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Elton John Steps Out With Husband David Furnish and Kids for Yacht Trip in France: Photos

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Elton John and his husband, David Furnish , are in vacation mode ! The couple stepped out for a rare appearance with their two kids, Zachary and Elijah , as they boarded a yacht in Nice, France, on Tuesday, August 22.

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If there’s one expensive toy celebrities strive to save up for, it’s undoubtedly a yacht. These luxury cities-on-the-sea can cost upwards of tens of millions of dollars – with some superyachts even escalating into the hundreds of millions.

From private movie theaters to helicopter pads and deep-sea subs, these stunning celebrity yachts are truly the stuff dreams are made of. Let’s take a look at the most incredible (and incredibly expensive) yachts out there.

J.K. Rowling

Name:  Amphitrite Value: $19.2 million*

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Once owned by Johnny Depp,  Harry Potter  mastermind J.K. Rowling bought the gorgeous  Amphitrite  for a staggering $27 million back in 2015. But with its cutting edge satellite system, 12-knot cruising speed and multiple guest rooms, most believe she paid far less than its actual value.

Rowling reportedly put the ship up for sale just a year after finalizing the purchase. With an asking price of about $19 million, prospective sailors can also charter this luxury vessel for roughly $130,000 a week.

Name:  Trending Value: $300 million* 

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Talk show superstar Oprah made a very pricey purchase some years ago: a superyacht called  Trending . Built by Westport,  Trending  is a whopping 50 meters long and gets a max speed of 24 knots. It hosts twelve guests in six cabins.

The yacht is up for charter, costing $210,000 per week to rent. It was built in 2006 and refitted in 2016. The yacht has staterooms with lavish bathrooms made of onyx. It also has a Sky Lounge and a huge hot tub surrounded by sun beds.

Simon Cowell

Name:  Slipstream Value: $73 million*

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Simon Cowell is worth around half a billion, so it makes sense that he would buy one beauty of a yacht. His custom-made yacht,  Slipstream , was built by CMN Yachts. It has a deck jacuzzi, gym, and can house twelve guests and fifteen crew. It also has a beautiful dining area with a deck overlooking the water, as well as a hotel-like master suite.

Cowell’s yacht even has an entrance foyer with a chandelier and sitting room. He was recently spotted on the sixty-meter yacht alongside his young son and his son’s mother. Cowell’s yacht costs 329 thousand dollars per week.

Name:  Wabi Sabi Value: $26 million*

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Wabi Sabi  is Elton John’s superyacht, and the English singer hired an American builder, Westport, to construct the yacht in their Washington shipyard. The yacht was designed by Donald Starkey, and it was built to Elton’s specifications. It is bright white, and it has been spotted in some of the most remote locations in the world.

The yacht is also one of the larger yachts on this list, accommodation-wise. It can house eighteen guests in eight luxury cabins. It sports twin MTU engines with 3650 horsepower, giving the superyacht a cruising speed of 15 yachts. Needless to say, it draws attention wherever it goes.

Steven Spielberg

Name:  Seven Seas Value: $150 million*

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Owned by illustrious Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg,  Seven Seas  is one of the most elegant superyachts on the water. Tastefully adorned with walnut and teak interiors, the Oscar winner commissioned the yacht back in 2010, even designing its signature feature: a massive glass wall alongside the pool that doubles as a poolside movie theater screen. Just don’t try it while watching  Jaws .

As an avid seagoer, Spielberg has reportedly begun charting  Seven Seas  for more than $1 million a month ahead of plans to sell it altogether – to make way for a new, even  bigger  yacht currently being built.

Nicole Kidman

Name:  Hokulani Value: $4.5 million*

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Sharing the Oscar winner’s own Hawaiian name, the  Hokulani  is a stunning 150-foot yacht owned by Nicole Kidman. The starlet originally kept the vessel at her Sydney property, but decided to put it up for sale after relocating to the United States with her husband Keith Urban.

Hokulani  is distinctive for its posh, sporty interior (including one of the more open sun decks out there), as well as features like a private movie theater and a special sunbathing deck. But its iconic champagne-colored exterior make it one of the more recognizable vessels on the open seas.

Name:  Cyan Value: $11.5 million*

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Constructed by one of the most prestigious ship-builders in the biz (the Italian-based firm Codecasa), Bobo’s impressive yacht  Cyan  comes with a surplus of seaworthy treats. Onboard jet skis, hot tubs and an outdoor movie theater are just a few of its luxury features.

But the U2 rock star added his own personal touch to the craft: a state-of-the-art stereo system that runs through the entire vessel. He also added his favorite color, blue, to the ship’s exterior – and threw in a grand piano on the deck, too.

