Daddy Rod

Rod Stewart is to be a father again at the age of 60.

The ageing rocker, who already has six children, is expecting his first baby with fiancée Penny Lancaster.

The smitten couple, who are planning to marry later this year after a five year relationship, have told family and friends their happy news and are expected to make an official announcement next month.

A friend revealed to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "They are so thrilled. They love each other very much and a baby will make their life complete.

"Rod might be getting on a bit but he's not the only old man to have a child and Penny has never made a secret of the fact she would like kids."

Pals also claim the singer proposed to Penny in Paris earlier this year after discovering she was pregnant - and the blonde model has since been spotted with a photo of a baby scan in her handbag.

Just days after news of their impending wedding, the smitten pair announced they were desperate to start a family together.

The rock veteran revealed: "We've thought about having children, but I'll have to see how much I've saved up.

While Penny has since admitted: "Rod and I are definitely planning kids. I love my work but I just want to be with him, and have a baby."