Annie Kilner and Burnley defender Kyle Walker have named their fifth child Royal Wish, weeks after welcoming their first daughter to their family.
The couple plan to call their baby daughter Wish, but selected her full name to keep their tradition of names starting with the letter R going for their brood. Model Annie, 33, and 36-year-old footballer Kyle are already parents to four sons: 11-year-old Roman, seven-year-old Riaan, five-year-old Reign, and 14-month-old Rezon.
Annie confirmed the arrival of the baby girl last month in a statement sharing her delight over the new arrival. "Our precious baby girl is here safe," she said. "Speechless with the amount of love we all feel and the joy she's already brought to our family."
She asked for privacy as the family celebrates the moment, adding: "Hoping now we have announced our special news everyone respects our request for privacy as we enjoy these special moments. Thank you for everyone who has supported us with well wishes for the pregnancy and birth."
Family Reactions and Future Plans
A source told the Daily Mail that the entire family is delighted with the arrival of the baby girl. "Annie, Kyle and the four lads are absolutely made up with their little princess," the insider said. "Annie's finally got her mini-me, and Kyle's taken to being a proper girl dad like he was born for it."
The source added that the couple feel positive about their future together. "It feels like this is the moment everything's really fallen into place, family life, lots opportunities ahead and a bright, positive future," the insider said. "They're buzzing."
A source also told the Daily Mail that Annie desperately wanted a baby to complete their family and help make their marriage stronger. An insider stated in January that Kyle returned from Italy last year, after which Annie made it clear to him that she wanted her boys to have another sibling.
According to the insider, Annie believed a new baby would help put their previous marital troubles behind them. Family members and close friends were initially shocked by the news because unresolved issues remained between the couple. The source noted that introducing a new baby can add pressure to a marriage, though friends and family remain happy for them and are providing full support.
The insider added that the couple's four sons have been very excited about having a new sibling and have talked about the baby girl frequently.
Kyle Walker is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Burnley and has earned 96 caps for the England national team. He and Annie Kilner were childhood sweethearts before marrying in 2021.
Relationship Background and Past Turmoil
Their relationship hit the rocks in January 2024 after it was revealed that Walker was the father of influencer Lauryn Goodman's daughter, Kinara. It was also revealed that he had secretly fathered a second child with Goodman.
Goodman messaged Annie on Boxing Day 2023 to reveal she was expecting her second child with Walker. The footballer had previously fathered Goodman's first son, five-year-old Kairo, during a brief separation from Annie.
The disclosures resulted in Walker being kicked out of the family home he shares with Annie. She later served the 96-cap defender with divorce papers as their marriage fell apart.