Name:  Vendetta Value: $1.3 million*

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With more than 40 classic hit songs under his belt, iconic singer-songwriter Billy Joel has spent years investing in boating. He’s personally overseen the design of several of his own personal yachts – but  Vendetta  may be his most brilliant (and expensive) of them all.

Designed in the style of a classic 1920s motoryacht, this sleek craft is perfect for quick getaways and joy rides on the open sea. Its cockpit-style hull conceals an unusually spacious cabin below. And thanks to its resin-infused hull it can hit max speeds topping 40 knots.

Eric Clapton

Name:  Va Bene Value: $10 million*

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Eric Clapton owns no less than four of the world’s most expensive guitars – along with one of the world’s most elite superyachts. Dubbed Va Bene, Clapton’s impressive sea vessel was built in the early 1990s by legendary designer Richard Hein. Clapton paid an estimated $10 million to buy it in 2005.

Va Bene  is outfitted with twin Caterpillar engines capable of a top speed of 18 knots. Featuring enough cabin space for 25 passengers (including 13 crew members), Clapton actually added additional upgrades including a master suite, jet skis and kayaks.

Nicolas Cage

Name:  Sarita Value: $20 million*

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In an attempt to streamline his luxurious lifestyle (and costs), Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage decided to sell off one of his most prized possessions: his luxury superyacht,  Sarita . With enough space to comfortably house a dozen passengers, the  Sarita ’s standout feature was undoubtedly its ornate, wood-carved dining room.

After reportedly paying somewhere around $20 million for this slice of maritime heaven, it’s believed that Cage sold it off for an undisclosed sum – though it recently wound up back on the market for closer to $29 million.

David Beckham

Name:  SeaFair Value: $4 million*

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The soccer legend and his wife (Spice Girl Victoria Beckham) own one beauty of a yacht. Equipped with its own onboard gym, the  SeaFair  is a bit on the smaller side compared to other celebrity vessels out there. But the Beckhams pumped millions of dollars into renovating it over the years, superchargings its luxury features.

Nicknamed “The Sophisticated Lady,” the Beckham’s boat can comfortably accommodate up to 8 couples. The couple reportedly sacrificed additional cabin space in order to make way for their onboard art gallery – a truly unique feature at sea.

Richard Branson

Name:  Necker Belle Value: $6.6 million*

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Hailed as the best refitted superyachts in the world by the World Superyacht Awards back in 2010, Richard Branson’s  Necker Belle  is a standout in the water for all kinds of reasons. He laid down more than $6 million to buy it, and spent two years renovating it into a work of nautical brilliance.

For example, the  Necker Belle’s  powerful engine makes it one of the faster yachts in the world (Branson once clocked it clearing a top speed of 20 knots). Up until recently, Branson was offering limited-time charters at $60,000 a week as part of Virgin’s Limited Edition collection.

Tiger Woods

Name:  Privacy Value: $20 million*

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Doubling as his second home, Tiger Woods paid an estimated $20 million for his super-charged nautical wonder, he aptly-named  Privacy . At 155 feet in length,  Privacy  is designed for smaller parties of 15 or 20 passengers (as opposed to massive gatherings). But its spacious rooms, including 5 guest rooms, more than make up for its relatively sleeker size.

Woods has been known to live aboard the  Privacy  while on the road for his golf tours and matches. While that certainly saves on hotel costs, it’s probably just a small dent of the reported $2 million in years operational costs it takes to keep  Privacy  in working order.

Alisher Usmanov

Name:  Raya Value: $800 million

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Business magnate Alisher Usmanov has a net worth of around thirteen billion USD, so it makes sense that he has a mega-yacht to go with his wealth. The Al Raya is a yacht constructed in 2008 by the yacht company, Lurssen. It was named Dilbar originally, after Usmanov’s mother.

Al Raya is the thirty-second largest yacht in the world. It is tied with Radiant, her sister ship. It is 361 meters long and has a weight of 4,100 tons. Its beam measures fifty-two feet, and it takes forty-eight crew members to keep the yacht running. It is one of Lurssen’s finest creations.

Name:  Ghost II Value: $7 million*

Once a regular getaway for superstar Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the  Ghost II  is a supercharged yacht that hails from Australia. At just 120 feet in length, the  Ghost II  was designed for private getaways. Indeed, Pitt and Jolie were often spotted with their kids aboard the deck.

But the Oscar-winning leading man took an extra step to ensure his family’s privacy. He reportedly installed signal-jamming tech in the  Ghost II’s  hull that disables anyone trying to snap a photo from within range of the boat.

