Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is reportedly planning to mark his baby's birth with a special tattoo tribute. The Shape of You singer, 29, is reportedly expecting his first child with his wife Cherry Seaborn. However, earlier this year, Ed revealed that he has a special plan in place for any children he has in future. Known for his extensive tattoo collection, including his trademark tattoo sleeves, Ed is said to be planning on using his body ink to mark the birth of his kids.
According to a close friend speaking to the Daily Mail back in March, Ed already has a circular design on his back that he will fill in with his children's palms as they are born. The source told the paper: "Ed comes from a large Catholic family and he wants to have a house full of kids." They added: "He has had five intertwined circles put on his back that look a bit like the Olympic rings. He wants to put a tattoo of a palm print into each circle."
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It wouldn't be the first time that Ed has marked special occasions and memories with a tattoo. He got a tattoo of the word "Red" after he joined friend Taylor Swift on the 2013 tour of her album of the same name, which proved transformative for Ed's career. Some of his tattoos have also produced some bewilderment - including that Heinz Tomato Ketchup ink!
Yesterday, a report from The Sun revealed that Cherry Seaborn is in the final stage of her pregnancy with Ed's first child. An insider told the paper: "Ed and Cherry are over the moon. They’re very excited, but have kept things very low key."
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They added: "Lockdown was a perfect excuse not to be seen out and about too much, but things are getting closer and the excitement has been building so they have started telling friends and family.
"They’re just making the last of the preparations at home, and the baby is expected later this summer."
