Peppa Pig has a sister (with a very sweet name). And was born in the same hospital as the Royal Baby

News in the most famous pig family on TV: Peppa Pig’s little sister was born. Is called Evieand entered the world at 5:34 in the morning, in the same exclusive clinic in which Kate Middleton he gave birth to all three his children: the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in London. For those who care about details, prices start from 5,900 pounds per night (about 7 thousand euros). Without breakfast included (but probably with a tea served by a butler in white gloves).

The announcement came live on Good Morning Britainaccompanied by all the necessary accessories: auctioneer in vintage clothes, official parchment, and a birth certificate that will probably be available in the limited edition version on some merchandising site.

Mom pigwho a few months ago announced pregnancy on TV (“I do very important jobs on the computer,” he said with the usual vagueness), he chose to call the new arrival Eviein honor of an aunt.

Last month, for the Gender Revealthe chimneys of the Battersea Power Station had colored rose, during an event that mixed charity, marketing and balloons. There, in the first permanent store dedicated to Peppa Pig, it had already been understood that the family was preparing to welcome a female.

Peppa and George – respectively four and two years in the elastic temporal line of the series – said they were “very happy” to know the little sister. Translated: ready to become secondary on stage for at least one season.

Mom and Dad Pig are preparing for the return of sleepless nights. He, known to deal with “big numbers and bearing bribes”, made it known that he will be available next week for his first interview with Neopapà Tris.

The event was also an opportunity to strengthen the collaboration between Peppa Pig and NCT, the main one English charity dedicated to pregnancy and parenting.

Pending the first official photos of the newborn, fans will be able to enjoy “Peppa Meets The Baby “cinematographic experience arriving on May 30 in over 2,600 rooms of 19 countries (but not in Italy). An hour of new episodes with lots of songs, advances and scenes of family life in animated version.

Before the birth, on Instagram, Mamma Pig had sent a message to all mothers: «Being a mother is one of the most difficult works in the world. We are all in the same boat. I see you – Mamma Pig XX ». The post, which became viral, collected thousands of thanksgiving comments.

In an interview a Grace UKMom pig said that pregnancy strengthened the relationship with dad pig. «It has always been present, but now we are even more united. He takes care of our “Team Pig”, “he said. Yes, it seems you really call it that.

Peppa Pig was born in 2004 and over time it became a global phenomenon, with translations in 40 languages, two thematic parks and an empire of over a billion pounds. Not bad for a project that – words of the authors – seemed intended for oblivion already at the time of the first trailer.

The little sister has just arrived. Merchandising, we are sure, is already ready.