David Walliams’ son is Alfred, born in May 2013 to Walliams and his then-wife Lara Stone. Alfred is 13 years old as of November 2026 and is the comedian’s only publicly confirmed child. His parents have generally kept his life private, while sharing occasional stories about reading, family time and charitable interests.

Who Is Alfred’s Mother?

Alfred’s mother is Dutch model Lara Stone. She and Walliams married in May 2010, and their son arrived approximately three years later.

The couple had announced they were expecting a child in late 2012. Alfred’s birth in May 2013 became a major personal milestone for both, who were already established in their respective careers.

Stone worked in international fashion, while Walliams was known for comedy, television and children’s books. Their son’s family background therefore connects two public careers without making him a public performer himself.

How Old Is David Walliams’ Son?

Alfred turned 13 in May 2026. His next birthday is in May 2027. Older reports describing him as nine, ten or twelve refer to earlier points in his childhood.

This matters when an old interview is shared again. A story about his ninth birthday does not mean he is still nine at the time a reader encounters the clip.

The consistently reported month and year of birth provide a reliable basis for his current age. There is no need to attach an unverified exact birth date when May 2013 answers the question adequately.

Why Is Alfred Usually Kept Out of Publicity?

Walliams has said he wants his son to have the freedom to decide what kind of life he wants. He has questioned the benefit of putting a child on public display before that child can make an informed choice.

That approach explains the limited number of photographs and interviews involving Alfred. It is a deliberate boundary around childhood, rather than evidence that the father and son do not spend time together.

Walliams can speak about being a parent without disclosing every detail of his child’s routine. The public stories generally concern things they have done together or moments that mattered to him as a father.

What Has Walliams Said About Reading Together?

Shared reading has been a recurring part of their relationship. Walliams has described reading books by Roald Dahl with Alfred, rather than concentrating only on his own writing.

During the pandemic period, he said they had more time to sit and read for longer stretches. Later comments described the progression from a parent reading aloud to taking turns, and eventually to a child reading independently.

That progression offers a concrete picture of an activity they shared over several years. It also shows why an author’s child should not be assumed to read only the books published under a parent’s name.

Has Alfred Helped With His Father’s Books?

Walliams has said that ideas can emerge from conversations with his son. A remark during a walk or a question at home can become something he considers while developing a story.

That does not make Alfred a formally credited co-author. A child contributing an idea in conversation is different from writing, illustrating or publishing a completed book.

The anecdotes are best understood as part of the interaction between a parent and child. They show how ordinary family life can enter a creative process without turning every private moment into professional work.

What Happened on His Ninth Birthday?

In a 2022 interview, Walliams described feeling particularly proud when Alfred chose to raise money for children affected by the war in Ukraine instead of receiving birthday presents.

His father said a fundraising page was set up and that he would match the money raised. The donation went to UNICEF. The account concerned Alfred’s ninth birthday, not a new fundraiser announced in 2026.

Keeping the date clear preserves the meaning of the story while avoiding a misleading suggestion that an old appeal is currently active. No new donation total should be invented when it was not provided in the account being discussed.

His Family After His Parents’ Divorce

Walliams and Stone separated in 2015. They continued parenting Alfred after the marriage ended, and both have spoken about him at different times.

Stone later married David Grievson and welcomed another son, Bob, in 2023. Bob is Alfred’s younger half-brother through their mother, while Alfred remains Walliams’ only publicly confirmed child.

Walliams has also discussed spending some holidays apart from Alfred. His 2025 comments about Christmas described a separated parent’s emotions and helped explain themes in his book Santa & Son.

The Latest Context in 2026

Renewed attention to Walliams’ public career has brought questions about his son back into circulation. That attention does not establish a new personal announcement from Alfred or a change in his family status.

Alfred is a 13-year-old whose public story is mainly told through limited comments from his parents. His age, parentage and the family anecdotes they have chosen to share provide the verified picture, while the rest of his childhood remains private.