Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter have become parents.
The news caps a fine week for the British actor, 38, who was named a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to the performing arts and charity.
A spokesman for the couple who wed earlier this year 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"