ED SHEERAN'S WIFE CHERRY TAKES UNLIMITED TIME OUT OF WORK TO START A FAMILY

 It was revealed earlier this week that Ed Sheeran's wife Cherry Seaborn is pregnant with their first child and is set to give birth in a matter of weeks.

And it has now been suggested that the mother-to-be has requested an unlimited sabbatical from work to focus on raising their baby as well as other projects.

A source told the Sun that Cherry has been given a limitless amount of time off so that their newborn can be the couple's primary focus.

They said: 'Cherry spent last year writing a monster paper for the firm on technology and digital risk.

'She told bosses at the firm last summer that she planned to take extended leave at the beginning of 2020.

'They've given their blessing for her to have unlimited time off and pursue other projects alongside becoming a mum.'

However Cherry reportedly has no long-term plans to be a stay-at-home mum, and is believed to have enrolled at Cambridge University to study for a post-graduate degree in sustainable business.

'Joining the firm in New York and subsequently moving to London, Cherry has experience on predominately large scale advisory projects, helping clients in the Financial Services industry address their Technology related risks.

'Cherry now has an increased focus on risk management, for a wide range of organisations, in the rapidly changing digital world.

'As part of Deloitte's global common storefront initiative for 'Technology and Digital Risk' Cherry works closely with our leaders around the world, and is the co-author of Deloitte's 2019 Digital Risk Survey.' 

A source close to Ed also told The Sun: 'Ed and Cherry have spoken about having kids for some time and their intention was to try during his break from music. 

'Ed didn't want to be halfway around the world, jetting around on private planes, when Cherry was expecting.

'He wanted to be right next to her every step of the way and it's just worked out so perfectly for them.'

She has also enrolled at Cambridge University to study for a post-graduate degree in sustainable business.  

It was revealed on Tuesday that Ed and his wife of two years Cherry are expecting their first child together.

The chart-topping singer and Cherry, who first met at school, are said to be weeks away from becoming parents, after keeping her pregnancy quiet during the global COVID-19 lockdown

The couple are 'over the moon' at the prospect of becoming parents and are making the 'last preparations' at home before welcoming their baby into the world.

A source told The Sun: 'Ed and Cherry are over the moon. They're very excited, but have kept things very low key. 

'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. It's a really happy time and their families are all totally delighted for them and cannot wait to meet the new arrival.' 

The news comes after Ed announced at the end of last year that he was taking an extended break from his career to focus on travelling and his personal life. 

The couple have been together for five years, with Ed confirming last summer that he and Cherry tied the knot in a private ceremony in January 2019. 

Singer Ed first revealed Cherry was his wife in an interview with Charlamagne The God to promote his album No.6 Collaborations Project.

After Charlamagne The God asked about lyrics on the album which refer to the singer's 'wife', Ed admitted that he wrote the words before the couple tied the knot, but he 'knew that we'd be married' by the point that the song came out. 

The Grammy winner and Cherry wed in a ceremony that saw just 40 close friends and family in attendance, according to a report in The Sun. 

Said a source: 'Neither of them were that fussed about making a big deal about it. Cherry just wanted to get it out of the way without any problems or intrusions.'

Ed announced his engagement to Cherry in January 2018 with a candid Instagram snap, gushing to fans: 'Got myself a fiancée just before new year. We are very happy and in love, and our cats are chuffed as well xx'

The couple are thought to have started dating in 2015, with Ed's best pal Taylor Swift sharing a photo of the pair kissing on her Instagram account.