Candice King Welcomes Baby No. 3, Her First with Fiancé Steven Krueger

**Candice King and Steven Krueger Welcome Baby Boy**

Television star Candice King, known for her role in “The Vampire Diaries,” has announced the arrival of her third child, her first with fiancé Steven Krueger. The couple welcomed their son, Arlo Dominic Krueger, on Sunday, May 3, at 2:56 p.m. King shared the joyful news through an Instagram post, offering a glimpse of their newborn cradled in a tender hold.

In her heartfelt post, King shared, “Welcome to the world our sweet boy… 🩵 Arlo Dominic Krueger 🩵. Born May 3, 2026 at 2:56 pm. We are so in love.” The arrival of Arlo adds to King’s family, as she is already the mother to two daughters, Florence and Josephine, from her previous marriage to Joe King, the guitarist of The Fray.

The couple first disclosed their expectation for a baby together in December. This news was shared exclusively with PEOPLE as they prepared for a relaxing babymoon in Aruba. King described the experience of announcing the pregnancy as overwhelmingly joyful, revealing that they had been anticipating the news for quite some time.

Reflecting on her engagement to Krueger last May, King noted the delight in surprising family and friends with their significant announcement. “My daughters were relieved to understand why Mommy was suddenly belching constantly and eating unusual amounts at weird times,” King remarked, describing her experience with humour.

During their time in Aruba, the couple enjoyed the island’s stunning blend of crystal-clear waters and tranquil surroundings. King shared details of their holiday, highlighting how they kept their days simple and meditative, soaking in the tropical atmosphere. They spent time at various beaches and even read by the hotel pool.

One challenge for King was ensuring proper hydration while pregnant. She appreciated the hotel’s provision of reusable water bottles, which allowed them to explore the island comfortably. “There were refill stations of the delicious and potable water that the locals call ‘Paradise on Tap’ everywhere we went!” she explained. Her sentiments expressed a desire for a relaxing getaway prior to the new arrival.

In her previous conversations, King mentioned how relatively calm her pregnancy had been, noting it was a welcome surprise. “My social media algorithm immediately turned into a full-on pregnancy algorithm because all I was searching was how to surprise friends and family,” she said, reflecting on the excitement of sharing the news with those close to them.

The couple also captured the moment of revealing the pregnancy to their family during a belated engagement celebration. Rather than traditional ‘Save the Date’ cards for their wedding, they handed out cards announcing the arrival of Baby Krueger. King emphasized her happiness at preserving the moment with her daughters on video, stating, “It’s a moment we’ll treasure forever.”

With her craving for fruit being a predominant feature of her pregnancy, she joked that her time in Aruba was focused on indulging in fresh fruit and acai bowls. The new parents are now embarking on a beautiful journey with their third child, surrounded by love and joyful memories.

As Candice King embraces this new chapter in her life, her fans and friends are delighted to celebrate the family’s growing joy. The arrival of baby Arlo signifies not just a new beginning for King and Krueger, but also a fresh opportunity for their daughters to embrace their roles as older siblings.