In 2010, April Webster and Nathan Fishbourne made headlines as Britain’s youngest parents, a title they would hold for years to come. At just 13 years old when April became pregnant and 14 when their son Jamie was born, their story captured national attention and sparked a mixture of public reactions—ranging from empathy to harsh judgment.
Their journey began as classmates at St. Cenydd School in Caerphilly, South Wales. What started as a young romance quickly turned into a life-altering responsibility. Just a day before her 14th birthday, April discovered she was expecting. The news devastated both families. She admitted to feeling too embarrassed to confide in her parents, while Nathan explained they hadn’t used protection, claiming he disliked contraceptives after trying them once.
Despite their shock, both families ultimately rallied to support the teenage couple. Nathan’s father, Ron, a retired truck driver, told The Sun, “I told him he’d been foolish… but we’re not turning our backs on Jamie.” April’s mother, Maria, echoed that sentiment. She and her family gave April the freedom to decide whether to go through with the pregnancy, supporting her unconditionally once she made her choice.
Jamie was born via emergency cesarean section in November 2010, weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces. He faced immediate health issues due to a malformed esophagus that made feeding difficult. After a hospital stay and surgery, he was cleared to return home. April, still a child herself, juggled her new role as a mother while living with her family. She and Jamie shared a room with her older sister, who also helped with night feedings.
Although Nathan lived a few miles away with his parents, he expressed a desire to co-parent. “April can have him five days a week, and I’d love to have him on the weekends,” he said at the time. But their relationship status remained uncertain. April admitted they were going through a “cooling off period” and wasn’t sure if their relationship would last.
Four years later, April confirmed they had parted ways and had not stayed in contact. “We’re not really in touch,” she said in 2014. “There are no regrets, but we’ve gone our separate ways.”
April never completed her GCSEs and didn’t return to school or work immediately, choosing instead to focus entirely on raising Jamie. Fortunately, she had strong support from her mother and sister, who found joy in having Jamie around. April once shared, “I have time to relax in the mornings when Jamie goes to school. Maybe when he’s older, I’ll go to college. But I’m in no rush to have another baby.”
Today, April, now 28 and going by April Lianna, is a proud mother of three—Jamie, Ava Lianne, and Rowan David. She’s in a loving relationship with Jake Jones and often shares glimpses of her life and children on social media. Her story has transformed from teenage headlines to a tale of resilience and growth.
Nathan, too, seems to have moved forward positively. In February 2023, he got engaged to Samantha, and together they’ve built a new family with multiple children. It’s heartening to see both April and Nathan thriving in their own ways, having embraced the responsibilities of parenthood early in life.
Teen parenthood comes with profound challenges—social scrutiny, missed opportunities, and emotional strain. But April and Nathan’s story shows that with support, determination, and love, it’s possible to build fulfilling, meaningful lives. Today, as Jamie grows into a young man, both his parents remain proud and present, proof that early setbacks don’t have to define your future.