Music legend Engelbert Humperdinck may turn 75 on Monday, but he shows no sign of slowing down.
The Leicestershire singer, whose hit songs include Please Release Me and The Last Waltz, will celebrate his birthday with family at his home in America.
But relatives closer to home plan to throw a party for the King of Romance when he returns to Leicestershire – where he has a home in Great Glen – later this year.
Niece Jacqui Holford, from Quorn, is the daughter of Engelbert's youngest sister Pat.
She said: "We're planning on having a big family gathering when he gets back – he loves Leicester and the fuss Leicester makes about him, his heart is here."
Enge was honoured two years ago when he was made Freeman of the City, in 2009.
He was also included on Leicester's Walk of Fame, which runs outside the Curve theatre, along with Sue Townsend and Thomas Cook.
Jacqui said the family were delighted to see him recognised in this way.
She said: "I love him, I think he's such an amazing performer and that's why he's lasted so long.
"He was so proud when he received the freedom of the city and when he had his name put on the Leicester Walk of Fame."
The singer – who performs at De Montfort Hall in November – was also presented with an honorary doctorate in music from the University of Leicester, in 2006.
The Engelbert's Starlite Fan Club was set up more than 30 years ago. President Judy Kaye, 53, said: "We always want to wish him well, we've sent him some cards and our birthday wishes. He is such a talent, it's not only his songs, but his humour."
Enge was christened Arnold George Dorsey, but took the name Engelbert Humperdinck from an early 20th century Austrian composer.
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