Good Morning Britain viewers were told that Mummy Pig had given birth to piglet Evie earlier this week ahead of Peppa Pig fans getting to celebrate with a new cinema special
The parents of Peppa Pig have opened up about the birth of her newborn sister Evie. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have revealed how the family are adjusting to having a new addition in an interview after introducing the world to her.
It was announced on Good Morning Britain yesterday that Mummy Pig gave birth to her third child in the early hours. The news comes just months after it was revealed that she was pregnant back in February, with fans of the animated show having been following the pregnancy since then.
Fans will be able to celebrate the beginning of this “exciting new era” of Peppa Pig later this month when the cinema special Peppa Meets the Baby launches on May 30. Centred on Evie’s arrival, it will feature 10 new episodes.
Ahead of the event, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig spoke to HELLO! about expanding their family. They described welcoming Evie – who is named after a relative – as a “miracle” in the interview, which was published earlier today.
Daddy Pig, who oinked his way through the chat, said that the family are “settled and happy” at home after leaving St Mary’s Hospital in London. Mummy Pig is the latest star to star to give birth at the hospital’s Lindo Wing – following in the footsteps of people like Kate Middleton.
The character said they were “all ready and prepared”, teasing that Daddy Pig was on edge as he kept repacking Mummy Pig’s overnight bag and checking routes to the hospital. She said of the birth: “We were very lucky – everything went smoothly and in eight, um, ‘short’ hours of labour Evie was here.”
Mummy Pig said it was a “process” choosing a name for the piglet. She said the family had a few names “in mind” but felt they would find “the right one” after seeing her for the first time. She said that Peppa had “a lots of suggestions”. She added: “But in the end, we found a picture of my great aunt Evie and it just seemed to fit.”
Daddy Pig said that the moment the piglet met siblings Peppa, four, and George, two, she was “giggling away”. He added that she’s “fascinated” by them. Mummy Pig said that they “love her to pieces” and are both “protective” of their newborn piglet.
She added that they are “so eager” to help Evie learn and play. Daddy Pig said that they have had “the odd wobble,” but went on to share that the parents have then talked with them and helped them “feel heard and loved”.
Giving an insight into what Evie is like, Mummy Pig said that she does the “most adorable piggy wiggle” whenever music is playing. Hinting at what may be to come for the character, she added that the newborn “must be a musician at heart”.
Mummy Pig said that she feels “very looked after” and went on to suggest that the couple didn’t have a “specific plan” for expanding their family. She said in the interview with HELLO! that they just got to a place “where timing felt right”.
Asked if they want more kids, Daddy Pig appeared panicked. Mummy Pig however shared: “I think we’re more than happy with our family of five! We’re excited to settle into our new adventure and see where that takes us.”
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