Durham family have three generations with Valentine's Day Birthday

The Roberts family from County Durham defied odds of one in 48 million when baby Dolly-Mae was born on Valentine’s Day (February 14) last week, becoming the third generation to share the birthday.

Dolly-Mae Smith joined 76-year-old Great Grandad Wilf Roberts his 23-year-old Granddaughter Mia Rollins - who is Dolly-Mae's auntie - in being born on the day of love.

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The odds of all three family members being born on Valentine’s Day stack up at one in 48.6 million.

Family of love... Grandad Wilf Roberts with his Granddaughter Mia Rollins and Great Granddaughter Dolly-Mae Smith, who is Mia's niece. All three are born on Valentine's Day. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

Lynzi, who is latest arrival Dolly-Mae’s grandma, told The Northern Echo: “Whenever we tell people they can’t believe it.

“My dad Wilfy was born on Valentine’s Day and so was my daughter Mia. Then Dolly-Mae came along last week on the same day.

“We were having a look and the odds of it happening are about 48 million to one.”

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Dolly-Mae was born four days early to become the latest Valentine’s Day baby in the family.

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Mum and baby are both doing well at home in Peterlee.

“My dad is over the moon. He thinks he’s magic or something because he predicted it too. She was meant to come on the 18th but arrived early," Lynzi added.

“She’s getting on fabulously and mum is doing well too.”