Graeme Hart

Name:  Andromeda Value: $275 million

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New Zealand billionaire and businessman Graeme Hart bought the 107-meter yacht, Andromeda, back when it was named Ulysses. It is an expedition yacht that was first constructed by Kleven Maritime AS. It was moved from their headquarters to Bremerhaven, where it was finished in 2015.

It was finished by Dorries Maritime Services at the Stahlbau Nord shipyard. It has a beam of fifty-nine feet and a top speed of thirty kilometers per hour. It accommodates up to thirty guests and forty-three crewmembers. It is the second yacht of its kind for the builder, Kleven. Its broker is Fraser Yachts.

Mariah Carey

Name:  Capri Value: $17.6 million*.

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The “Songbird Supreme” Mariah Carey owns 192 feet of pure nautical wonder. Dubbed the  Capri , this luxury superyacht comes equipped with not one, but  two  onboard bars – along with a Jacuzzi, a spa, Carey’s personal library, and one of the most plush master suites ever seen on the open seas.

With operating costs close to hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, Carey paid extra for a supercharged motor system, as well as a signature touch: a full-time chef who caters for Carey’s guests (and the diva herself) whenever the vessel is out to sea.

Bill Druker

Name:  Sybaris Value: $300 million 

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Billionaire Bill Duker is the owner of a 230-foot superyacht, named Sybaris, that is the sister yacht to the fifty-two meter Feadship yacht Rasselas, which he also owns. The Sybaris is the largest superyacht ever built by Perini Navi, an Italian company. Duker described the yacht as “the boat of his dreams.”

It has two masts and won the title of Best Interior at the renowned Monaco Yacht Show. Duker came up with the concept for the modern interior twenty-two years ago when he and his son, West, would sail on the much smaller Palmer Johnson sailboat they owned.

James Packer

Name:  Arctic P Value: $200 million*

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Australian billionaire James Packer is the heir to the fortune from the company his grandfather, Sir Douglas Hewson, founded. That company, Consolidated Press Holdings Ltd., controls investments all over the world. With billions of dollars at his disposal, Packer bought one of the most expensive superyachts to ever hit the open seas: the  Arctic P .

The yacht weighs 3,600 tons, and it has MTU 16V4000 engines to power it, with a max speed of nineteen knots. Packer’s preferred yacht designer was RWD, and the 108M yacht can house twenty-two guests in eleven cabins, not including crew.

Dennis Washington

Name:  Collision Value: $150 million 

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Montana billionaire Dennis Washington’s yacht, ominously named Collision, is a 332-foot Attesa IV. The yacht stretches one hundred meters and houses up to twenty-eight passengers in fourteen cabins. It also houses up to twenty-one crew in ten cabins. It was built by Evergreen Shipyard and designed by Glade Johnson, Inc.

It was launched in 1999. The yacht gets a speedy twenty-three knots maximum. Ironically, the yacht was involved in a collision. It collided with a sports fisher boat and the damage was extensive. The yacht, which originally was intended for the founder of Evergreen, is currently undergoing a refit as a result.

Jerry Jones

Name:  Bravo Eugenia Value: $225 million 

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Jerry Jones is the owner of the NFL team Dallas Cowboys, and the billionaire is also the new owner of a 357-foot superyacht, called the Eugenia. It was designed by Nuvolari Lenard and actually costs more than Jones paid to purchase the Cowboys back in 1989. The long-standing NFL owner hired Oceanco to build the yacht.

The Eugenia is fuel efficient and ecologically friendly. It is designed with sharp lines and angles. It is named after Jerry Jones’ wife. The interior was designed by Reymond Langton. Jones, who has a net worth of eight billion, did not skimp on the lavish décor.

Giorgio Armani

Name:  Main Value: $60 million*

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Giorgio Armani is one of the world’s most luxurious designers, and he is the head of Armani Group, which controls the leading house of fashion. Armani’s yacht was designed by Armani himself, and it was built by Codecasa. The 65-meter yacht is one of the largest ever built by the yacht builder.

Armani’s yacht is recognizable by her dark hull color and sleek interior. The hull color is a dark, forest green not often sees on the open water. The yacht was delivered to Armani in 2008, and it is now available for charter. The yacht is also distinguishable by its oversized, pointed prow.

Michael Jordan

Name:  Mr. Terrible Value: $80 million*

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Michael Jordan is a billionaire, and he made his money both from becoming one of the world’s greatest basketball players and from becoming a savvy businessman with lucrative Nike deals that have made him millions. Jordan bought an $80 million yacht. The yacht is 230 feet long. It has a bar, full gym, dining room, eight cabins, deck Jacuzzi, and more.

