David Bowie's son Duncan Jones to become a father for the first time

David Bowie's son Duncan Jones has announced he is to become a dad for the first time.

The 44-year-old posted the news on his official Twitter account alongside a reference to the anniversary of his father's death from cancer.

A hand-drawn cartoon of a baby with an umbilical cord protruding from its stomach and a speech bubble with the words 'I'm waiting' accompanied the message.

The post said: “One month since dad died today. Made this card for him at Christmas. Due in June. Circle of life. Love you, granddad.”

The Bafta award-winning director of Moon, who is married to photographer Rodene Ronquillo, is the late rock star's eldest child.

Jones is the only child from the 10-year marriage of Bowie and first wife Angie, who was recently a contestant in Celebrity Big Brother.

He has been estranged from his mother for nearly 30 years.

Jones confirmed his 69-year-old father had lost his 18-month fight with liver cancer on Twitter on January 11.

His tweet said: "Very sorry and sad to say it's true. I'll be offline for a while. Love to all."

The post was accompanied by a photograph of the Life On Mars singer with his baby son.

Additional reporting by Press Association.