Spice Girls congratulate Bunton on engagement

LONDON - Emma Bunton’s former Spice Girls bandmates have offered their congratulations to the star following news of her engagement to longtime boyfriend Jade Jones.

The one-time Baby Spice, who is expecting a second child with Jones, announced the news Sunday.

MTV.com reports Victoria Beckham, who is also pregnant, has rushed to congratulate her pal, writing on Twitter: “Congratulations Emma and Jade on your engagement! We are so happy for you!”

While Melanie Brown has also joined the celebrations, writing in a post to Bunton: “Hearing from across the pond you are looking glowing and stunning tonight, as always.”

Melanie Chisholm added: “Mrs Jones!!! Congratulations to you both and (son) Beau and Bump. Love you all”.

Bunton then wrote back to Chisholm: “Thank you gorgeous, can’t wait to tell you all about it!! See you soon!”