Boris and Carrie Johnson have welcomed a new addition to their growing family. Their daughter, Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson, was born on 21st May, adding a fourth child to their household, and bringing the former prime minister’s total to nine.
The news was shared in a personal message, accompanied by photos of the newborn lying peacefully in a hospital bassinet, and others showing Carrie and Boris holding her shortly after birth. Carrie Johnson described her daughter as “tiny, pretty and completely lovely,” and mentioned she hadn’t slept much since Poppy arrived, not due to exhaustion, but because she couldn’t stop looking at her.
It’s clear that Boris and Carrie Johnson are in full new-baby mode, and this time they believe their family is complete. Carrie referred to Poppy as the “final gang member,” suggesting the couple are closing this chapter on family expansion. Their children, Wilfred, Romy, and Frank, are said to be thrilled by the arrival of a new sibling, with Romy especially excited to gain a sister at last.
The new baby was born at University College London Hospital in Euston. Carrie thanked the maternity team for their care across all her pregnancies and gave a special mention to two individuals who supported her throughout. It was a moment that clearly held deep personal significance – not just for the family, but for those who have followed the Johnsons’ journey, especially during their time in Downing Street.
Poppy Eliza Josephine arrives nearly two years after Boris Johnson left office, and ten months after the birth of their son Frank in July 2023. With their previous children born during the pandemic, this moment feels notably different – quieter, more private, and perhaps more settled.
While the former Conservative Party leader is often in the headlines for political commentary or international speaking engagements, this time the focus has been on family. It’s a reminder of the public’s enduring curiosity about life beyond politics, especially when it involves figures who have shaped recent national events.
With a growing household and increasing distance from the daily grind of Westminster, this moment might also signal a shift in pace for the Johnsons. Whether or not Boris Johnson returns to frontline politics remains to be seen, but for now, his attention appears to be firmly with his family.
For those wondering how many children the former prime minister has, the number now stands at nine, four with Carrie, four with his former wife Marina Wheeler, and one from a previous relationship. However, Poppy, affectionately nicknamed “Pop Tart,” is being welcomed with open arms and wide smiles as the youngest, and possibly final, member of the Johnson clan.
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