Taylor Ward and her husband Riyad Mahrez have welcomed a baby girl.
The model, 23, shared the happy news on Instagram on Friday, revealing that her and her Manchester City player partner, 31, were proud parents of their first child together as she shared the first snap of the newborn.
Sharing a sweet photo of her daughter Mila nestled under a pink blanket in her carrier, Taylor – who is daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward – revealed she had given birth to her first baby a week ago, writing: “One week of loving you. Mila Mahrez 01.07.22.”
Underneath the snap, the couple’s friends and family left their congratulations for the family, with Riyad adding a string of heart emojis in a comment of his own.
Loose Women star Denise Welch wrote: “So happy for you Taylor and very happy to babysit!!!”
Former Love Island star Rosie Williams added: “Oh she’s here! Congratulations beautiful family.”
Made In Chelsea star Emily Blackwell commented: “Can’t wait to squeeze her.”
Excited grandmother Dawn, 48, also posted an adorable pic of herself and the newest addition to the family.
She wrote underneath: "Can’t contain my excitement to introduce my second Grandchild Mila Mahrez she’s just perfect, words can’t describe how much we love her!
"Me and [my husband] @ashersnine couldn’t be prouder of @taylorwardx you’re such an amazing mummy you blow us away everyday!
"@riyadmahrez26.7 we couldn’t ask for a better partner for our daughter and the best Daddy ever, feeling totally blessed we love you so much and so happy we’re all one big family."
Riyad is also a father to two daughters from a previous relationship with Rita Johal.
Taylor and Riyad couple threw a lavish baby shower for their upcoming arrival back in May.
Guests were greeted with a sweet sign that said “Welcome to Taylor and Riyad’s baby shower” as they entered the venue and greeted with a cocktail, before entering a room filled with pastel coloured balloons in pink, blue, yellow and purple.
The tables were draped in a pink tablecloth and filled with lights with room for plenty of guests and each seat contained a personalised setting for each attendee.
They also had a table full of sweets and cakes for guests that matched the pastel theme across the rest of the event.
RHOC star Dawn previously revealed that she had moved in with daughter Taylor ahead of baby Mila’s arrival.
In our interview to celebrate Taylor's baby shower, Dawn told OK! about her plans to support her daughter – including moving in with her ahead of the birth of her baby girl.
“I’m staying with Taylor for a couple of weeks," she told us, after the lavish event.
"Enjoying every moment and as soon as the baby is on her way I’ll be back home to stay with her again.”
When it comes to the party itself, which hosted 60-guests in a pastel theme shower in the Colony venue in Cheshire, Dawn said she had "the most amazing day."
“The celebration was very emotional, because regardless of how old she is, she’s still our baby," she told us.
“Taylor looks radiant. She’s a very caring, warm person and I’m very sure she’s going to make an incredible mother.”
Speaking of her delight at being a grandmother, Dawn, who also has granddaughter Skye, said: "Being a Nanna is so special. Taylor’s going to make an amazing mum, Riyad is already an amazing father – I couldn’t wish for anyone better for a life partner for Taylor."
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