Chart topper Adele has penned many a pensive love song based on her past heartbreaks. But since meeting partner Simon Konecki its been all smiles from the 28-year-old.

And now the couple – who have a three-year-old son Angelo – have revealed the strength of their union with an adorable gesture to mark their fifth anniversary.

While Adele belted out some tunes to a packed audience in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday night, her long-term boyfriend was planning the sweetest surprise.

As her set came to an end the songstress was showered in colourful confetti.

Interrupting her rendition of Rolling in the Deep she exclaimed: “We’ve got pink confetti tonight!,” clearly unaware that it was made up of love notes from the man in her life.

The singer’s loyal legion of fans shared images of event on Twitter and Instagram.

What did the messages say?

In addition to the on-stage snap, fans also shared pics of the individual heartfelt messages. And they really are as sweet as you’d imagine.

At the same sellout gig Adele was also said to have revealed that she wants a ‘brother or sister’ for Angelo.

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