'The universe sent us an angel...' Lizzie Cundy's niece gives birth amid family heartbreak
Lizzie Cundy's niece has given birth amid the passing of the star's beloved brother Peter.
Lizzie Cundy's niece has given birth to a baby girl.
The 57-year-old TV personality shared her family happiness with Minnie's arrival into the world, via an Instagram post on Thursday (15.01.26) - just weeks after Lizzie announced the death of her beloved brother, Peter.
Captioning an adorable photo of her cradling the newborn, Lizzie penned: "In the midst of such sadness with losing my brother the universe in the same week has sent us an angel.
"My beautiful niece has had a beautiful baby girl called Minnie. She is the most gorgeous little girl and it’s such a blessing at such a sad time.
"I’m so proud to be her great Aunty. (sic)"
The GB News regular's celebrity pals expressed their delight over the joyous news in the sweet post's comments section.
Homes Under the Hammer host Lucy Alexander, 55, wrote: "How lovely to get an angel in the name of Minnie."
TV presenter Vanessa Feltz, 63, wrote: "How lovely. What a blessing for your family Lizzie."
And Big Brother 2001 housemate Narinder Kaur, 53, typed: "Ahh Lizzie, what a beautiful blessing..I can't imagine the roller coaster of emotions right now (sic)."
Lizzie's fans were equally as pleased with her family's blessing, following the death of Peter.
One person commented: "We never truly leave this earth. The circle of life carries on forever in each generation and generations yet to come. A little peace of us bursts into life with each new life connected to us. What a perfect little blessing for your family."
A second user left: "Aww how beautiful in such sadness comes a beautiful girl. Sending lots of love to you and the family xx (sic)."
And a third supporter said: "Such a blessing Lizzie… I hope you’re all coping well during this difficult time (sic)."
Lizzie ended her caption about Minnie's arrival by thanking everyone who had sent her messages of love and support in the wake of her brother's passing.
She added: "I just want to say thank you for all the heartfelt messages since my brother’s death.
"They have all meant the world to us as a family. I really want to say a special thank you to @cavpaul @claire.sweeney who have gone that extra mile… I will never forget people’s kindness, support and love #thankyou #grateful (sic)."
The model - who was married to former Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Jason Cundy, 56, from 1994 until 2012 - announced Peter's death, via Instagram, on January 8.
Captioning a black-and-white photo of her beloved sibling, Lizzie - who has sons Josh and James with Jason - penned: "It is with a heavy heart and great sadness to tell you that my brother Peter has died. We as a family are heartbroken. Peter was a much loved son, brother and uncle.
"He worked in theatre, film, had a great love of dogs and of Chelsea FC …A real character and a kind soul who will be very much missed. .Can’t believe he has gone…Rest in peace dear Pete (sic)."
