By The British Star | Celebrity & Society Desk
In a surprise move that has caught fans and even hospital staff off-guard, television favourite Declan Donnelly and his wife Ali Astall have quietly welcomed their third child at the most expensive private hospital in the UK, with a name that’s already become the talk of the maternity ward.
👶 A Quiet Birth in Luxurious Privacy
Sources close to the couple confirmed the baby was born earlier this week at The Portland Hospital in London, renowned for its top-tier privacy, round-the-clock service, and celebrity clientele — including royalty.
The Donnellys reportedly booked out an entire floor for maximum privacy and security, with Declan personally overseeing every detail of the birth plan.
“They didn’t want media attention,” a hospital staff member shared anonymously.
“They wanted calm, comfort, and care — and they got it.”
🗓️ A Name That Stopped Everyone in Their Tracks
The biggest surprise? The name. In a move no one saw coming, the baby boy was named after a day of the week — a decision that reportedly stunned both staff and visitors.
Though the family has not officially confirmed the name, multiple hospital insiders have leaked that the baby is called “Sunday.”
“At first, we thought it was a nickname,” one midwife shared.
“But no — it’s his actual first name. And once you hear it, it just feels… calm, beautiful, different.”
The name is believed to have personal meaning for the family, possibly linked to the day he was conceived or born — or even a spiritual or literary reference.
👨👩👧👦 Baby No. 3 Joins a Growing Family
Declan and Ali, who have been married since 2015, are now parents of three — a daughter, a son, and now baby Sunday Donnelly. Friends say the couple is “overjoyed, emotional, and extremely protective” as they adjust to life as a family of five.
Declan is reportedly taking several weeks off all public appearances and filming to focus on the new arrival.
“Dec has always said fatherhood changed him,” a friend of the family shared.
“This new baby has added even more love to their home.”
💬 Reactions: “The Sweetest Surprise”
The news — and the name — sparked a flood of reactions online:
“Sunday Donnelly is such a peaceful, poetic name. I love it.”
“Dec always does things his way — even baby names!”
“Move over North and Apple. Sunday might be my new favourite celeb baby name.”
❤️ Final Thought
In true Declan Donnelly style, the announcement was low-key, sincere, and just a little unconventional. While others make noise, Dec and Ali have chosen quiet meaning — and a name that will stand out in any classroom or credits list for years to come.
Welcome to the world, Sunday — Britain’s newest little ray of joy.