Ronnie Wood to be a father of twins at the age of 68

The couple are 'thrilled' with the news

The couple have been married for three years (Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Ronnie Wood is expecting twins with his wife Sally at the age of 68.

A spokesperson for the Rolling Stones singer said: “Sally and Ronnie Wood are delighted to announce that they are expecting twins in June 2016.

“Needless to say, they are thrilled and overjoyed with the wonderful news.”

Wood married the 37-year-old theatre producer in December, 2012 in a low-key ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel in London in which Rod Stewart was reportedly Wood’s Best Man.

The twins will be the couple’s first children together.

Wood has four children, son Jesse from his first wife to Krissy Wood, Leah and Tyrone from his second marriage to Jo and Jamie, Jo’s child from her first marriage who he adopted.

He is also a grandfather of nine including to Jesse’s two children with former Radio One DJ Fearne Cotton, Rex, two, and Honey Krissy who was born in September.