George Clooney will be a ‘wonderful’ parent says his father as he jokes his son ‘married up’ with Amal

Nick Clooney said his son will be hands-on – even when it comes to nappy duties
Proud parents: Amal and George Clooney
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Emma Powell8 June 2017
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George Clooney’s father said his son will be a “wonderful father” as he praised Amal for already being a “magnificent mother”.

Nick Clooney shared his excitement at becoming a grandparent to George and Amal's twins, Ella and Alexander.

Speaking to Good Morning Britain he said: “George will be an absolutely wonderful father, Amal will be – and already is – a magnificent mother. I’m constantly amazed by her. She is an incredible woman. George certainly married up!”

Nick joked that his son won’t be avoiding nappy changing duties, adding: “[George] will be hands on entirely and he will do it with humour and with joy.”

Proud: Nick Clooney with his son George Clooney
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Their spokesperson confirmed the news in a statement which poked fun at the A-list actor: “This morning Amal and George welcomed Ella and Alexander Clooney into their lives. Ella, Alexander and Amal are all healthy, happy and doing fine.

“George is sedated and should recover in a few days.”

'Wonderful': George Clooney and his wife Amal have welcomed a son and daughter

Nick said he is head-over-heels in love with his “perfect” grandchildren who he described as “absolutely beautiful”.

He said: “I’m supposed to be a reporter, therefore observant, but I really don’t know how to describe one beautiful baby from another beautiful baby – these are two beautiful babies.

“My wife would be the one you’d have to talk to as to whose nose looks like grandpa’s nose or grandma’s nose. They are perfect.”

He also thanked fans for their support throughout the pregnancy, adding: “They have sent good wishes, they have kept attentive watch on this event as it unfolded and we have been aware of that and we have really been very, very grateful, thank you.”

George and Amal, who have been married since 2014, confirmed that they were expecting their first children back in February after months of speculation.

The high profile couple are currently residing in Sonning, Oxfordshire, where they plan to bring up their children.

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