Model and influencer Sofia Richie and her husband Elliot Grainge have welcomed their second child, with Sofia’s father Lionel Richie confirming the arrival of baby boy Henry in an interview at the King’s Trust gala in New York City on 29 April.
The announcement came through Lionel Richie’s appearance at the gala, where the music legend shared details about the newest addition to his family. Full details of the birth, including the exact date and location, had not been made public at the time of publishing.
Lionel Richie speaks on the new arrival
Lionel Richie, 76, appeared in high spirits at the King’s Trust gala in New York on 29 April and spoke about baby Henry during an interview with E! News, describing the experience of welcoming a new grandchild.
The King’s Trust, formerly the Prince’s Trust, held its annual gala in New York this week as part of its international fundraising calendar.
Lionel Richie has spoken openly about his pride in Sofia’s personal life in the years since her marriage, and the birth of Henry marks his second grandchild through the couple.
Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge
Sofia Richie, 27, married Elliot Grainge in a widely covered ceremony in the south of France in April 2023.
Their wedding was among the most documented celebrity events of that year, drawing significant attention from fashion and lifestyle media. Grainge, who works in the music industry, is the son of Universal Music Group chairman Lucian Grainge.
The couple’s first child was born in 2024. Henry is their second.
Sofia Richie’s public profile has grown considerably in recent years, moving from reality television appearances into fashion campaigns and lifestyle content.
She has become a prominent figure in wellness and beauty circles, with a significant social media following that has made her one of the more commercially active influencers in her generation.
What this means for the Richie family
For Lionel Richie, Henry’s birth adds to a family story that has been a consistent thread in celebrity media for several years.
His relationship with Sofia has been documented in interviews and social content, and he has spoken in various forums about the satisfaction of watching his daughter build her own family.
No public statement had been issued by Sofia Richie or Elliot Grainge on social media at the time Lionel Richie spoke at the gala. It is common for celebrity parents to control the timing of formal birth announcements, and a more detailed statement from the couple directly is likely to follow in the coming days.
Henry’s full name and any further details about his arrival are expected to be shared when the couple is ready to do so publicly.
