Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter 'delighted' to welcome 'beautiful' baby boy
BRITISH actor Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter have announced that they have welcomed a baby boy into the world.
The couple have announced the arrival of a baby boy
The first time parents are said to be "delighted".
The 38-year-old Sherlock star and his 37-year-old theatre director wife described their son as "beautiful".
A spokesman for the couple said: "Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful son. We would kindly ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during these next few precious weeks".
The couple wed on Valentine's day earlier this year after announcing Sophie's pregnancy in January.
The news comes after The Imitation Game thespian was named a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to the performing arts and charity today.