It has its own satellite and audiovisual system, as well as, of course, a full-size basketball court. The yacht costs $840,000 per week to operate. Jordan is often spotted on the yacht celebrating the New Year in luxurious style.

Bernard Arnault

Name:  Symphony Value: $150 million 

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Bernard Arnault is the richest man in the entire country of France, with a net worth of $89 billion. His yacht, Symphony, was built by Feadship and can accommodate up to thirty-six passengers. It was launched in 2015.The 102-meter yacht is the largest ever built in the Netherlands. It had issues at its launch because of the narrow Dutch waterways.

Symphony has a six-meter swimming pool on its main deck, and the pool has a unique glass bottom. Symphony also has an outdoor theater, located on its bridge deck, and a jacuzzi located on its sundeck. Tim Heywood designed the exterior.

Source:  https://news.education.investing.com/

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Sir Elton John and David Furnish were all smiles as they were joined by their children and celebrity friends David Walliams and Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson during a break in St Tropez .

The Rocketman hitmaker, 76, has been relaxing in the French Riviera alongside husband  David Furnish , 60, after  closing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour  in July.

The pair were spotted with their sons Zachary, 12, and Elijah, 10, as well as friends including comedian David Walliams , actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson , and his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson.

The star-studded group was seen boarding a yacht and chatting among the group, both wearing eye-popping summery outfits.

Former Britain’s Got Talent judge David, 52, wore a smart black shirt and contrasting white shorts, accessorising with black sunglasses.

He could be seen smiling away as he carried his black sandals while boarding the vessel, and talking to Sir Elton and friends once they settled in.

August 22nd, 2023 - Nice Elton John seen with David Furnish and Their Son Zachary And Elijah as he boards yacht with friends including David Walliams, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson in France. 22 Aug 2023 Pictured: Elton John. Photo credit: Spread Pictures / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

Kraven the Hunter’s Aaron, 33, meanwhile went light and breezy with a white shirt unbuttoned to show off his chest.

He wore beige-coloured trousers and matching brown shoes and a belt to complete the look.

The actor was joined by his director wife Sam, 56, who wore a striking black shorts and yellow blouse combo for the trip.

Sir Elton and David have been friends for a number of years, with the presenter previously revealing the iconic singer had offered to sing at his 50th birthday party.

‘He said is anyone performing at your birthday and I went no and he went, “Oh I’ll do it, I’ll do three songs” and then he did Your Song and dedicated it to my mum and put in her mum Kathleen into the song… which was incredible,’ he said during an appearance on Lorraine in 2021.

‘I didn’t tell anyone he was going to do it because I thought otherwise people will just be going “When’s Elton on?” and “Oh he only did three songs” so it was amazing because it was a total surprise,’ he added.

August 22nd, 2023 - Nice Elton John seen with David Furnish and Their Son Zachary And Elijah as he boards yacht with friends including David Walliams, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson in France. 22 Aug 2023 Pictured: Elton John. Photo credit: Spread Pictures / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

Sam is also a longtime friend of Sir Elton, with him attending her and Aaron’s wedding back in 2012 and serenading the pair, Hello! reported.

Sir Elton and his husband David’s break in the sun comes after they both spoke openly about the musician’s hectic schedule  taking him away from his family.

Speaking to Metro.co.uk , David said: ‘You’re saying goodbye to a long commitment of time because it’s a bunch of shows that are planned six months, 12 months in advance.

‘It’s hard. I really miss him. The boys really miss him. He really misses us. He’s had enough of that. We’ve had enough of that. Now it’s time to spend more time together as a family.

‘We could not be happier and more excited about it, and a lot of people would say like, “Oh, you must be really emotional”, but at the end of the tour, he and I both sit at the table and go, “We can’t wait to be a family”.’

The singer was recently spotted dining with disgraced actor Kevin Spacey after giving evidence at his sexual assault trial .

Sir Elton and David were called to testify regarding Kevin’s presence at the couple’s annual White Tie and Tiara ball in 2001 and whether the star had ever visited their home in Windsor on another occasion.

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29 August 2018, 15:47 | Updated: 29 August 2018, 15:57

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Posh and Becks joined 'Uncle Elton' on the French Riviera to celebrate 25 years of friendship.

David Beckham , 43, and wife Victoria , 44, joined legendary hitmaker Sir Elton John, 71, and his husband, David Furnish, 55, on board their swanky yacht to celebrate their long-standing friendship of 25 years.

