Despite just returning from the United States to London, Madonna is reportedly planning for her three children - Lourdes, Rocco and baby David - to fly to Michigan to see her father, Tony Ciccone, who is currently hospitalised while being treated for colon cancer.

A source claiming to be close to the family told the Sun: “Madonna is keen to introduce David to his grandad - although the circumstances are less than ideal.”

“He has been diagnosed with colon cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. But at the moment the prognosis from the doctors is as good as can be expected.”

“It is just a shame that the family are going through this secret sadness when it should be a joyful time with the new baby. And Madonna has been getting a lot of criticism for the baby adoption.”