictured holding his ninth child in an adorable post Credit: Instagram/carrielbjohnson 5 Carrie Johnson announced the welcome arrival on Saturday Credit: Instagram/carrielbjohnson She went on to refer to her baby as "Pops" and "Pop Tart" as an adorable nickname. "Aka Pops, Pop Tart. "I can't believe how pretty and tiny you are. Feel so incredibly lucky. We are all totally smitten. "I can't believe how pretty and tiny you are. Feel so incredibly lucky. We are all totally smitten. Read More "Not sure I've slept a minute since you were born as can't stop looking at how completely lovely you are. "Thank you so much to the amazing maternity team at UCLH and particularly to Asma and Patrick who have looked after me so well through all my pregnancies. I really cannot thank you guys enough. "Wilf, Romy and Frank are utterly delighted, particularly Romy who was desperate for a little sister. Bring on the matching dresses. "A final gang member. Back from hospital now and time for cocktails and pizza with my tiny baby snoozing on my lap. Life doesn't get any better." Most read in The Sun In an adorable post today, the mum shared a picture of her daughter and two sons holding their youngest sibling. A few other snaps included a glass of Aperol Spritz with the caption: "Never tasted better." The third photograph revealed the family were enjoying a little Bank Holiday BBQ. It comes as Carrie said her other kids are "delighted" with the new arrival. On Sunday, she posted saying she is on "cloud nine" while posed in yellow dungarees, holding her little daughter. Boris also has four children with his ex wife Marina Wheeler and one with art adviser Helen Macintyre. Snaps showed the Johnsons enjoying "cocktails and pizza" to celebrate the birth of daughter Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson, who was snoozing on her mum's lap. Baby Poppy was born on Wednesday (May 21) and is Boris' ninth child. He and Carrie married in July 2021, and already share sons Wilfred, five, and Frank, one, and daughter Romy, three. Boris has been pictured grinning as he holds his new daughter in what appears to be a private hospital room. It follows claims that Tories are embroiled in a secret plot to oust Kemi Badenoch as leader in a bid to bring back Boris. Who are Boris's children? Romy Johnson Romy was born on December 9, 2021. A spokesperson for the couple shared the news, stating that It took almost a week for details of the baby's name to be made public, with the Carrie revealed the name on Instagram, revealing little Romy was named after her aunt. She said: "Romy after my aunt, Rosemary. "Iris from the Greek, meaning rainbow, "Charlotte after Boris' late mum who we miss so much." Wilfred Johnson On April 29, 2020, Boris and Carrie Symonds welcomed their first child together, naming him The name Wilfred after Johnson's grandfather, Lawrie after Ms Symonds' grandfather. The name Nicholas was chosen in tribute to the NHS doctors who saved Johnson's life when he was in hospital with coronavirus. Stephanie Stephanie, who was born in 2009 - the product of an affair with art adviser Helen Macintyre. Stephanie is the third youngest of Johnson's children. At first, he denied paternity and wasn't named on the birth certificate. However, his relations were revealed after a 2013 court battle in which he sought an injunction to prevent her existence being reported. It is not believed her elder half-siblings or her father have anything to do with her. Theodore Apollo Born in 1999, he is the youngest of Johnson's children with ex-wife Marina. He went on to attend Cambridge University - whereas his dad went to their rival Oxford. In August 2020, he reportedly wrote a play on Brexit that included his father's part in the UK leaving the European Union. Cassia Peaches Cassia Peaches, born in 1997, is the third of She studied at the £18,000 per year Highgate School in North London. Like her father, she is a writer and during her time at the private school, she was a student editor of their alumni magazine Cholmeleian. Milo Arthur Milo Arthur, born in 1995, is the second eldest of the Johnson clan and the oldest of his boys His mum is Marina Wheeler. He was educated at Westminster School where he was said to excel at sports, which as of March 2024 costs £27,174 a year. Milo was also a keen cricket player and came runner-up in the Funaki prize, a long-running award for artistic endeavour. He went on to study at London's School of Oriental and African Studies which he graduated from in 2014. Following this he took up a five-month internship at men's magazine Esquire Middle East, based in Dubai. Lara Lettice Born in 1993, Lara is the eldest of Boris' brood and was conceived ahead of her parent's wedding. The MP married barrister Marina Wheeler in 1993 when she was pregnant with their daughter. Lara, who styles herself with the double-barrelled surname Johnson-Wheeler, is a writer, editor and broadcaster. Fashionista Lara has carved out an impressive journalism career - as well as writing for Tory mag The Spectator and British Vogue and arts reviewing for the Evening Standard. She was educated at Bedales which as of March 2024, costs £33,435 a year. 5 The couple revealed they already have a sweet nickname for the baby girl Credit: Instagram/carrielbjohnson 5 Carrie Johnson with her newborn Poppy on Instagram earlier this week Credit: Instagram/@carrielbjohnson
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Bank holiday BBQ tips will help you save money this weekend