Sir Elton, who is godfather to David and Victoria's two eldest sons Brooklyn and Romeo, sported his iconic pink shades as he posed alongside the couple for a series of enviable snaps.

Captioning the image: "Winding down my summer holiday with these lovely people", the trio looked pretty content with their surroundings. 

  Winding down my Summer holiday with these lovely people. @victoriabeckham @davidbeckham A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) onAug 28, 2018 at 10:55am PDT

Former England midfielder David Beckham was also quick to share a similar snap on his Instagram page, wearing nothing but sea-soaked shorts, sunglasses and a trilby hat.

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Referring affectionally to Sir Elton as 'uncle', Becks wrote: "Uncle Elton...we have known each other now for 25 years...fun times with each other."

  Uncle Elton.... We have known each other now for 25 years .. Fun times with each other @eltonjohn @davidfurnish A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) onAug 28, 2018 at 1:55pm PDT

Elton's husband, film-maker David Furnish, also shared an image of the three lads - although we can't work out whether Posh was being arty with her photography skills or whether she needed the help of son Brooklyn.

  Hello Sailor @davidbeckham @eltonjohn A post shared by David Furnish (@davidfurnish) onAug 28, 2018 at 1:56pm PDT

The two showbiz couples enjoyed the sun and sea before being joined at fancy restaurant La Guérite by the Beckham's four children - Brooklyn, 19, Romeo, 15, Cruz, 13 and Harper, 7.

Elton and David's two children, Zachary, 7, and Elijah, 5, were also close by to enjoy some family time in the idyllic weather.

The Beckhams aren't the only famous faces to join Sir Elton and David aboard their luxury yacht this summer; the likes of Elizabeth Hurley, David Walliams, Neil Patrick Harris and Theo Fennell have all enjoyed a trip along the Riviera.

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Sir Elton John Closes Superyacht Event in Monaco

By Ben Roberts

A weekend of dedicated private superyacht previews and debuts on the waters of Monaco came to a close this week as Sir Elton John took to the stage to play against the backdrop of a beautiful Cote d’Azur evening.

The Ferretti Group hosted the ‘Blue Wonderful’ event, debuting six new models in thirty yachts on display, in Port Hercules in conjunction with the Yacht Club de Monaco to bring each of their brands to the eyes of private viewers.

The event itself was created to provide Ferretti Group yacht owners in Monaco to visit and try new boats within all ranges and all brands. At the close of the event, Sir Elton John took to the stage on the water as 1000 guests assembled on the Yacht Club de Monaco terrace and Quai Louis II to hear classics such as “Bennie and the Jets”, “Crocodile Rock”, “Candle in the Wind”, “Rocket Man” and “Your Song”.

This masterfully delivered showcase took place to also announce the creation of a new Riva boat, designed by the Ferretti Group with a stylistic addition from Elton John. The result of one owner’s purchase will be dedicated to the charities of Italy, aimed at helping the victims of the recent earthquake which devastated central Italy.

After a crescendo delivered by a master musician gave the crowd a final bow, Sir Elton John took to a Riva and headed out to sea as his salute to the heart and style of Monaco.

Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Extraordinary music and the most beautiful boats on Earth together for a magic event, thanks to a unique legend of music that opened an amazing weekend filled with many previews.  Sir Elton John’s concert was an incredible experience, a breath-taking night that we offered to our clients while awaiting them to visit us again during the upcoming yachting festivals in Cannes, Monaco and Fort Lauderdale.”

The Yacht Club de Monaco General Secretary, Bernard d’Alessandri, was particularly delighted: “ In line with our mission to bring life to the harbour and offer moorings for superyacht owners, it has been a great pleasure working with a prestigious company like the Ferretti Group and to welcome owners from all over the world for this unique event. Through our La Belle Classe label, the Yacht Club and the Principality in general, is establishing itself as an inimitable destination for international Yachting.”

This masterfully delivered showcase took place before the opening of the Cannes Yacht Show and the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, to start the show season in the south of France in style.

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Elton John invited plenty of famous faces on his St Tropez trip including husband David Furnish, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and David Walliams

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Elton John threw a star-studded bash on a £21m superyacht with multiple A-listers in tow on Tuesday.

The Rocket Man singer invited plenty of well-known stars such as husband David Furnish, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Susannah Constantine and David Walliams to the event. The guests soaked up the St Tropez sun as they received top class treatment from the yacht crew.

The 76-year-old looked as trendy as ever as he dressed head to toe in Gucci with a floral shirt, shorts and white trainers. He accessorised with dark sunglasses, gold earrings and a pearl encrusted crucifix necklace. Sir Elton was also joined by his sons Zachary, 12, and Elijah, ten as they set sail. Meanwhile, comedian David Walliams an unbuttoned black shirt as he arrived alongside the other guests.

