Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have been enjoying some time as a family since welcoming their newborn daughter into the world.

The actress, 37, and the former TOWIE star, 38, announced the birth of baby Palma on Wednesday by sharing an adorable black-and-white picture of their daughter.

Now, Michelle’s mother Jackie has broken her silence on the happy news as she shared a post to Instagram gushing over her grandchild.

She took to her Stories on Monday to re-share a sweet message which said ‘happiness’ is when you get a hug from your granddaughter.

The post read: ‘Happiness is when your granddaughter comes up to you and gives you a big hug ”just because”.’

As well as Michelle, Jackie also shares a son Andrew with her ex-husband Michael Keegan, who she split from when Michelle was nine years old.

Michelle Keegan’s mother Jackie (both pictured) has broken her silence on the birth of her grandchild as she shared a sweet post to Instagram

She took to her Stories on Monday to re-share a sweet message which said ‘happiness’ is when you get a hug from your granddaughter

Andrew works as a deputy headteacher and keeps his life out of the spotlight, while Michelle also has a stepsister, Nichola Corfield. 

Michelle’s mother Jackie is said to be over the moon at becoming a grandmother and is supporting her daughter in every way.

A source told The Mirror: ‘Jackie is over the moon to be a grandma. Palma is her first grandchild and she is besotted, as are the whole family. She’s so proud of Michelle.’

Insiders told the publication she has been a ‘pillar of support’ and a frequent visitor at Michelle and Mark’s EsSєx home since the baby’s birth.

Mark and Michelle built a designer granny flat at their £3.5million mansion, meaning the couple’s parents can stay and help out whenever they like with their own space.

The 60 sq ft annexe – which is bigger than the average London flat – is used by family members when they come to visit their dream home.

Mark has described fatherhood as the ‘biggest achievement’ of his life since welcoming baby Palma into the world with Michelle on March 6. 

Chatting with his best friend and fellow dad Olly Murs on his Heart Breakfast show, Mark recalled the moment he first held his newborn daughter in his arms. 

Jackie is said to be over the moon at becoming a grandmother and is supporting Michelle in every way

Mark has described fatherhood as the ‘biggest achievement’ of his life since welcoming baby Palma into the world with Michelle on March 6 

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Mark fought back emotions as he said: ‘Mate, it’s actually hard to put into words. 

‘It’s the biggest achievement of my life its all I think about but obviously hats go off to my wife she is an absolute super human, a superhero for bringing this baby into the world.’

Sharing his appreciation for Michelle, he added: ‘It makes you realise what our mums did for us and makes me have so much more respect than I already had and what women had to go through.

‘It’s the best feeling in the world. I wake up every morning just so excited to see her face.’

Recalling the first moment he held Palma, he continued: ‘That moment when I held her in my arms, it gets me emotional now thinking about it. 

‘I suppose everything else goes out the window and its made me realise what life is all about and my little baby Palma I love you so much and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.

‘It’s a very special feeling. I cant really put it into words. We’ve waited a little bit of time, we’ve chased our dreams and our careers and now we’re here. We’ve got a baby.’

Michelle and Mark announced the birth of their daughter Palma on Wednesday by sharing an adorable black-and-white picture of their baby 

Mark and Michelle announced the news of their daughter’s birth last Wednesday with a sweet snap shared to Instagram. 

In a sweet black-and-white pH๏τo, the proud new parents held Palma’s tiny hand, with the newborn dressed in a crochet set.

It’s believed the couple chose the name Palma because of their strong links to Mallorca, their go-to holiday destination and the setting for their pregnancy reveal pH๏τoshoot.

Michelle married Mark in May 2015 and the couple live together in an EsSєx mansion they built from scratch.