Rod Stewart Welcomed Two Grandsons Just Three Days Apart

Ruby’s Son Arrived on May 9, and Liam Welcomed Louis on May 12

Rod Stewart’s family grew by two in the space of three days. His daughter Ruby and her fiancé, Jake Kalic, welcomed a baby boy on May 9. On May 12, Stewart’s son Liam and his partner welcomed their own son, Louis.

Ruby and Liam each shared the news on Instagram, posting photographs of their newborn sons. The announcements gave relatives two occasions to celebrate in the same week. Liam’s mother, Rachel Hunter, shared her happiness about becoming Louis’s grandmother, and Stewart’s wife, Penny Lancaster, expressed her excitement about both additions to the family.

For Stewart, a father of eight, the births marked a milestone in two of his children’s lives at once. Ruby and Liam were each beginning life as parents in their own households, with their sons arriving close enough together to share the same birthday week.

Ruby Stewart and Jake Kalic Shared Their First Days as Parents

Ruby was the first of the two siblings to become a parent that week. She and Kalic welcomed their son on May 9, and Ruby shared photographs of the baby with her Instagram followers. The post was a glimpse of what had changed for her and her fiancé as they began caring for their newborn.

Before the two births became part of a wider Stewart family celebration, Ruby’s announcement marked a personal moment for her and Kalic. Their son was the focus of the photographs, and sharing them gave friends, relatives, and followers a chance to welcome him. It also let Ruby introduce this part of her family life in her own way.

Three days later, the baby had a newborn cousin. Liam and his partner shared their own photographs, giving the extended family a second introduction before the week was over. The dates were close, but each announcement belonged to a different couple and marked the beginning of a different household’s life with a baby.

Liam Stewart and His Partner Introduced Their Son Louis

Liam and his partner welcomed Louis on May 12. Like Ruby, Liam turned to Instagram to tell followers that his son had arrived. The photographs put a face to the announcement, and sharing the baby’s name gave family members and followers a way to welcome Louis directly.

One of the responses came from Rachel Hunter, the model and Liam’s mother. She described her grandson as a beautiful angel. Her message marked the occasion from a grandmother’s point of view, as Liam shared the news of becoming a father.

With Ruby having announced her son’s arrival only days earlier, Louis’s birth meant that both sides of the extended family were celebrating during the same stretch of May. For Ruby and Liam, it also meant they reached the same personal milestone almost simultaneously. Each had a newborn at home, and their sons entered the family just three days apart.

Penny Lancaster Joined the Family in Welcoming the Boys

Penny Lancaster also shared her excitement about the arrivals. As Stewart’s wife, she was celebrating a change that touched two branches of the family at the same time. Her response took in both babies, while Hunter’s message was a personal welcome to Louis.

The comments that followed the announcements showed how the news reached different generations. Ruby and Liam were introducing their sons. Hunter was responding as Liam’s mother and Louis’s grandmother, and Lancaster was welcoming two new members of the wider family.

For people who primarily know Stewart as a performer, the family news offered a glimpse of his life away from the stage. The announcements came from his children’s own accounts, with their photographs and messages setting the tone. Stewart’s connection to the story was as their father and as grandfather to the two boys they had just introduced.

Liam Had Another Milestone to Share With His Family

The birth of Louis was one of two personal announcements Liam shared. He also announced his engagement to his partner on Instagram. In the caption, he used the word “Forever” alongside a diamond ring emoji.

One photograph showed his fiancée resting her hand against his chest so the engagement ring was visible. It was a small, personal detail in a set of pictures the couple used to mark their commitment. The image made the announcement clear, and the caption kept the message brief.

The two posts captured different changes in the couple’s life. Their birth announcement introduced Louis and shared his name. The engagement post was about the couple themselves and the future they planned together. Both gave their relatives something to celebrate, alongside Ruby and Kalic’s news about their son.

Rod Stewart’s Family Story Now Spans Another Generation

Stewart’s music career and energetic performances have made him familiar to audiences around the world. The births put the focus on a different part of his life. As a father of eight, he has watched his children grow up and make lives of their own. Now he is also seeing them become parents and begin raising children of their own.

The two announcements showed what that change looked like in one family. Ruby and Kalic welcomed their son and shared photographs from the start of their time as parents. Liam and his partner introduced Louis a few days later. Their relatives responded in their own ways, with Hunter celebrating her grandson and Lancaster expressing her happiness for the family.

Years from now, the dates will still make the week easy to remember. May 9 belongs to Ruby and Kalic’s son, and May 12 belongs to Louis. For Stewart, the two birthdays mark the week his daughter and son each became a parent and he welcomed two grandsons within three days.