He became a grandad on Saturday after his eldest child welcomed her first baby, a little boy.
And Danny Dyer was seen heading to his daughter Dani’s house to meet his newborn grandson for the first time on Monday.
The EastEnders star, 43, cut a casual figure as he toted an empty car seat and prepared to meet the newest member of the family.
Special day: New grandad Danny Dyer cut a casual figure as he headed to daughter Dani’s house to meet his newborn grandson for the first time on Monday
Danny looked relaxed as he strolled across the road with the essential newborn baby accessory in hand.
He kept things laid back as he donned a pair of blue jeans and a navy knitted jumper as well as some white trainers for the special occasion.
The actor’s daughter Dani, with whom he runs an entertaining podcast, welcomed her son on Saturday and announced the news with a sweet snap on Sunday.
It’s a boy! Dani, 24, announced she had welcomed a son as she shared beautiful snaps of her first precious moments with the tot to Instagram on Sunday
Taking to Instagram, Dani told fans her baby was born weighing 7 pound but has yet to reveal his name.
She penned: ‘After a very long day and night finally our special little boy arrived 23/01/2021.
‘Weighing 7 pound. We are in a complete baby bubble and enjoying every moment, can not believe he is ours, completely in love and so grateful to be his mummy..
‘Sending all my love to all the other mommas to be out there in lockdown.. the best experience ever will never forget this day.
On a mission? The EastEnders star, 43, looked serious as he walked around outside the house
Relaxed: He kept things laid back as he donned a pair of blue jeans and a navy knitted jumper as well as some white trainers for the special occasion
Dani’s boyfriend Sammy Kimmence also shared a beautiful tribute to Dani and their newborn son as he posted photos from the delivery room.
He wrote: ‘Wow I just simply cannot put this moment in to words, a day I will never forget with a boy I will never stop loving.
‘You have my heart son and wow what a woman your mother is.’
Grandad Danny also penned a heartfelt message to his daughter on Sunday after she gave birth, proudly announced ‘my baby had a baby’.
The new grandfather celebrated the news with his 1.3m Instagram followers, as he penned: ”F**k me we needed some joy this year. So proud of you cannot wait to meet the little beaut. ❤️❤️’.’
Growing family: Danny seemed relaxed as he strolled with the essential newborn accessory in hand
Proud: Danny celebrated the arrival of his first grandchild on Sunday as he shared a sweet tribute to daughter Dani, penning ‘so proud of you cannot wait to meet the little beaut’
Monday’s meeting with his first grandchild must be even more special to Danny after he revealed his concerns that he wouldn’t be able to meet the tot in lockdown.
Speaking on the father-daughter duo’s Sorted with the Dyers podcast on Wednesday, he said: ‘You know, I’m a little bit concerned because you’re having a pandemic kid.
‘Which means that rules out me going up the hospital. And I’m so confused with the support bubble thing, I don’t think I’m allowed to see my own grandchild.’
Dani asked if he believed he wouldn’t be able to see her first baby, and her father answered: ‘If Boris has his way, then no. And that is very upsetting for me.’
Spring in his step: The new grandad appeared to be in great spirits as he stepped outside
Family man: Danny is dad to Dani, Sunnie and Arty, with the newborn baby – whose name has yet to be revealed – being his first grandchild
Sadness: It comes after Danny said it was ‘very upsetting’ that he might be unable to see his daughter Dani’s first child due to coronavirus restrictions (pictured together)
‘Cannot wait to meet the little beaut’: He celebrated the happy news of the baby boy’s arrival with his 1.3 million Instagram followers
Dani’s 3.3 million followers and celebrity pals were quick to share their well-wishes to the new parents.
The actress announced that she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend Sammy in July.
‘Little bubba can’t believe you are going to be ours,’ she wrote, ‘Me and Sammy are so excited to start this next chapter in our lives, feel so lucky and grateful…2021.’
While Sammy added: ‘To say I’m grateful is an understatement. Can’t wait to start my perfect little family with you baby Kimmence due 2021…..time to hang my boots up from vine FC.’
New dad: Dani announced the birth of her child on Saturday alongside her partner Sammy Kimmence, who also shared a sweet picture with his newborn son