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Robbie 'proposes' on live radio Robbie's mum confirms engagement
(about 1 hour later)
British singer Robbie Williams has apparently proposed to his actress girlfriend on Australian radio. Robbie Williams has officially proposed to his girlfriend, the pop star's mother has confirmed.
Appearing on the 2DayFM breakfast show Williams said: "Ayda Field, I love you so much. Do you mind being my betrothed for the end of time?" Williams asked actress Ayda Field to be his "betrothed for the end of time" on an Australian radio show, but it was initially perceived to be a joke.
However, Jan Williams told BBC Radio 5 live that her son had revealed his proposal plans to her "a week ago".
She said she was "really pleased" for the couple, adding: "I've always wanted a daughter-in-law."
However, it is still not clear whether the radio proposal was for real - or whether Williams had popped the question beforehand.
Asked when she thought the wedding would be, Mrs Williams said: "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."
'Lovely match'
She added: "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."
Williams was appearing on the Australian radio station 2Day FM, when breakfast show host Jackie Henderson told him that Sydney had a reputation for celebrity proposals.
Ayda Field has been with Robbie for nearly three years
Turning to his girlfriend, the 35-year-old said: "Ayda Field, I love you so much. Do you mind being my betrothed for the end of time?"
Field, who was in the studio at the time, laughed before saying: "I would love to be your betrothed 'til the end of time."Field, who was in the studio at the time, laughed before saying: "I would love to be your betrothed 'til the end of time."
Williams' manager later told GMTV that the proposal was just a bit of fun. He then borrowed Henderson's frog ring and slipped it onto Field's finger. However, Mrs Williams told the BBC her son had already purchased a genuine engagement ring.
It took place after presenter Jackie Henderson told the 35-year-old singer that Sydney had a reputation for celebrity proposals. For the remainder of the show, Williams accepted the congratulations of fans who phoned in to speak to him.
Turning to his girlfriend, Williams said: "Is there anyone you want to get married to? Will you marry me?"
He then borrowed Henderson's frog ring and slipped it onto Field's engagement finger.
For the remainder of the show, Williams maintained the proposal was genuine and accepted the congratulations of fans who phoned in to speak to him.
But when one caller asked Williams to divulge the last lie he had told, he replied: "I told one this morning.But when one caller asked Williams to divulge the last lie he had told, he replied: "I told one this morning.
"I mainly just tell people the truth. With the exception of a few white lies here and there.""I mainly just tell people the truth. With the exception of a few white lies here and there."
Earlier this month, Williams told Jonathan Ross on his chat show that he thought he was "going to be a bachelor" until he met Field.Earlier this month, Williams told Jonathan Ross on his chat show that he thought he was "going to be a bachelor" until he met Field.
"I was introduced to Ayda and things just changed. She's a wonderful person and I'm in love. She's really broody and I'm getting there," he said."I was introduced to Ayda and things just changed. She's a wonderful person and I'm in love. She's really broody and I'm getting there," he said.