Walliams engagement confirmed

David Walliams is engaged to Dutch supermodel Lara Stone, the 'Little Britain' star’s spokeswoman confirmed today.

The 38-year-old comedian, known for his cross-dressing TV roles, told The Sun he proposed to the Vogue cover girl who is 13 years his junior in Los Angeles last week.

He was said to have popped the question with a vintage engagement ring after phoning his 25-year-old fiancee’s parents in Holland to ask for their blessing.

Walliams told the newspaper: “It’s true, we’re engaged and blissfully happy. I wasn’t planning to make a public announcement because I am not a royal – yet.”

The couple have been spending time in Brazil, where Stone is modelling at Sao Paolo Fashion Week. They have been dating since last year.

Walliams’s spokeswoman said he is travelling at the moment, but confirmed: “He is engaged.”

Walliams has previously been linked to a string of beauties including models Lisa Snowdon and Abi Titmuss.

Known for catchphrases such as: “I’m a lay-dee” as transvestite Emily Howard, the funnyman stars with comedy partner Matt Lucas in Little Britain.

He has also acted on stage and is a children’s author.