Avril Lavigne welcomes first child: ‘Our mini princess’

Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne has announced the birth of her first child.The 42-year-old surprised fans with the announcement, as she had not previously revealed her pregnancy or shared details about a current partner.The rock singer, famous for hits such as Sk8r Boi and Girlfriend, shared that she has given birth to a baby girl in a sweet Instagram post on Friday.Lavigne posted several black-and-white pictures, including one of her newborn’s hand being held by her own.The singer was also seen cradling her infant, who was wearing a leopard-print onesie and headband.Lavigne shared an additional photo of two adult checker-print vans alongside a baby pair balanced on a skateboard.The post was captioned: “Our mini f****** princess has arrived.”Avril Lavigne was seen cradling her infant, who was wearing a leopard print onesie and headband (Ben Birchall/PA)PA ArchiveLavigne shot to fame when she was 17 years old in the early 2000s with her debut album, which featured hit singles such as Complicated, Sk8er Boi and I’m With You.The star, who was known for her alternative and grungy image, is also known for popular tracks such as My Happy Ending, What The Hell and When You’re Gone.Lavigne has achieved three UK number one albums with Let Go, Under My Skin and The Best Damn Thing, and received eight Grammy nominations in her decades-long career.The singer has been married twice and first tied the knot with Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley in 2006, when she was aged 21, but the pair split in 2009.Avril Lavigne shot to fame in the early 2000s (Ian West/PA)PA ArchiveLavigne later married Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger in 2013, but they announced their separation in 2015.The star has also previously been romantically linked to musician Mod Sun, rapper Tyga, reality TV personality Brody Jenner and guitarist Jesse Colburn, among other famous faces.Lavigne has not publicly identified the father of her baby or confirmed a relationship with him.