Charlotte gets a fly-half's grip on Gavin

An unusually reticent Charlotte Church appears to be rugby-tackling hunky boyrfriend Gavin Henson from behind.

It's probably a bit easier to handle than the tackles he usually receives, as Charlotte grips the Welsh international to shield herself from the waiting photographers.

We're having a baby: Charlotte Church has a firm grip on partner Gavin Henson as she uses her rugby player boyfriend to shields herself from photographers

The couple arrived in London via a chauffeur driven car to dine at trendy eaterie Julie's in Notting Hill, days after announcing they were having a baby.

Safe from harm: The chat show star chats on her mobile in the safety of her chauffeur driven car

Charlotte's reluctance to face the cameras could be down to a growing maternal urge to protect her unborn child from the media glare - or to head off the inevitable disparaging remarks on the size of her bump!

Charlotte Church , Gavin Henson

Charlotte Church on the wagon as she announces 'I'm pregnant'

Singer and TV presenter Charlotte Church is pregnant, she confirmed today on her website.

The 21-year-old said she and her rugby star boyfriend Gavin Henson were "delighted".

The Voice of an Angel, who found fame as a child star, is currently hosting her own chat show on Channel 4.

Charlotte Church statement on her pregnancy in full

Expecting their first child: Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson

The message from Church's management says: "Charlotte has asked us to bring you the news exclusively today that she is pregnant.

"For reasons of privacy, Charlotte has chosen not to comment on this matter, other than to confirm that she and her boyfriend, Gavin Henson, are delighted.

"In an ideal world, we would not have made this announcement so early in the pregnancy.

"However, due to recent speculation and persistent questions from the media about this most private of matters, Charlotte felt she had no choice other than to go public and she was keen to ensure that her fans had the opportunity to read the truth here first."

She recently said she wanted to marry Henson, saying: "If Gavin got me an engagement ring, I would definitely say 'yes'.

"Gav is the one, he is my fella and I want to have his children.

"I know we've only been together for two years but we've lived together for a year-and-a-half.

"We've both got fantastic careers and the bottom line is we love being in each other's company."

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Charlotte Church , Gavin Henson

Charlotte Church statement on her pregnancy in full

This is the statement in full from Charlotte Church's management, posted on her website: Charlotte has asked us to bring you the news exclusively today via CharlotteChurch.com that she is pregnant.

For reasons of privacy, Charlotte has chosen not to comment on this matter, other than to confirm that she and her boyfriend, Gavin Henson, are delighted.

In an ideal world, we would not have made this announcement so early in the pregnancy.

However, due to recent speculation and persistent questions from the media about this most private of matters, Charlotte felt she had no choice other than to go public and she was keen to ensure that her fans had the opportunity to read the truth here first.

Charlotte Church , Gavin Henson