Susannah was accompanied by her husband Sten Bertelsen who celebrated his birthday while on the excursion. Actor Aaron, 33, showed off his impressive physique as he wore an unbuttoned white shirt with tan chinos. His film director wife Sam joined his as she sported cut off black denim shorts and a yellow top over a swimming costume.

The huge yacht sleeps 18 guests in eight fancy bedrooms which all have their own en-suite. It also has a 50-inch plasma screen TV, library, and a top of the range gym.

It seems Elton is enjoying some relaxation time after retiring from performing after his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in July. The tour which started in 2018 managed to gross $816,840,988 worldwide. However, he is now choosing to spend some more time with his husband and their children, despite saying he might play the "odd show".

Speaking about how much his children mean to him on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2016, he said: "If you'd had said to me ten years ago I'd be sitting on your show married to the man I love and have two beautiful children I would have said, 'You put acid in my drink'. But life throws you challenges and life throws you curveballs — great curveballs — and these two children have come along at a time I never thought I'd have children. There's no words to describe how much we love these boys. They're just amazing."

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Famous singer Sir Elton John is said to have a net fortune of $500 million, and he has spent that money on some truly fascinating things.

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Elton John is one of the most talented musicians from the United Kingdom. Last year, he announced his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. During his career, he is said to have made $500 million.

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How does he spend this money? The artist has a lavish lifestyle that includes extravagant clothes, a massive art collection, and mansions around the world. He also doesn’t hold back when he has to spend money. Back in the ‘90s, he spent over $40 million in just one month. Curious? Here is a list of 10 super expensive things that Sir Elton John has bough.

London holds a reputation for being one of the most expensive cities to buy a house in. But if you are part of the millionaires club, you will probably want to buy a property on "Millionaire's Row." This term refers to the West London area where many celebrities own houses.

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Elton John is one of them. He bought a house in Holland Park in 1992 where he lives with his husband, David Furnish. He is the neighbor of other celebrities like Robin Williams, Simon Cowell, and David and Victoria Beckham.

In 2015, Elton John bought a $32 million mansion in Beverly Hills. It's his second property outside Europe. The 25,000 square feet house was on the market for four years. It has seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a subterranean garage, a library, a wine cellar and a chef's kitchen. The master suite has a terrace as well.

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Outside, this house is just as impressive. It has a fantastic swimming pool, tennis court, and pool house. The home was built in 1966 and is also where the singer keeps valuable items from his art collection.

Can you imagine Elton John without his iconic sunglasses? Well, we could say that neither can he. The singer loves sunglasses and he has 250,000 pairs in his collection.

Back in 2010, he talked about it during an interview with  BBC : "I don't have an iPod or a mobile phone or a computer. I do have a quarter of a million pairs of glasses, but I don't even have a mobile phone! If people want to get hold of me, they can." The singer has a room in his house just for the glasses. The temperature of the place always remains at 16 degrees.

Elton John is not exactly the type of person who likes discreet things. He once owned a Pink Rolls Royce Phantom V that is worth over $450.000. There are only 516 cars of that model in the world.

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The vehicle was produced between 1959 and 1968 by Rolls-Royce and had very exclusive clients. Queen Elizabeth II was one of them. Elton John had other cars produced by Rolls-Royce, like the Silver Cloud III and has a collection of other luxurious cars. In 2015, he promoted an auction and sold several vehicles.

The South of France is a favorite destination for celebrities and rich people during the summer. Elton John is not different. He bought a villa in Nice, one of the most beautiful beach locations in the country, during the '90s.

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The house was built in 1920 and has a mesmerizing view of the Mediterranean ocean. The parklands of Mont Boron surround the place and he is the only celebrity living there. When he bought the villa, it was pink, but during the renovation, he decided to change the color to yellow. This is one of his favorite places to go with his family.

Elton John has spent millions on real estate in Europe and the U.S. The singer has an excellent taste for the most beautiful things and also spent a small fortune on a renovation.

His house in London, for example, has a collection of furniture and several Biedermeier pieces. For his home in France, the singer hired the designers Fred Dilger and Monique Gibson. The house has some of his art collections, such as Andy Warhol paintings and sculptures of Roy Lichtenstein.

During the '90s, Elton John bought a 5,000 square-feet condo in Atlanta. He started purchasing his neighbors' apartments and now he has over a 12,00 square-feet area in seven floors of the building.