Enjoy the weather with friends and family with a budget BBQ feast this bank holiday with tips from MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry Do you have a spare tenner? Do four of your friends and family also have a spare tenner? Pool it together and follow these tips to create a BBQ feast on a budget to enjoy this Bank Holiday! Spend time to prepare meat Meat is the most expensive portion of any BBQ event. Rather than buying pre-spiced and pre-shaped kebabs and burgers, opt to make your own. You can also buy large packs of things like chicken breast in the frozen section, often saving money on the fresh section. Simply give them time to defrost properly before preparing in a marinade prior to cooking. Do check the prices between frozen and fresh per kilo, however, as this time of year offers some great seasonal discounts. Get the best deals and tips from Mirror Money Choose your cuts wisely Be open minded with the cut you choose. A four-pack of chicken legs costs just £2.25 per kilo at Sainsbury's compared to £6.45 for chicken breast. Bone-in cuts like chicken legs and thighs do well on a barbeque, too. Consider barbequing fish as well. It's a great protein option, suits the health-conscious amongst your crowd, and goes with almost any side. You could pick up six salmon fillets for £10 at Morrisons, for example. Consider low-and-slow cuts, too, like pork shoulder with the bone still in. They'll be really moist when cooked but offer a much better price-per-kilo than other cuts. Make a trip to a bulk buy store If you live near a bulk buy store like Costco, and have a membership, now is the time to use it. You can pick up large packs of BBQ meat for a significant saving overall, along with other items for your feast such as salad bowls and beer or soft drinks. The trick with shopping in warehouse-style places is to go with a list and stick to it. The wide range of items on offer can be incredibly tempting, but not a saving if you didn't need it in the first place! Salads are your budget friend While meat is the core element of a Bank Holiday BBQ, remember that you can bulk out your offerings with some salads and sides on a budget. This means it is easy to go from feeding two or three people to six or seven, without taking much from the kitty. Don't go for bagged salad. Instead, pick up ingredients like iceberg lettuce (around 89p in most supermarkets), cucumbers (80p-£1), mixed bell peppers (£1.60 at Aldi) to form your base salad. Split into two bowls and add different ingredients to each on top, for variety. You could add some cubed feta (opt for own-brand 'salad cheese' for a saving), tomatoes, other salad leaves like rocket (95p at Tesco), or anything else you fancy. Salad is not only healthy, it's filling. It also takes longer to eat, so your stomach has time to register that you're full, rather than overeating. Go for a pasta or potato side Add to the BBQ with a bulk-but-budget carbohydrate side, too. Pasta or potato salad is easy to make ahead of time, and you can make a lot on a small budget compared to the ready-made versions. One kilo of dried pasta (around £1) makes a brilliant base and can be easily adapted to tastes with other additions. Choose from veggies, cheese, tuna, bacon, pesto – whatever you fancy. The Good Food website has a great range of recipes to inspire you. Switch to own brand You've heard it before, but it's true: there are some things you can switch to own brand and nobody will notice. Of course, this is where you compromise depending on your budget. For example, if you absolutely must have Heinz sauces, opt for own brand veggies and pasta salad – nobody will notice. Or, check out the own brand versions of crisps and dip: many are made by the exact same company that make the branded version with only small recipe variations! As an example of what you could save, a 500ml bottle of Filippo Berio olive oil sets you back a whopping £8 at Sainsburys, and when used as a salad dressing with other ingredients won't taste much different to their own Extra Virgin Olive Oil at £5.55 for 500ml. Skip dessert The main event of the BBQ is the savoury food – by the time that's done, many people have bulging bellies and no room for dessert! But if you do want to provide dessert for the sweet toothed amongst your party, look for frozen items like individual ice creams, Mini Mochis, or frozen desserts that can be eaten straight from the freezer. This means you'll be able to offer dessert if people want it – but it'll keep for future use if everyone is too full for a sweet bite. Alternatively, look for small bakery items like tubs of mini brownies, shortbread, and cornflake crispies. These tubs are often on offer, such as two for £6.50 at Waitrose, offering people the option of a sweet treat without excess. Avoid one-use items Think BBQ, think paper plates. That's how it is for many Brits in the summer – especially as it makes clearing up after a party really easy. However, using the crockery you have and washing up as you go will save you a lot of cash. The same goes for things like fancy napkins: it might be fun to have watermelon print napkins but a roll of kitchen towel does the trick for far less! BBQ gadgets to splurge on If you have a bigger budget than £50, consider investing in a BBQ gadget to make sure outside cooking becomes a regular event in your household this summer. Remember to approach expenditure like this by a 'cost per use' basis. If you'll only use it once a year, it's probably not worth the investment – but once a week all summer? Then you can start to justify it. The Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven is really versatile, and it's really cheap to make pizzas too. A fun way to spend an afternoon with friends, set up a pizza making table and have fun mixing your favourite ingredients! When it comes to BBQs themselves, serious chefs might prefer a gas-powered BBQ for temperature control. You can even go all-out and get a smoker to prepare joints of meat with a classic smoked flavour! But if you need something portable that can go with you to friends houses, the park, or even the beach (where permitted), you can't go wrong with a picnic grill like Bodum's charcoal grill. A small size makes it easy to travel with, giving you an on-the-go BBQ option or adding an extra grill at a larger family event. Some of the brands and websites we mention may be, or may have been, a partner of However, we only ever mention brands we believe in and trust, so it never influences who we prioritise and link to.
