Dr Hilary Jones, a regular on Lorraine’s show, couldn’t hide his joy on Thursday’s episode as he announced the birth of his grandchild live on air. During his health segment, stand-in host Christine Lampard offered her congratulations on the new addition to his family.
The elated grandad took the opportunity to express his gratitude to the NHS, recounting the positive experience at Kingston Maternity Hospital.
Christine, 45, greeted him with: “Hilary, firstly, congratulations, grandad again! ” Dr Hilary responded by sharing a photo and praising the exceptional care his daughter received during her caesarean section.
He said: “I know! I just wanted to say here’s a picture of my daughter’s baby being born by caesarean section. People talk about the NHS being broken, but this was a moment of fantastic, five-star, wonderful experience at Kingston Maternity Hospital.”
He continued to describe the serene atmosphere and the professionalism of the young female obstetrician surgeons who performed the elective caesarean section, saying: “Baby born by elective caesarean section, too young female obstetrician surgeons, lovely atmosphere in the room, everything went perfectly, couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Where the NHS works well, it is fabulous, thank you Kingston! ” Christine warmly replied: “Congratulations!”
This heartwarming news follows shortly after Lorraine Kelly herself became a grandmother for the first time.
In a sweet show earlier this month, 30 years on since Lorraine sat next to Dr Hilary on the Lorraine sofa with daughter baby Rosie in her arms, she was now joined by her beautiful granddaughter Billie.
Back in September, Lorraine revealed she had become a grandmother while speaking to Susanna Reid and Ed Balls on Good Morning Britain. She expressed her joy at seeing her daughter Rosie and her partner Steve embrace parenthood.
She said: “It’s just, it’s brilliant! Everybody said to me you won’t believe how much you’ll love this little tiny thing, and of course you do, but it’s amazing to see your own child having a wee baby. It’s just lovely, it’s wonderful. I can’t stop smiling!”
Her ITV colleagues were quick to congratulate her on the new addition to her family, and she even received an unexpected video message from Sarah Ferguson. The Duchess of York warmly welcomed Lorraine to the “granny club”.
In the video, she said: “Yaay, this is incredible! You are part of the Granny Club. Well done, Lorraine. I’m so proud of you, and I long to see you soon and give you a big hug. Of course, I’m sending you one little children’s book for your lovely new grandchild. Well done, indeed.
“I’m so thrilled for you. I wonder if you’ll be called GG or Granny? Or, Hmm, lovely Lorraine? No, I think Granny. Welcome to the Granny club, lots of love see you soon!”
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