Robbie Williams' mum confirms engagement
Robbie Williams' mum confirms engagement
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Friday, 27, Nov 2009 12:50
By Lewis Bazley.
Robbie Williams is now engaged to his girlfriend Ayda Field, his mother has confirmed, after the singer appeared to propose on a radio show.
The Angels singer's 'proposal' on Sydney radio station 2DayFM had been thought of as a joke, but Jan Williams has said the ex-Take That member confirmed his proposal plans to her "a week ago".
Ms Williams said she was "really pleased" for her son and US actress Field, telling BBC Radio 5 Live: "I've always wanted a daughter-in-law."
The singer's mother did not confirm, however, whether her son had already proposed before asking for Field's hand live on air.
Williams was promoting his new single with US actress Field also in the studio, when show host Jackie Henderson told Williams the Australian city had a reputation for celebrity proposals.
The Bodies singer then asked Field: "Is there anyone you want to get married to? Will you marry me, baby?"
The 30-year-old actress answered: "Yes, I'll marry you."
Williams borrowed Henderson's "froggy ring" and told his girlfriend of over two years: "Ayda Field, I love you so much. Would you mind being my betrothed for the end of time?"
Field laughed before replying: "I would love to be your betrothed 'til the end of time... Thank you for my froggy ring."
Asked when her son and Field were likely to marry, Jan Williams replied: "I don't think it will be that far in the not-too-distant future, but that's all I'm going to say on that."
She continued: "I'm very excited. I'm really pleased. They've been together for nearly three years, so it's about time.
"She's a great mate, as well as a lover. She's got all the qualities that he needs in a girl. It's a lovely match."
It was thought the on-air proposal may not have been entirely genuine after a post on Twitter earlier this week by the presenters of the Kyle and Jackie O show said Williams had "a little surprise up his sleeve" for Field.
Williams' spokesman had also said the offer of marriage was merely a bit of fun, telling the Daily Mail: "He did say it, but he did it in a jocular manner. They are not engaged."
Listen to Williams' proposal below: