10 JUNE 2005

Though they are one of the high profile couples in show biz right now, pop singer Seal and his pregnant wife Heidi Klum seem to be doing their best to enjoy life as a regular family, stepping out for lunch on a sunny afternoon with the model's daughter Leni.

Just like any caring mum, the Victoria's Secret beauty could be seen embracing her little girl and pulling faces to keep her entertained as they dined at a sidewalk cafe. And Seal proved he's a hands-on stepdad, cradling little Leni on his lap as he helped her with her lunchtime bottle.

The couple are discovering the downside to being one of the most famous celebrity pairs of the day, however. The 6ft 4in singer felt the need to protect his family in an angry standoff with photographers outside the restaurant, after an over-enthusiastic member of the press pack caused expectant Heidi to stumble and nearly fall.