Beyonce KnowlesBeyonce Knowles is reportedly set to take part in the 2008 Celebrity Baby Boom - she is rumoured to be pregnant with her first child.

Beyonce and boyfriend Jay-Zare rumoured to have married in a secret ceremony after finding out that she was expecting a baby last month.

A source told the Sunday Mirror: “Beyonce [was] brought up with strong Christian beliefs. Part of that belief is to be married before having children.”

“She’s always been close to her parents and open about wanting a large family of her own one day.”

Last year Beyonce said she couldn’t see herself having children for about 10 years because she had so much to accomplish in her professional life first.

A second source close to the star added: “This wasn’t planned but the couple are very happy about it.”

A spokesman for Beyonce refused to confirm or deny the rumours, saying: “We do not comment on our client’s private matters.”