GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes had plenty to celebrate at the weekend as he marked his baby granddaughter Isabella's christening.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the doting grandfather, 64, uploaded a rare family photo featuring his oldest son Declan, Declan's wife Jenny and their two daughters Emilia and Isabella.
© InstagramIn the heartwarming image, Declan is pictured smiling broadling whilst carrying a giggling Emilia, two, who looked so sweet in a frothy dress flecked with gold. Meanwhile, Jenny, who wed Declan in 2018, was all smiles cradling their baby daughter Isabella.
"Second Granddaughter Isabella's Christening today. A very happy Declan, Jenny and Emilia on this special day," Eamonn wrote in his caption.
© InstagramThe TV star's friends and family flooded the comments section with sweet messages. One wrote: "What a gorgeous family photo", while a second chimed in: "Beautiful photo! Isabella is your double! What an awesome family", and a third added: "Wow beautiful family your son looks so much like you Eamonn."
Eamonn became a grandfather for the second time in November last year. He shared news of Isabella's arrival on social media, opting to post a beautiful black-and-white photo which showed Declan cradling his newborn. In his caption, he gushed: "Emilia meet Isabella your new sister… Errrr not sure this is going too well. Yep, I'm a Grandad for a second time. Congratulations Jenny and Declan."
While Declan and his expanding family are based in Belfast, Eamonn often flies over to Northern Ireland to spend time with them. Shedding a light on the distance between them, Eamonn told HELLO!: "I have a huge sense of frustration at being separated from them by the Irish Sea. Hopefully, absence will make the heart grow fonder."
Declan is Eamonn's eldest child with his ex-wife Gabriella, alongside Rebecca, 32, and Niall, 30. The presenter and his wife Ruth Langsford, meanwhile, share a son, Jack, 22.
© Getty ImagesThe happy couple tied the knot on 26 June 2010 after a 13-year relationship. Speaking exclusively to HELLO! about their big day, Eamonn gushed: "Ruth and I have always known we're good together and she knows I love her more today than ever." Take a look at their love story in the video below...
While Eamonn keeps much of his family life under wraps, he did speak candidly about his role as a grandfather during a heartwarming interview on ITV. Opening up, he said: "It's still just so strange to think that my wee baby will be having a baby and that Declan is going to be a dad. It'll be really emotional, and they will be a very loving mother and father… As long as they know you're there for them."
He continued: "You can only wish for health and happiness and it's a lovely landmark in the family… and for me to be a grandfather for the first time."
