Celebs who have had babies at London’s Portland Hospital from Molly-Mae to Meghan Markle

Molly-Mae Hague welcomed her baby girl to the world on January 23, making her the latest famous face to give birth at the Portland Hospital.

London's Portland Hospital is one of the top private maternity hospitals in Europe.

Janene Madden, Portland Hospital CEO, previously described a stay there as "like having a holiday".

"After two to three days you leave fit and well. Sometimes patients want a whole floor to themselves. They might want to refurbish and redecorate and it's important for our brand that we meet those needs."

Here are the celebs who have given birth at London's most exclusive hospital…

Molly-Mae Hague

Molly-Mae has become the latest celebrity give birth in the exclusive hospital.

Pictures shared by the former Love Island star show decor matching the pictures of the maternity suites shown on Portland Hospital's website, including a grey curtains and the chair Molly sat in as she cuddled her newborn, Bambi,

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

The Duchess of Sussex's decision to give birth to Archie in May 2019 at the Portland Hospital was a controversial one, as it broke what had become somewhat of a royal tradition. Diana and Kate both revealed their babies' to the world with a photocall on the steps of the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in London.

But Meghan defended her decision to give birth elsewhere. Speaking on the Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary, said she had a “long-standing relationship” with a doctor at London's luxurious Portland Hospital, so wanted to give birth there.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brookshank

Like her cousin Harry, Princess Eugenie also opted for the Portland Hospital as the location for the birth of her first child.

The palace confirmed in a statement: "Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie was safely delivered a son today, 9th February 2021, at 08:55hrs at The Portland Hospital. Jack Brooksbank was present.

"The baby weighs 8lbs 1oz.

"This is Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s first child, The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York’s first grandchild, and the ninth great-grandchild for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."

Dani Dyer

Former Love Island starSpice Girl Victoria welcomed her first child with Sammy Kimmence in January 2021.

Dani announced her son's arrival as she shared gorgeous pictures of her little boy, Santiago, as she planted a kiss on him from her Portland Hospital bed.

The new mum wrote: “After a very long day and night finally our special little boy arrived 23/01/2021.

"Weighing 7 pound.. We are in a complete baby bubble and enjoying every moment, can not believe he is ours, completely inlove and so grateful to be his mummy..

"Sending all my love to all the other mommas to be out there in lockdown.. the best experience ever will never forget this day.”

Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher was pictured leaving Portland Hospital after his then-wife had given birth to their son, Lennon, on September 13, 1999.

Victoria Beckham

On March 4, 1999, the Manchester United player David andThe Duchess of York became parents.

David was photographed five days later carrying toys and balloons as he and his then-fiancee prepared to depart Portland Hospital with their son, Brooklyn.

Sarah Ferguson

The Duchess of York and Prince Andrew chose Portland Hospital for the birthplace of both of their daughters. Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.

Choosing Portland for Beatrice's birth meant that Fergie became the first member of the royal family to go anywhere other than a National Health Service hospital.

Jess Wright


Jess Wright gave birth to her first child at the hospital and shared a sweet picture with herself and husband William Lee-Kemp holding their baby's hand. Gushing over her son, she wrote in the caption: "We will hold your hand forever", before revealing she welcomed her baby son on 17 May 2021.

The former TOWIE star then tagged the Portland Hospital in the location of the snap.

Claudia Schiffer

On February 5, 2003, the model and her husband stepped out of Portland Hospital with their newborn son, Caspar.

The German beauty delivered the baby by C-section on January 30. She chose the Portland Hospital again to deliver daughter Clementine on November 11, 2004.

Tana Ramsey


Gordon and Tana Ramsey were seen leaving Portland Hospital with their newborn baby, Oscar, in April 2019.

The couple announced the arrival of their fifth child with the television chef, 52, sharing two snaps on social media, writing: "After 3 baftas and one Emmy… finally we have won an Oscar.

"Please welcome Oscar James Ramsay, who touched down at 12:58 today for some lunch! Xxx."

Jools Oliver

Model Jools and chef Jamie posed for photographers with their children as they left the Portland Hospital after welcoming their fifth child, a baby boy named River Rocket.

Liz Hurley

Liz Hurley stayed at the luxe hospital for five nights after giving birth to her son Damian on April 4, 2002 via Caesarean.

Emma Bunton


Posh Spice wasn't the only Spice Girl to deliver at Portland Hospital. Baby Spice, AKA Emma Bunton, gave birth to her first child, Beau in August 2007. Her then-boyfriend Jade Jones, who she wed in 2021, was pictured addressing the press that afternoon.

Richard Branson and Joan Templeman

Virgin tycoon Richard Branson grinned ear-to-ear as he and daughter Holly showed off newborn son Sam at Portland Hospital on August 16, 1985. Both children share mother Joan Templeman.

Lily Allen

Lily Allen gave birth there in 2011, she questioned the hospital's discretion and security.

Speaking about her experience at the Portland to The Guardian, the pop star said that a tabloid journalist had somehow learned her baby's sex and weight "when the placenta was still in me".

Rachel Hunter

Singer Rod Stewart and and his then-wife Rachel Hunter left Portland hospital on September 8, 1994, a few days after welcoming son Liam. The day they checked out was her birthday!

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