**Carrie Johnson Announces Arrival of Her Fourth Child with Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson**
Carrie Johnson, wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has joyfully announced the birth of their latest family addition. The news was shared with the public via an Instagram post on Friday, where Carrie, aged 37, introduced their newborn daughter, Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson. This latest arrival marks the couple’s fourth child together and is the ninth child for Mr Johnson.
Poppy Eliza entered the world on 21st May, Carrie revealed online, accompanying her message with both affection and humour by calling her new daughter “Pops” and “Pop Tart.” The post was brimming with maternal joy, as Carrie expressed her astonishment at how “pretty and tiny” her daughter is, adding, “Feel so incredibly lucky. We are all totally smitten. Not sure I’ve slept a minute since you were born as can’t stop looking at how completely lovely you are.”
In her message, Carrie extended heartfelt gratitude to the maternity team at University College London Hospital (UCLH), singling out midwives Asma and Patrick for their exceptional care. She wrote, “Thank you so much to the amazing maternity team at UCLH and particularly to Asma and Patrick who have looked after me so well through all my pregnancies. I really cannot thank you guys enough.” Such comments highlight the vital role played by healthcare workers, especially within the NHS, in supporting families at such significant moments.
The Johnson family’s other children—Wilf, Romy, and Frank—were said to be enthused by the arrival of their baby sister. Carrie noted particular excitement from Romy, who had been “desperate for a little sister” and looked forward to “matching dresses.” The growing family, often in the public eye, seems eager to embrace the changes a new child brings, with Carrie referring to Poppy as the “final gang member.”
A family photo accompanied the announcement, showing a beaming Boris Johnson, now 60, cradling the newborn. Carrie described a heart-warming return home from hospital, celebrating the new arrival with pizza and rum cocktails, underscoring the down-to-earth side of a family so familiar to households across Britain.
Boris Johnson’s private life has frequently drawn public interest, reflecting his status as a former Prime Minister and longstanding political figure. Mr Johnson was first married to Allegra Mostyn-Owen between 1987 and 1993, before marrying Marina Wheeler, with whom he had four children. The couple divorced in 2020 during his premiership. In 2021, Johnson married Carrie, then a former Conservative party communications officer and environmental advocate. In addition to his children from these two marriages, Mr Johnson is also known to have a daughter from an affair in 2009.
Since leaving Downing Street in September 2022, Boris Johnson has remained a prominent figure, albeit no longer in frontline politics. The arrival of his ninth child is likely to attract renewed attention, not only for the high-profile parents but also as a glimpse into their family life away from the intense scrutiny and pressures of leadership.
The news, though perhaps not unexpected given previous announcements, provides a pause for reflection on how prominent public figures balance private joy with the ever-present gaze of the media and public alike. The Johnson family’s approach—including sharing personal updates through social media—demonstrates a blend of transparency and informality that has frequently characterised their public image.
While the country’s political landscape continues to change, the arrival of a new family member for one of its most recognisable recent leaders serves as a gentle reminder of life events that unite communities, regardless of status. The Johnsons, for now, appear content to savour their growing family, tucked away from the limelight—at least for a moment—celebrating little Poppy Eliza’s safe arrival amongst loved ones.