Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards has a new title to add to his long list of milestones: great-grandfather. The 82-year-old music icon is celebrating the arrival of baby Luna, the first child of his granddaughter Ella Richards.
Keith, known for his decades-spanning career with the Rolling Stones, celebrated the news when Ella first announced her pregnancy.
He wrote online, “Sending love and looking forward to welcoming my first great grandchild!”
The birth marks a major milestone for the 82-year-old guitarist, who now joins bandmate Sir Mick Jagger, also 82, as a great-grandfather.
A source close to the family said becoming a great-grandfather is a deeply meaningful moment for Richards. “Behind all his rock ‘n’ roll bravado, Keith has always had a reputation for being indestructible, but milestones like this have a way of bringing time into sharper focus,” the source said. “He is delighted by the arrival of Luna and sees it as a wonderful new chapter for the family.”
The announcement
Ella, revealed the news on Instagram on Saturday, May 30, sharing the milestone alongside the birth of her daughter. “30!! best birthday yet with our baby girl Luna,” she wrote.
She posted a photo of herself on a blanket in the grass with Luna, who appeared asleep with a full head of dark hair.
Ella and her long-term boyfriend, art style photographer Sascha von Bismarck, confirmed the pregnancy in March with a black-and-white photo of her baby bump shared on social media.
Congratulations pour in from across the world
Following Luna’s arrival, messages of congratulations flooded in.
Princess Olympia of Greece commented, “The most beautiful.”
Daphne Guinness added, “Happy Birthday! So so sweet @ellarichardsr.”
Ella’s sister Alexandra Richards wrote, “Happy happy birthday đŸ™‚ 30s are the best.”
Keith’s daughter Alexandra also commented, “Can’t wait to see you,” while model and singer Karen Elson said, “So happy for you!”
Ella is the daughter of Marlon Richards and model Lucie de la Falaise. Marlon is Keith’s eldest son from his relationship with the late Anita Pallenberg. The couple also shares son Orson and daughter Ida Violet. Ella has built a career in fashion and modeling while remaining part of a family closely tied to rock history, British style and the fashion world.
In a previous interview with Tatler, Ella offered a rare portrait of her grandfather that contrasted with his public image.
She said, “He is very quiet and sweet and loving. He’s a lot more shy than people think.”
Speaking about her upbringing, she added, “My grandfather used to wear my grandmother’s clothes, and she used to wear his. Most of my family are slightly mad, crazy, or weird. My whole family is all crazy creatives. No one is academic. Everyone is wild and free-spirited.”