Elton John said in an interview with  AJC , "People always ask me, 'Why do you have a place in Atlanta?' It's because people here have always been that nice to me… I've always been welcomed. I feel at home." Like most of his properties, Elton John brought several valuable art pieces that are now part of the decor of the place.

Elton John is a sensitive artist and loves to be surrounded by art, so his properties are filled with his art collection. He started this during the 1990s.

He said in an interview with  The Guardian , "I was in a chateau in the south of France and David Fahey, who owns a gallery in LA, showed me some prints by Herb Ritts and Horst and Irving Penn and that was it. Suddenly, I discovered something that I had been surrounded by for years and never noticed as an art form despite having had my portrait taken by the likes of Penn and Richard Avedon. I just flew into it and began to amass prints at auction and in private sales. It became the greatest passion I have outside of music."

In 1990, Elton John used to date John Reid, who was also his manager. The singer didn't think twice about expressing his love and sending flowers to his partner. It cost him $450,000.

During an interview with  The Telegraph , he said, "Yes, I like flowers. I don't have anyone to leave it to. I'm a single man. I like spending money." Of course, now he's no longer single and is married with children.

Elton John spent nearly $26 million on a Wabi Sabi 164 foot yacht. It has a jacuzzi on the deck, a swimming platform, an area for barbecue and a gym. It seems like the perfect way to travel in Europe during summer.

The spacious yacht has room for 12 people and has eight rooms. Earlier this year, Elton John was spotted checking out a $40 million yacht. The singer is not the only celebrity to be able to afford a yacht, of course. Oprah, Cristiano Ronaldo and Beyonce are some other stars who also have luxurious boats.

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Victoria and David Beckham Live Their Best Lives on a Yacht with Elton John and David Furnish

Their kids had a blast on the trip too.

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  • The couple gushed over the "happy summer" outing and "gorgeous day" in posts on the app.

The Beckhams know how to do vacation. Over the weekend, David, Victoria, and their kids joined Elton John and David Furnish on a yacht trip in the South of France for an Instagram-worthy day of bonding, sunbathing, and cannonballing into the sea.

Victoria, on the other hand, stayed dry on board in a white racer-front maxi dress (currently retailing at $934 on her site) from her eponymous collection. Her playful hubby trolled her for the unexpected "boat wear" on his Instagram Story.

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The couple commemorated their maritime outing by posting photos with John and Furnish on Instagram. "Happy summer with friends," Victoria captioned a photo of the two couples posing together. "We love u both and your boys so much!!" she added, sending a kind message to their hosts.

David posted the same image and called the gathering a "gorgeous day with friends." John also shared the photo and described the festivities as "summer bliss."

Later on, the two Davids even matched in printed shirts.

This marks the latest of the Beckhams' summer escapades in Europe. Just two weeks ago, the power couple and their four children were spotted together in Italy .

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Sir Elton John, 72, sports a brightly-coloured Hawaiian shirt as he climbs aboard £40m luxury yacht in Sardinia with husband David Furnish, 56, and sons Zachary and Elijah

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Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish and their sons Elijah and Zachary have been welcomed aboard the £40m super yacht, Siran, owned by millionaire property tycoon Bob Manoukian.

And the family were seen re-boarding it in Sardinia, Italy , on Sunday, having stopped off to enjoy the local sights on land.

Elton, 72, wore a brightly-coloured Hawaiian shirt for the excursion, once back on the boat.

Family trip: Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish and their sons Elijah and Zachary have been welcomed aboard the £40m super yacht, Siran, owned by millionaire property tycoon Bob Manoukian

Family trip: Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish and their sons Elijah and Zachary have been welcomed aboard the £40m super yacht, Siran, owned by millionaire property tycoon Bob Manoukian

All hands on deck: The family were seen re-boarding it in Sardinia, Italy, on Sunday, having stopped off to enjoy the local sights on land

All hands on deck: The family were seen re-boarding it in Sardinia, Italy, on Sunday, having stopped off to enjoy the local sights on land

The Your Song crooner had sported a smart baby blue blazer and shirt for their outing off the boat, changing back into his tropical ensemble on his return in order to relax on the waters with his friends and family. 

He was seen carefully navigating his way down the steps on board, to get to the lower deck, where he relaxed in the sunshine.

David, 56, wore a black and cream pin-striped outfit which looked cool and flowing as he stepped out in the Mediterranean heat.

