'We both couldn't be happier': David Walliams and wife Lara Stone overjoyed to be expecting their first child
David Walliams and Lara Stone are set to become parents for the first time, it was revealed today.
The 41-year-old comedian told fans on Twitter that his model wife was pregnant and that the couple will be welcoming their first child next year.
David told fans the couple were overjoyed at the news and said they both 'couldn't be happier.'
Expanding their brood: The couple said they 'couldn't be happier' to be expecting their first child together
He posted: 'Some wonderful news. My beautiful wife Lara is pregnant. We are having a baby! It is due next year and we both couldn't be happier. Dx'
The couple released a statement on Thursday announcing the happy news, which read: 'We're very excited to announce we are expecting our first child. We're both absolutely thrilled but ask you to please respect our privacy during this precious time.'
The couple already have plenty of practice looking after a little one, after welcoming dog Bert into their lives earlier this year.
Baby joy: David Walliams is to be a father after his wife Lara Stone announced she is pregnant
Happy news: David decided to let his fans know about his happy news on Twitter
The pair dote on their pet pooch and the Border Terrier is often seen out on the town with them, dining in fancy restaurants or attending social events.
Lara, who dubs herself 'Bert's mum' on Twitter, has joked about the differences between looking after an animal and having a child.
She said: 'A baby will probably never be as fun as Bert.'
As well as being a comedian and TV personality, Walliams has his own series of children's books too.
He will be able to read his quirky books, with titles including The Boy in The Dress, Mr Strink and Ratburger, to the new addition when the time comes.
The baby news has been revealed after Walliams spoke out about crippling depression which led him to try and commit suicide a number of times in his autobiography Camp David.
David and Walliams began dating at the end of 2009 before marrying at Claridge's hotel in May 2012.
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