'Game of Thrones' Stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie Reportedly Welcome a Baby Boy
“Game of Thrones” stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie reportedly welcomed a baby boy. The on-screen and off-screen couple was recently seen stepping out with their bundle of joy.
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie are now proud parents of a baby boy! The great news was confirmed by a representative of the couple who spoke to Page Six and revealed that the duo is “very very happy” to be parents.
The “Game of Thrones” stars were recently photographed running errands with their bundle of joy in London. The lovebirds were seen walking hand-in-hand with Leslie sweetly cradling the newborn in a carrier strapped to her chest.
Rose Leslie and Kit Harington at the Season 8 premiere of "Game of Thrones" at Radio City Music Hall on April 3, 2019 | Photo: Getty Images
The glowing mother looked casual in black pants with a grey sweater paired with an olive green coat and a black beanie to keep warm. On the other hand, Harington rocked jeans with a black jacket, keeping warm with a shawl around his neck.
The Jon Snow actor was seen holding a Sainsbury shopping bag. Fans may recall that the couple shared the news of their pregnancy back in September via a magazine cover. Leslie flaunted her baby bump on the cover of UK’s Make Magazine.
An all-female photography team took the photograph, which saw the 34-year-old actress glow in a sequined black dress. In an interview, Leslie, who played the role of Ygritte the Wildling, spoke about her journey to motherhood.
[Harington and Leslie] eventually went public with their relationship in 2016 with a red carpet appearance.
The actress explained that she was thrilled to be pregnant and couldn’t wait to meet with the newest addition to her and Harington’s family. Last January, the English actor spoke about what it would be like to have children with his wife.
In the interview, Harington explained that it would be lovely for their kids to witness the start of their parents’ love story when they watch the HBO show. The new parents met on the set of the fantasy television series.
Harington and Leslie played on-screen couple Snow and Ygritte, whose romance lasted three seasons on the famous show. A year after crossing paths on the set of the second season, rumors began surfacing the duo was in a relationship.
Tabloids published photos of the pair holding hands and enjoying a date at a restaurant. In March 2013, Harington confirmed to the media that he and Leslie were just friends who hit it off the moment they met.
Rose Leslie and Kit Harington at the Olivier Awards with Mastercard at The Royal Opera House on April 3, 2016 | Photo: Getty Images
By August of that year, a source disclosed that the pair had split. In 2014, the lovebirds were confirmed to have rekindled their relationship. The duo eventually went public with their relationship in 2016 with a red carpet appearance.
In September 2017, Leslie and Harington announced their engagement in a section of The Times newspaper. They walked down the aisle in June 2018 in a glamorous ceremony at Leslie’s ancestral castle in Scotland.