Louis Smith celebrates joyful arrival of second child with heartwarming photo and name reveal
- Louis Smith has recently the announced the birth of his second child with his girlfriend Charlie Bruce.
- The couple blessed with a second daughter named Remi Monroe.
- They are also a 3-year-old daughter named Marley Valentina.
Louis Smith is now a proud father to two!
A family of four! Louis Smith has expanded his family with his girlfriend Charlie Bruce.
The 35-year-old Olympian announced the birth of his second child through a heartfelt Instagram post.
Louis and Charlie are already parents to a 3-year-old daughter named Marley Valentina.
In the post, the gymnast shared the first photo of their newborn and revealed the baby’s name, Remi Monroe Smith, who weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces.
He expressed his happiness with the caption,
“Been a wild ride but so happy to say mum and baby are all doing ok. Charlie you are so incredible to go through what you did should be so proud. Another experience that changes and shapes you from there after.”
Similarly, the photo showed Charlie cradling Remi while Louis stood beside her at the hospital.
The baby arrived just six months after Louis announced that he was expecting another child. In June, he shared an ultrasound photo on social media with the caption,
“It’s so nice we had to do it twice,”
Meanwhile, his partner, Charlie, expressed her excitement in her own post, stating,
“The best birthday present I could ask for. Due 5.12.24”
Congratulations to Louis Smith and Charlie Bruce on their second child and best wishes for their parenthood journey.
Heartwarming messages pour in for Louis Smith and Charlie Bruce
After the arrival of the baby, Louis received a huge number of congratulatory messages from family and friends who expressed their love for him and his partner.
JLS singer Aston Merrygold congratulated them by saying,
“Unbelievable my guy! Congratulations to you all.”
His wife, Sarah, also shared her excitement with the message,
“Congratulations lovely such wonderful news.”
Former Strictly star Ian Waite joined in with his own congratulations, stating,
“Congratulations you gorgeous people.”
Similarly, a fan expressed their joy by writing,
“A big congratulations to you and your wonderful family,”
Another fan added,
“Huge congratulations. Sending love, light, and positive vibes your way. So beautiful to see you both so happy and your little family expanding.”
Louis Smith and Charlie Bruce: From Romance to Parenthood
Louis and Charlie have been in a romantic relationship since 2017, and they are deeply in love with each other. They prefer to keep their personal lives private.
In early 2021, on Valentine’s Day, Louis proudly announced that he had become a father for the first time.
He shared on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the well-being of both his partner and their newborn daughter, Marley Valentina Smith.
He wrote on his Instagram at the time,
“What a 3 days it’s been. From Thursday night to Sunday morning. You women are incredible and the mother of my child is no exception. So glad both ladies are doing well and healthy. Marley Valentina Smith welcome.”
At the same time, Charlie posted a photo of their family with a caption,
“Welcome to the world Ma rley Valentina Smith. Born at 2.30am on the 14th of February & weighs a healthy 7lb 5oz.”
Louise Smith’s inspiring career transition
Since Louis Smith retired from gymnastics in 2018 at the age of 29, he has started a new career as a wedding photographer.
The former gymnast now offers photography services to couples looking to capture their special moments on their wedding day.
Louis is recognized as the most successful male gymnast in the UK. He won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which marked Great Britain’s first gymnastics medal at the Olympics since 1928.
Furthermore, he pursued opportunities in show business, participating in theater productions and appearing on various reality TV shows.
Notably, he won the 2012 series of Strictly Come Dancing alongside his partner Flavia Cacace.
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