PETER JONES is a father of five, with the eldest of his children being his daughter Annabelle.
The offspring of the Dragons' Den star has revealed her fertility heartbreak in the past but is now set to make her dad a first-time grandparent.
Who is Peter Jones' eldest daughter Annabelle?
Annabelle is the eldest child of businessman Peter Jones.
She is set to become a mother herself in January 2024, after previously revealing her fertility fears.
In October 2022, Annabelle revealed that she had been diagnosed with endometriosis two years prior and had been recommended by doctors to undergo a complete hysterectomy.
Annabelle, who also suffers with polycystic ovary syndrome, said she had been left "heart broken" at the thought of never being able to have biological children.
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The author, who published book You Are You in 2021, told the Mail that she planned to postpone the operation for three years, and was beginning the process of freezing her eggs.
Then in July 2023, just months after her 30th birthday, she informed her social media followers that she was pregnant and expecting a baby in January 2024.
She revealed that her little one had been "made with love and a little bit of science" and said it was her "little miracle and dream come true".
Since the announcement Annabelle, who is having her baby without a partner, has shared her IVF journey with her Instagram followers.
She has also confirmed that her baby is a little girl.
As of January 4, Annabelle is yet to announce the birth of her child.
Shortly before New Year's Eve 2023, she revealed online that her baby would be born "within 2 weeks".
Alongside adorable pictures of her showing off her baby bump, Annabelle wrote: "Eviction notice given, and within 2 weeks my little one will be here!
"I remember being 8 weeks pregnant and now I am 38 weeks. Time really does go by so fast.
"I am feeling ready for this new life of mine and cannot wait to meet her."
Annabelle then added the hashtags "#solomama" and "#solomum".
What is Peter Jones known for?
Peter Jones is perhaps best known for being a "Dragon" on the BBC's Dragons' Den.
He has been a part of the show since its very first series back in 2005.
The show returned for its 21st series in January 2024, with Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies, and Steven Bartlett acting as Dragons.
Gary Neville and Emma Grede Den also joined the series as special guests.
Prior to becoming a TV star, Jones was an entrepreneur, businessman, and investor.
He has had success with companies like Phones International Group, Red Letter Day and the Peter Jones TV production company, as well as his broad portfolio of properties.
How many times has Peter Jones been married?
Jones has been married once, to Annabelle's mother Caroline.
The couple divorced in 2008 after welcoming two children together througout their relationship.
Since his marriage to Caroline ended, Peter has moved on with Tara Capp.
The businessman and the interior designer have been together for many years but never married.
How many children does Peter Jones have?
Jones has five children.
He shares daughter Annabelle and son William with his ex-wife Caroline.
He also has three daughters with partner Tara Capp, called Isabella, Natalia and Tallulah.
Despite his whopping reported net worth of £1.157bn, Jones has said in the past that he will not be leaving his fortune to his children.
Speaking to The Telegraph back in 2016, he said: "I want my kids to be polite and respectful, stand on their own two feet.
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"In the future if they want to go and do charitable work, then I'll fund that charitable work.
"I've said that rather than me buying them a house, I'll give them a contribution on top of what they deliver."