London’s Grammy Award-winning singer Adele has revealed she is pregnant with her first child.

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The 24-year-old star announced on her official website that she and boyfriend Simon Konecki were “over the moon” at the news.

In the blog, she wrote: “I’m delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together.

“I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we’re over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx.”

She reportedly met Mr Konecki, the chief executive officer of water charity Drop4Drop, last summer.

The star received a string of messages from fans who took to her website and Twitter to congratulate her.

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