British PM Boris Johnson and partner name son after doctors who treated him for coronavirus
ABCBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds have named their son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson in honour of their grandfathers and the doctors who treated the Prime Minister for coronavirus. Key points: Wilfred, who was born on Wednesday, was named after Mr Johnson's grandfather Wilfred, who was born on Wednesday, was named after Mr Johnson's grandfather The choice of Nicholas was chosen in honour of doctors Nick Price and Nick Hart The choice of Nicholas was chosen in honour of doctors Nick Price and Nick Hart Mr Johnson will take a short period of paternity leave later in the year The birth came just days after Mr Johnson returned to work following his hospitalisation for COVID-19 treatment and isolation. The choice of Nicholas, Ms Symonds said, was a nod to Nick Price and Nick Hart — two doctors who the couple have praised for saving Mr Johnson's life at St Thomas' hospital last month. Boris Johnson's complicated past Mr Johnson and Ms Symonds announced in February they were expecting their first child.