Geri Horner has reportedly paid tribute to her late friend George Michael by naming her newborn son after him.
The 44-year-old former Spice Girl – also known as Geri Halliwell – posted an adorable picture over the weekend of her little one, and revealed she and her husband Christian Horner has a rather magnificent name.
“Montague George Hector Horner arrived this morning, a beautiful little brother for Bluebell and Olivia #amazing-day #grateful #monty,” the singer wrote on Saturday morning.
Christian and I are delighted to announce our baby boy was born this morning weighing 7lbs 8oz ????
— Geri Horner (@GeriHalliwell) January 21, 2017
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But while it’s believed the newborn’s name is a nod to actor Monty Python, close friends of Geri says she poignantly picked his middle name in memory of the Careless Whisper singer.
“Geri wanted George to be a part of Monty’s life, so she felt it only fitting that her newborn have a middle name after the star,” and insider told the Daily Mirror.
Montague George Hector is Geri’s first child with Christian, 43, who she married in 2015.
She already has 10-year-old daughter Bluebell, whose father is screenwriter Sacha Gervasi and Bluebell’s godfather is Kenny Goss, George’s ex-partner. Christian also has daughter Olivia, three, from a previous marriage.
A photo posted by Geri Horner (@therealgerihalliwell) on
George tragically died on Christmas Day with a post-mortem yet to reveal the cause of his death.
Geri, who credits George as one of her close friends, took to Twitter to write: “So so sad, RIP George, a dear friend, the kindest, most generous and talented person.”
So so sad , R.I.P George, a dear friend, the kindest, most generous & talented person . My thoughts are with his family.#GeorgeMichael
— Geri Horner (@GeriHalliwell) December 26, 2016
Geri recently held a star-studded baby shower with her celebrity friends, including her former Spice Girls bandmate Emma Bunton.
A photo posted by Geri Horner (@therealgerihalliwell) on
We can’t wait to see more pics of Geri’s bub! In the meantime, you can check out the former Spice Girl’s blossoming bump pics here.
