Actress Michelle Keegan has joyfully revealed that her baby daughter, Palma, has reached a significant developmental milestone, sharing heartwarming images from a luxurious family holiday in Abu Dhabi. The 38-year-old star posted an adorable photograph capturing the moment her ten-month-old daughter crawled towards her and husband Mark Wright on a sun-drenched beach.
Luxury Getaway at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
The family indulged in a lavish stay at the prestigious Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island hotel, where nightly rates are reported to reach approximately £2,000. This opulent setting provided the perfect backdrop for their winter escape, allowing them to create cherished memories as new parents.
Proud Parents Beaming with Happiness
In the shared images, Michelle and Mark appeared happier than ever, with the former The Only Way Is Essex star wrapping a protective arm around his wife. Michelle showcased her impeccable holiday style, layering a crisp white linen jumpsuit over a brown bikini, while Mark opted for a smart casual look in a black shirt and matching shorts.
The couple's smiles were unmistakably proud as they watched little Palma navigate the sandy beach towards them. This crawling milestone represents an important step in the infant's physical development, typically occurring between six and ten months of age.
Additional Holiday Moments Captured
Further photographs from their Middle Eastern retreat showed Palma sitting contentedly on Michelle's knee at a beach bar during sunset, and later playing joyfully in one of the hotel's elegant fountains. Michelle continued to display her fashion prowess throughout the holiday, sporting a brown swimsuit paired with a white linen skirt, and accessorising with a stylish brown woven cowboy hat for sun protection.
Reality of Dining with an Infant
In a relatable update shared over the weekend, Michelle offered followers a glimpse into the actual reality of dining out with a baby. While she looked stunning in a puff-sleeved white dress during a romantic dinner date with Mark, a subsequent story revealed their daughter enjoying raspberries while watching children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel.
Michelle humorously captioned the moment: 'The actual reality of coming out for a meal with a baby. Thank you Ms. Rachel for adding to the ambience.'
Embracing the 'New Normal' of Parenthood
Throughout their holiday, Michelle embraced her role as a doting mother, joking about her 'new normal' in an Instagram clip. The footage showed her using her foot to gently rock Palma's pram while seeking shade during their tropical getaway.
She wrote candidly: 'My new normal on holiday. Shade, find a quiet place, cramp in foot from rocking, forget my headphones.'
Grandmother's Perspective on Babysitting
The holiday follows recent revelations from Mark Wright's mother, Carol, who shared her experiences of babysitting her granddaughter. Speaking on the family podcast Wright At Home, the 65-year-old grandmother described Palma as 'so good' during shopping trips, noting her enjoyment of noisy, busy environments.
Mark's sister Jess echoed these sentiments, remarking: 'It is not normal how amazing that child is, it is not normal.'
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright, who married in 2015 after meeting in 2012, welcomed their first child together in March 2025. The former Coronation Street actress and her television personality husband continue to navigate parenthood while maintaining their successful careers in the entertainment industry.
