The former U.S. president, now 78, joyfully announced the birth of his new grandson on social media.
On Tuesday, August 6, George W. Bush posted a heartfelt photo on Instagram, congratulating his daughter, Barbara Pierce Bush, and her husband, Craig Coyne, on the arrival of their second child.
The couple, who already have a 2-year-old daughter named Cora Georgia, welcomed their son, Edward Finn, a few days earlier.
In the touching photo, Barbara and Craig are seen lovingly cradling their newborn son in a hospital bed, their faces filled with joy. “Welcome to the world, Edward Finn Coyne. @laurawbush and I are proud grandparents of our newest blessing, born on August 4 and named in honor of his great-grandfathers,” Bush captioned. “Congratulations to Barbara, Craig, and big sister Cora Georgia.”
The happy news was initially shared by Barbara’s twin sister, Jenna Bush Hager, on Monday, August 5. Jenna, co-anchor of the Today show, expressed her excitement about becoming an aunt again.
“My sissy had a little mister and I fell madly in love with Edward Finn! ❤️💗👼,” Jenna, 42, captioned a series of photos, including one where she is feeding her new nephew and another showing Barbara holding him while Jenna looks on adoringly. Another photo captures Edward resting peacefully in Barbara’s arms.
Though Jenna didn’t share more details, Edward’s hospital hat from NYU Langone Health, as noted by Today.com, suggests Barbara may have delivered at the renowned New York hospital.
This is not the first time George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, have shared their joy at becoming grandparents. When Barbara and Craig’s daughter, Cora, was born, they released a joint statement celebrating the happy news.
“With full hearts, @laurawbush and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our new granddaughter. Barbara gave birth to Cora Georgia Coyne on September 27, 2021, in Maine – close to our family home where Barbara and Craig were married,” they shared in October 2021. “Cora is healthy and adorable, and we are proud and grateful.”
Another wonderful addition to the Bush family!