‘We are incredibly grateful’: Katherine Jenkins announces birth of ‘gorgeous son’ Xander

The celebrity couple are already parents to daughter Aaliyah
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Emma Powell24 April 2018
The Weekender

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Katherine Jenkins has said her heart could not be “more full of love” after giving birth to her second child.

The Welsh soprano welcomed a son with her husband Andrew Levitas – and revealed they have chosen the name Xander.

Jenkins broke the news on Twitter and Instagram by posting a picture of herself, Levitas and their daughter Aaliyah holding hands with the newborn.

She captioned the post: “Andrew, Aaliyah and I are proud to announce the arrival of our gorgeous son Xander Robert Selwyn Levitas. His middle names honour our late fathers who live on in our little ‘Defender of Men’ (Meaning of Xander).

“Our family, our home and are hearts could not be more full of love & we are incredibly grateful for the gift of being parents to these beautiful children. Cwtches to you all xxx.”

Jenkins announced she was expecting her second child in November with a picture of her daughter wearing a superhero cape, under the caption: “Sidekick coming soon.”

She had previously told Hello magazine that she was keen to expand her brood so that Aaliyah, who was born in 2015, could have a sibling.

“It's all about timing, but I would really love to have a second child and for Aaliyah to have a sibling, to have a friend in the world,” she said.

“My husband and I love being parents and Aaliyah makes us so happy. She's fun, kind and affectionate - and a mummy's girl.”

Katherine Jenkins - In pictures

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