The former U.S. president, now 78, joyfully announced the birth of his new grandson on social media. On Tuesday, August 6, Bush posted a touching photo on Instagram to celebrate the arrival of his daughter, Barbara Pierce Bush, and her husband, Craig Coyne’s second child.
The couple, already parents to a 2-year-old daughter named Cora Georgia, welcomed their son, Edward Finn, into the world just a few days earlier. In the heartwarming photo, Barbara and Craig can be seen cradling their newborn son in a hospital bed, their faces radiating joy as they lovingly gaze at their baby boy. “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 the post. “Congratulations to Barbara, Craig, and big sister Cora Georgia.”
The joyous news was initially shared by Barbara’s twin sister, Jenna Bush Hager, on Monday, August 5. Jenna, a co-anchor on the Today show, took to Instagram to express 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 capturing the special moments following Edward’s birth. In one picture, Jenna is seen feeding her new nephew, while another shows Barbara holding Edward as Jenna watches with admiration. A third photo features Edward resting peacefully in his mother’s arms.
Although Jenna didn’t share additional details about her nephew’s birth, the photos provide a glimpse into the family’s joy. Notably, Edward was seen wearing a hat from NYU Langone Health, as highlighted by Today.com, suggesting that Barbara may have given birth at the esteemed New York City hospital.
This isn’t the first time George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, have expressed their excitement about becoming grandparents. When Barbara and Craig’s daughter, Cora, was born, the former president and first lady issued a joint statement to share 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—not far from our family home where Barbara and Craig were married,” they wrote in October 2021. “Cora is healthy and adorable, and we are proud and grateful.”
What a wonderful addition to the Bush family!