Inside Petra Ecclestone’s baby shower: Mum-to-be sports Minnie Mouse ears at bash thrown by Tamara

She’s set to welcome her first child with fiancé Sam Palmer in a matter of weeks, making her a mother of four.

And Petra Ecclestone, 31, was treated to quite the lavish baby shower on Sunday afternoon by her sister Tamara, as she prepared for the arrival of her bundle of joy.

The Formula 1 heiress looked radiant in a pink gown – complemented with Minnie Mouse ears – as she arrived at the celebratory event thrown by her sister Tamara, who arrived with her daughter Sophia, five. 

Shower: Petra Ecclestone stepped out in style for her baby shower, held on Sunday afternoon

As the proceedings wound to a close, Tamara took to Instagram to share a series of snapshots from the baby shower, which displayed the pink colour scheme. 

In one shot, an elegant table setting showed that guests dined at a pink illuminated candlelit table, which included gold-tinged menus.

Included on the menu were a choice of whole Dover sole or chicken Milanese, while the sweets selection was billed as ‘sugar and spice and all things nice’.

Loving sister: The celebratory event was thrown by her sister Tamara Ecclestone, who attended with her five-year-old daughter Sophia

Loving sister: The celebratory event was thrown by her sister Tamara Ecclestone, who attended with her five-year-old daughter Sophia

Snapshots: As the proceedings wound to a close, Tamara took to Instagram to share a series of snapshots from the baby shower, which displayed the pink colour scheme

Snapshots: As the proceedings wound to a close, Tamara took to Instagram to share a series of snapshots from the baby shower, which displayed the pink colour scheme

Mouth-watering menu: Included on the menu were a choice of whole Dover sole or chicken Milanese, while the sweets selection was billed as ‘sugar and spice and all things nice’

Mouth-watering menu: Included on the menu were a choice of whole Dover sole or chicken Milanese, while the sweets selection was billed as ‘sugar and spice and all things nice’

Guests were also treated to a healthy supply of champagne as they toasted the baby’s imminent arrival.

As well as dining, guests were also given the opportunity to personalise their own pairs of Converse shoes at a painting station – an activity which adorable little Sophia appeared to lap up.

Meanwhile, the woman of the hour stepped out in style for the festivities, donning a floral pink dress with eye-catching silver boots, while a pair of Minnie Mouse ears rested atop her golden curly locks.

Her sister Tamara described the celebratory event as an ‘afternoon full of love’ as she shared the series of images on her Instagram account.

Earlier this month, Petra’s fiancé Sam Palmer shared a sweet snap of the pregnant heiress on Instagram as she adorably balanced her laptop on her baby bump. 

Hearts: An array of love-filled messages were shared on a heart-shaped board at the event

Hearts: An array of love-filled messages were shared on a heart-shaped board at the event

Strike a pose: As she headed to the event, 31-year-old Petra took time out to pose for selfies

It's that time again: The mother-of-four captioned one image, 'Baby shower time'

Strike a pose: As she headed to the event, 31-year-old Petra took time out to pose for selfies

Tantalising treats: The sweets station included a wide variety of tantalising treats for guests

Tantalising treats: The sweets station included a wide variety of tantalising treats for guests

Parents-to-be: Petra set to welcome her first child with fiancé Sam Palmer in a matter of weeks, making her a mother of four. Pictured together in March 2018

Parents-to-be: Petra set to welcome her first child with fiancé Sam Palmer in a matter of weeks, making her a mother of four. Pictured together in March 2018

The recruitment consultant, 36, shared his excitement at the upcoming birth of his first child as he revealed the baby is ‘kicking hard’. 

The picture in question saw Petra lying back on a bed with her feet propped up on pillows as she browsed on her laptop, which was balanced on top of her growing baby bump.

She looked decidedly comfy as she donned grey loungewear as she enjoyed some chill time amid her pregnancy.

Captioning the cute image, Sam wrote: ‘The baby is kicking hard tonight. It’s all getting very real. Cannot wait to meet you ❤️ ❤️.’

The child will be Petra’s first with Sam; she is already mother to three children, daughter Lavinia, six, and twins Andrew and James, four, from her marriage to ex-husband James Stunt, 37. 

Thanks: As the proceedings drew to a close, Tamara shared thank-you messages from guests

Special moments: A videographer was on hand to capture all of the special moments

Thanks: As the proceedings drew to a close, Tamara shared thank-you messages from guests

Sole sisters: Guests were also given the opportunity to personalise their own pairs of Converse shoes at a painting station – an activity which adorable little Sophia appeared to lap up

Sole sisters: Guests were also given the opportunity to personalise their own pairs of Converse shoes at a painting station – an activity which adorable little Sophia appeared to lap up

Beautiful: After the soirée, Petra thanked her sister Tamara for 'the most beautiful day ever'

Taking the cake: Among the treats on offer were slices of cake

Beautiful: After the soirée, Petra thanked her sister Tamara for ‘the most beautiful day ever’

Social butterfly: As host of the event, Tamara posed for snapshots with a number of the guests

Social butterfly: As host of the event, Tamara posed for snapshots with a number of the guests

Petra’s sister Tamara, 35, confirmed pregnancy rumours during a long Instagram message in November.

The couple announced their engagement on New Year’s Eve 2018 – just over a year after her break-up with businessman James. 

Their divorce was finalised in October 2017, after six years of marriage. Recruitment consultant Sam is the best friend of Tamara’s husband Jay Rutland, 38.

Petra previously said of their meeting: ‘It was so unexpected. I ­randomly bumped into him when he came to LA to visit Jay.

‘I honestly thought I was going to turn celibate, or into a lesbian. You meet someone when you least expect it or when you don’t want it… that’s always when it happens.’

Bumping along nicely: Earlier this month, Sam shared a sweet Instagram snap of his pregnant fiancée Petra as she balanced a laptop on her bump

Bumping along nicely: Earlier this month, Sam shared a sweet Instagram snap of his pregnant fiancée Petra as she balanced a laptop on her bump

Family: Petra is already mother to three children, daughter Lavinia, six, and twins Andrew and James, four, from her marriage to ex-husband James Stunt, 37

Family: Petra is already mother to three children, daughter Lavinia, six, and twins Andrew and James, four, from her marriage to ex-husband James Stunt, 37

Loved-up: The couple announced their engagement on New Year's Eve 2018 – just over a year after her break-up with businessman James

Loved-up: The couple announced their engagement on New Year’s Eve 2018 – just over a year after her break-up with businessman James

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