Mark Wright’s mother Carol has shared a heartfelt tribute to her new granddaughter Palma after her son’s wife gave birth to her first child.

Michelle and Mark, both 37, announced the news they had welcomed a baby daughter with an Instagram post on Wednesday as she shared a first look at her newborn and her unusual name. 

The new mum captioned the post: ‘Together we have a new love to share… Our little girl. Palma Elizabeth Wright 06.03.25’.

Mark’s mother Carol was among those who sent well wishes. Resharing a photo of the tot, she wrote: ‘We are in love with you beautiful baby girl thank you Michelle and Mark for this wonder gift. X.’

After announcing their baby news on Instagram, Mark and Michelle received hundreds of congratulatory messages from friends and family including from Rochelle Humes, Kelly Brook, Vicky Pattison, and best pal James ‘Arg’ Argent.

Arg wrote: ‘I love you and I’m so happy for you both, you’re going to be amazing parents. I can’t wait to be an uncle.’

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Mark Wright’s mother Carol has shared a heartfelt tribute to her new granddaughter Palma after her son’s wife gave birth to her first child

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Michelle and Mark announced the news they had welcomed a baby daughter with an Instagram post on Wednesday as she shared a first look at her newborn and her unusual name

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Carol was among those who sent well wishes. Resharing a photo of the tot, she wrote: ‘We are in love with you beautiful baby girl thank you Michelle and Mark for this wonder gift. X’

Mark’s sister-in-law Hollie commented: ‘Josh and Dusty can not wait to meet their new cousin ❤️❤️.’

While Mark’s sister Natalya said: ‘So so happy for you both. The best news ever ✨.’

Rochelle and Marvin added: ‘Over the moon for you both ❤️’, ‘Amazing news guys..so happy for you both ❤️.’

Mark’s brother Josh posted: ‘Over the moon for you both and can’t wait for our boys to meet your little one ❤️.’

Sam Faiers, who previously dated Mark, wrote: ‘❤️ huge congratulations x.’

it’s believed the couple chose the name Palma because of their strong links to Majorca, their go-to holiday destination, ‘favourite place’ and the setting for their pregnancy reveal photoshoot.

Speaking of the reveal snaps, a friend of the couple told The Sun: ‘Michelle and Mark went on a winter sun break in early November and chose to take the photograph there.

‘It was taken on an empty beach by a friend when they knew no one would spot them.

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The heartwarming meaning behind Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright’s baby name has reportedly been revealed

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It’s believed the couple chose the name Palma because of their strong links to Majorca, their go-to holiday destination and the setting for their pregnancy reveal photoshoot

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Former Coronation Street star Michelle married Mark in May 2015 and the couple live together in an Essex mansion they built from scratch

‘Majorca is like a second home to them so it felt special for them to take that photograph there.’

Meanwhile, the middle name Elizabeth is thought to be a sweet nod to Michelle’s great-great grandmother.

According to The Sun, Michelle gave birth to Palma at  Portland Hospital in London, where Prince William and Kate welcomed children George, Charlotte and Louis.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Mark and Michelle for comment.

Former Coronation Street star Michelle, 37, married Mark, 37, in May 2015 and the couple live together in an Essex mansion they built from scratch.