British pop sensation Ellie Goulding was the guest of honour at a lavish celebrity baby shower in London this past Saturday, as she prepares to welcome her second child with boyfriend Beau Minniear. The 39-year-old singer, who already shares four-year-old son Arthur with ex-husband Caspar Jopling, embraced a vibrant 1970s theme inspired by the Apple TV retro comedy series Palm Royale.
A Star-Studded Celebration
The event was attended by a host of famous faces, including supermodel Brooks Nader, who shared glimpses of the festivities on her Instagram Stories. Goulding herself made a stunning appearance in a pink Versace mini dress that elegantly showcased her baby bump, accessorised with a playful sash that paid homage to high street bakery Greggs, reading 'Preggs'.
Musical Entertainment and Themed Delights
Entertainment was provided by iconic boyband Blue, with members Duncan James, Simon Webb, and Anthony Costa performing their hit song Rise, joined by Goulding for an impromptu rendition. The celebration featured a meticulously crafted Palm Royale-themed cake inscribed with the phrase 'Prettiest girl in South Beach', alongside refreshments including cans from Goulding's own cocktail brand, Served.
Brooks Nader captured the essence of the event on social media, posting a selfie in a flowing orange maxi dress with backcombed blonde locks, captioning it: 'Don't temp me with a theme!! Palm Royale takes London'. She later shared a clip of Goulding's performance, adding: 'Don't bother inviting me to a baby shower if it ain't this fun'.
Pregnancy Announcement and Personal Life
Goulding first revealed her pregnancy in early December while walking the red carpet at the Fashion Awards. Her relationship with Beau Minniear became public in September 2025, and the couple have since enjoyed holidays together in Italy, with Minniear sharing intimate moments online. He also features prominently in Goulding's latest music video for the song Destiny.
Career Developments and New Album
This joyful celebration comes amid significant career changes for the singer. Reports indicate that Goulding has parted ways with her management team, TaP, as she prepares for a musical comeback with her sixth studio album. Her last release was 2023's Higher Than Heaven, and the upcoming project is described by Goulding as initially shaping up to be a 'divorce album' following her separation from Caspar Jopling.
Reflecting on her marriage, Goulding told NYLON: 'When I married my ex-husband, I thought it was for life. That will never go away. There are some songs that are necessary for me to acknowledge that time in my life and to be respectful of it.' She added that while some tracks were reactionary and sad, they served a purpose during that period but may not feature in her long-term artistic vision.
Ellie Goulding exchanged vows with Caspar Jopling, grandson of Conservative MP Michael Jopling, at York Minster in 2019. As she focuses on her growing family and new musical direction, this baby shower marks a celebratory milestone in her personal journey.
