Television personalities Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have marked a major family milestone, celebrating their first Christmas as a family of three with their baby daughter, Palma.
A Festive Family Gathering in Essex
The couple, who welcomed their daughter Palma Elizabeth Wright on 6 March 2025, hosted a classic family Christmas at their Essex mansion. They were joined by the wider Wright family, with Mark's sister, former The Only Way Is Essex star Jessica Wright, sharing intimate snaps from the day on her Instagram.
Nine-month-old Palma was at the heart of the celebrations. In one adorable photo, she was pictured sitting with her three young boy cousins, engrossed in a new dollhouse she received as a gift. The infant looked festive in a red velvet dress with a large bow and a white headband.
Decked Halls and a Classic Christmas Dinner
Mark and Michelle reportedly spared no expense in decorating their home for the holidays. Their grand hallway featured an enormous Christmas tree adorned with red velvet bows and twinkling lights. Elegant garlands, complete with lights and red baubles, were draped along the staircase.
The family enjoyed a traditional Christmas feast, which included:
- Roast beef
- Yorkshire puddings
- Roast potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and carrots
- Plenty of gravy
The adults toasted with glasses of prosecco, while the children played together with their new toys.
Cherishing a Precious First Christmas
A source close to the couple revealed that Mark was particularly thrilled about this festive season, telling OK! magazine: “Mark loves Christmas and he's wanted a family for a long time, so for him it couldn’t get any better. He's like an excited puppy dog and cherishing every minute of it.”
For Michelle, who has been busy filming the ITV crime thriller The Blame, the break was a cherished opportunity to prioritise family. Relatives from her hometown of Manchester travelled to Essex to celebrate, before the couple spent the remainder of the holiday period with the Wrights. The insider added that after periods of hectic work schedules, it was "lovely to have some special time together."
In the lead-up to Christmas, Michelle had already given fans a hint of the festive fun, posting a picture of baby Palma in matching Christmas pyjamas with the caption: “Matching with my girl.” The couple announced Palma's birth in March with a black-and-white photo, expressing their joy at their "new love to share."
