Lorraine Kelly melts hearts with adorable new photo of granddaughter Billie

Lorraine Kelly is presently on cloud 9 after her daughter Rosie welcomed her first youngster into the world.

And on Wednesday, the ITV star delighted followers when she shared a glimpse of her child granddaughter, Billie, at dwelling with Rosie’s beloved Miniature Dachshund, Ruby.

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Within the snapshot, which was shared to Instagram, little Billie is pictured mendacity in a cot and swaddled in a white muslin fabric speckled with teeny pink flowers.

Ever the protecting pooch, Rosie’s canine companion additionally featured within the picture, poking its furry head over the tip of Billie’s cot.

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Captioning her candy replace, Lorraine, 64, penned: “Love this pic – RUBY the protector – all the time on excessive alert!! @rubyisasausage Taking the brand new position of Head of Safety for child Billie very critically.”

The star’s followers and pals flooded the feedback part with heartwarming messages. “That is so pretty,” gushed one, whereas a second added: “My canine did this with my granddaughter, they’re so protecting,” and a 3rd chimed in: “Cute. My daughter’s canine is similar… Quietly sits subsequent to the infants, guarding.”

Rosie, 30, introduced the arrival of her bundle of pleasure again in August. She shared an lovable snap of her child daughter clinging onto certainly one of Rosie’s fingers, which she captioned: “Child Billie Kelly Smith-White is right here [pink love heart emoji] 29-08-2024.

“It looks like she’s been right here the entire time, and we’re not fairly certain what the purpose of something was earlier than.

“I would heard how superb midwives are, however they’re genuinely strolling angels – she’s been welcomed into the world with a lot love already.”

Previous to Billie’s arrival, Lorraine reworked an space of her dwelling to accommodate her new granddaughter. The broadcaster, who lives in a surprising riverside property in Buckinghamshire, created a tranquil nursery for her liked one, full with a child cell adorned with boucle moons and bunny shapes.

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On the time, Rosie informed her followers: “Mum’s organising her personal nursery at dwelling, and this handmade boule bunny and moon cell from @edieandjo is so particular. I am unable to wait to see what else is deliberate! @lorrainekellysmith.”

Shortly after Rosie welcomed Billie, Lorraine informed her Instagram followers: “I am delighted to be Granny Smith and might’t wait to go on adventures.”

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Throughout a phase on Good Morning Britain, in the meantime, she shared: “It is superb to see your individual youngster having a wee child, it is simply pretty.”

And when requested if she had given Rosie and Steve any recommendation, Lorraine replied: “I’ve simply mentioned to them, sleep every time you’ll be able to; I feel that is the factor.”