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UK couple won £1m on EuroMillions; days later, their baby arrived a month early

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What happened

In February 2019, Natalie and Andrew Symes unexpectedly won £1 million in the EuroMillions lottery.

Shortly after their win, they welcomed their daughter Poppy a month earlier than expected.

Key facts

  • In February 2019, Natalie and Andrew Symes unexpectedly won £1 million in the EuroMillions lottery.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:42:04 UTC.

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