Boris Johnson’s fiancée Carrie Symonds gives birth to a baby boy

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds has welcomed a to baby boy on Wednesday 29 April.

A spokesman for Boris, 55, and Carrie, 32, made the announcement as they said: "The Prime Minister and Ms Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning. Both mother and baby are doing very well.

"The PM and Ms Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS maternity team."

According to reports, it's understood Boris was present for the birth.

The newborn is the sixth child for Boris, who has four adult children with ex-wife Marina, Lara Lettice, Cassia Peaches, Theodore Apollo and Milo Arthur, and believed to have fathered a fifth child with property developer Helen Macintyre.

Boris, who was recently hospitalised with coronavirus, and Carrie announced they were expecting their first child together in February.