Avril Lavigne announces birth of 1st child: ‘Princess has arrived’

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The 42-year-old singer announced the news on Instagram, sharing a carousel of photos including a shot with three pairs of checkered Vans shoes sitting on a skateboard.

Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne revealed that she has welcomed her first baby.

The 42-year-old singer took to Instagram to share the news of her baby girl’s arrival.

In a series of black-and-white photos, the Complicated singer and her partner are both holding her baby’s hand. In another shot, Lavigne is seen holding the baby close to her chest.

The third photo shows three pairs of checkered Vans shoes sitting on a skateboard.

Lavigne did not she her daughter’s name or reveal who she welcomed the child with.

She was first married to Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley in 2006. The couple announced in September 2009 they had separated. The divorce was finalized in November 2010.

Lavigne went on to marry another Canadian rocker, Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger, on Canada Day in 2013.

The former couple’s whirlwind romance began in March 2012, when Kroeger was enlisted to help with the songwriting on Lavigne’s self-titled fifth record.

Kroeger co-wrote 10 tracks on Lavigne’s album, produced three and co-produced four.

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