Ellie Goulding and Casper Joplin enjoy family holiday with son Arthur

Ellie Goulding appeared in good spirits as she enjoyed a family vacation with husband Caspar Jopling and their son Arthur in Florence, Italy, on Monday.

The singer, 36, was seen smiling as she and Arthur, two, took a ride on a carousel in the city.

Arthur could be seen sitting on a black and white horse holding the gold ingot, with Elle standing next to him.

Pop star Ellie looked casual as she walked the streets of the European city, wearing a white tank top and black shorts.

She shielded her eyes behind dark sunglasses and carried a bag over her shoulder, while completing her look with a pair of brown open-toed sandals.

Fun in the sun: Ellie Goulding, 36, appeared in good spirits as she enjoyed a family holiday on Monday with husband Caspar Jopling, 31, and their son Arthur, two, in Florence, Italy

Out for a spin: The singer was seen smiling as she and Arthur, two, went for a spin on a carousel in town

Out for a spin: The singer was seen smiling as she and Arthur, two, went for a spin on a carousel in town

All the fun of the fair: Arthur was seen sitting on a black and white horse holding the gold bar, while Elle stood beside him

All the fun of the fair: Arthur was seen sitting on a black and white horse holding the gold bar, while Elle stood beside him

Ellie’s art dealer Casper, 31, wore a black T-shirt and matching pants, which he paired with a pair of trainers in the same color.

You could see him holding little Arthur’s hand as he walked beside his father, with Arthur in a blue T-shirt and green pants.

He wore a blue sun hat with white stripes for his outing with his famous parents.

They were accompanied on their journey by their nanny who gave them a hand, sometimes pushing Arthur’s buggy.

Ellie welcomed her first child with husband Caspar in May 2021.

The star gave birth just weeks after surprising fans with the news that she was eight months pregnant in a stunning home shoot for Vogue magazine.

Caspar confirmed on his Instagram story on Sunday that she had welcomed a baby when he shared a photo of a bunch of flowers, writing, “Mommy and baby are healthy and happy 🙂 Very grateful.”

He added: ‘I never speak of the public attention that Ellie’s work brings, but during this magical and personal moment we would really appreciate being able to enjoy our privacy – Thank you x.’

In style: Arthur wore a blue sun hat with white stripes for his outing with his famous parents as he rode the carousel

In style: Arthur wore a blue sun hat with white stripes for his outing with his famous parents as he rode the carousel

Parental Duties: You could see her talking to Arthur as he took a ride in a piazza in Florence

Parental Duties: You could see her talking to Arthur as he took a ride in a piazza in Florence

Keep it casual: Pop star Ellie sported a casual figure as she walked the streets of the European city, wearing a white camisole and black shorts

Keep it casual: Pop star Ellie sported a casual figure as she walked the streets of the European city, wearing a white camisole and black shorts

Completing the look: Ellie was seen with a brown bag slung over her shoulder while on the carousel

Completing the look: Ellie was seen with a brown bag slung over her shoulder while on the carousel

Making memories: Casper filmed on his phone while his wife Ellie and their son went for a ride

Making memories: Casper filmed on his phone while his wife Ellie and their son went for a ride

Love: Casper could be seen planting a kiss on his son's cheek as Ellie climbed over the red rope and climbed off the carousel

Love: Casper could be seen planting a kiss on his son’s cheek as Ellie climbed over the red rope and climbed off the carousel

Brave dude: Ellie's art dealer Casper wore a black T-shirt and matching pants, which he paired with a pair of trainers in the same color

Brave dude: Ellie’s art dealer Casper wore a black T-shirt and matching pants, which he paired with a pair of trainers in the same color

Taking a walk: they were accompanied on their journey by their nanny who gave them a hand, sometimes by pushing Arthur's buggy

Taking a walk: they were accompanied on their journey by their nanny who gave them a hand, sometimes by pushing Arthur’s buggy

Ellie and Caspar married at York Minster in August 2019 and first learned they were expecting while celebrating their one year anniversary in 2020.

The award-winning artist revealed in April 2021 that she was embracing her new pregnancy figure.

In an interview, the songwriter said, “A revelation: I’ve always had a runner’s body and now I’ve got a bigger butt and these pretty nice boobs!”

The fitness enthusiast also described her pregnancy cravings, admitted a penchant for canned sardines and Weetabix Minis, and has even visited McDonald’s twice in the past eight months.

About her eating habits, the songwriter added to The Telegraph’s Stella magazine: ‘[tinned sardines and Weetabix Minis] are not eaten at the same time… it was only two [times she went to McDonalds!’].

The Starry Eyed hitmaker also talked about discovering she was eight weeks pregnant during a romantic trip to Italy for her first wedding anniversary.

Ellie said: ‘I thought I had an iron deficiency and got blood tests, which came back fine, but my progesterone levels were high…

Adorable: Casper was seen carrying Arthur on his head as the family walked down the street in Florence

Adorable: Casper was seen carrying Arthur on his head as the family walked down the street in Florence

“Then I started to struggle a little bit with sports. That was a sign to me that something had changed.’

The star echoed her comments as she announced her baby news with Fashionshare: ‘I want a better word than feminine, [but]-I have curves I’ve never had before. I enjoy it. My husband enjoys it.

“I actually went from being smug about how healthy my salads were and my breakfasts and eating nuts and seeds, and then all I wanted was McDonalds.

“And I was kind of terrified, I suddenly wanted all the bad stuff! Whatever this baby did when it took over my body, it was like ‘Hell no – I don’t want broccoli, spinach, kale!

“I just wanted sugar and carbs.”