Depp and Paradis 'to marry in April'

Johnny Depp is reportedly preparing to marry his longtime girlfriend Vanessa Paradis.

According to MTV, the couple are planning an intimate wedding at their French estate in late April.

"They're a very private couple. It's no surprise they'd want to celebrate at their home," said a source.

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star fuelled speculation of an engagement last month, when he was reportedly spotted shopping for a ring in Los Angeles.

Back in 2005, the actor confessed that he would marry Paradis "in a second" if she wanted to, but added: "For all intents and purposes, we are married. We have two kids together and she is the woman in my life."

Paradis made a similar comment to Elle in October, claiming that she already felt "more married than anybody can be - we have two kids".

The couple, who have been dating for ten years, are parents to Lily-Rose, nine, and six-year-old Jack.