The first images of former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce’s newborn son with partner Vikki Campion have been revealed.
In images obtained by Seven News, the new family are snapped enjoying a coffee break at Armidale Airport in New South Wales.
Sebastian, who was born on April 16, is cradled happily in his mother’s arms at the time of the photographs. He is bundled warmly in a white blanket and matching hat.
Sebastian is Mr Joyce’s fifth child, and his first son, but for Ms Campion, the newborn is her first foray into parenthood.
Of course, the couple’s little bub is unaware of the incredible stir his arrival into the world caused.
It was first revealed to the public married father-of-four Barnaby Joyce, 50, had an affair with his former-employee Vikki Campion, 33, and was expecting a child together, when photographs emerged in February of Ms Campion with a very obvious baby bump.
See a full timeline of Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion’s relationship here!
After a two-week long battle with the media, the prime minister and his own party, Mr Joyce had no option but to step down from his role a deputy prime minister and leader of the Nationals party.
Despite weeks of publicly defending Ms Campion and apologising to her as well as his wife and daughters, Mr Joyce made the surprising announcement that the child may not be his.
In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald Ms Joyce said the identity of the biological father was “a grey area” but claimed he would raise the child as his own.
When Sebastian was born, Mr Joyce told Fairfax Media: “We are very happy and just taking it quietly.”
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