Doting: The boys' bodyguards ensured their safety as they climbed aboard the accompanying speedboat

Doting: The boys' bodyguards ensured their safety as they climbed aboard the accompanying speedboat

Stylish kids: The boys - Zachary, eight, and Elijah, six - were seen sporting designer garb

Stylish kids: The boys - Zachary, eight, and Elijah, six - were seen sporting designer garb

Quick change: The Your Song crooner had sported a smart baby blue blazer and shirt for their outing off the boat, changing back into his tropical ensemble on his return in order to relax on the waters with his friends and family

Quick change: The Your Song crooner had sported a smart baby blue blazer and shirt for their outing off the boat, changing back into his tropical ensemble on his return in order to relax on the waters with his friends and family

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Shady: Both men shielded their eyes with sunglasses as they reclined on the deck

Shady: Both men shielded their eyes with sunglasses as they reclined on the deck

All aboard: The crew - including the family's bodyguards - were on hand to help the rocker off and on the yacht as they pulled up to it on a speedboat

All aboard: The crew - including the family's bodyguards - were on hand to help the rocker off and on the yacht as they pulled up to it on a speedboat

Relaxing: Elton took a seat on the deck and enjoyed the sunshine

Relaxing: Elton took a seat on the deck and enjoyed the sunshine

Long-term: Elton started dating David in 1993 with the pair entering into a civil partnership in 2005. They later married in 2014, on the ninth anniversary of their civil partnership

Long-term: Elton started dating David in 1993 with the pair entering into a civil partnership in 2005. They later married in 2014, on the ninth anniversary of their civil partnership

Both men shielded their eyes with sunglasses.

The crew - including the family's bodyguards - were on hand to help the rocker off and on the yacht as they pulled up to it on a speedboat.

Built in 1992, the yacht can accommodate 12 guests and has a crew of 17. 

With the couple were their beloved sons Zachary, eight, and Elijah, six, who ran around on the decks and enjoying playing in the sunshine.

Elton started dating David in 1993 with the pair entering into a civil partnership in 2005. They later married in 2014, on the ninth anniversary of their civil partnership. 

All at sea: Elton previously admitted that his boys have seen him on tour and know that he's famous but often question why people approach him for autographs

All at sea: Elton previously admitted that his boys have seen him on tour and know that he's famous but often question why people approach him for autographs

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New project: Elton has recently lent his extraordinary talent to the Lion King remake, teaming up with Tim Rice who he previously worked with on the original film

Pals: Elton revealed recently his family's joy at seeing Lady Gaga pick up an Oscar award earlier this year for A Star Is Born's Best Original Song: 'They call her Gagamother. We are very excited and proud of her. She was brilliant in the film,' he said

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Honest: Elton revealed that while he's having fun on the tour, his 'situation has changed personally'. He elaborated that he feels the need to spend more time with his family and despite living a luxurious life he finds the comfort 'boring'

Honest: Elton revealed that while he's having fun on the tour, his 'situation has changed personally'. He elaborated that he feels the need to spend more time with his family and despite living a luxurious life he finds the comfort 'boring'

Elton previously admitted that his boys have seen him on tour and know that he's famous but often question why people approach him for autographs.

He told The Mirror: 'We always say, "Because people like my music". We don't say because I'm famous, or anything like that. I try to leave Elton on the stage.

'And they love their daddy's music but they also like a lot of other people's music, so they're quite grounded.' 

The hitmaker also revealed his family's joy at seeing Lady Gaga pick up an Oscar award last month for A Star Is Born's Best Original Song: 'They call her Gagamother. We are very excited and proud of her. She was brilliant in the film'.

Careful: Elton was doted on by David, the crew on the boat and his bodyguard

Careful: Elton was doted on by David, the crew on the boat and his bodyguard

Changing it up: David also changed, into a white shirt and a sunhat

Changing it up: David also changed, into a white shirt and a sunhat

VIP guests: The £40m super yacht, Siran, owned by millionaire property tycoon Bob Manoukian and wife Tamar

VIP guests: The £40m super yacht, Siran, owned by millionaire property tycoon Bob Manoukian and wife Tamar

Incoming: They were transported back and forth via speedboat

Incoming: They were transported back and forth via speedboat

Wealthy: Bob is a founding shareholder and Chairman of HSBC Bank in Armenia

Wealthy: Bob is a founding shareholder and Chairman of HSBC Bank in Armenia

Elton added that for him there was no question of anyone other than Lady Gaga taking home the gong. The British star is currently in the midst of his three-year farewell tour consisting of 300 shows worldwide.

And he revealed that while he's having fun on the tour, his 'situation has changed personally'. He elaborated that he feels the need to spend more time with his family and despite living a luxurious life he finds the comfort 'boring'.

The yacht is named after Bob's  son Siran Manoukian (he has four children in total). Bob is a  founding shareholder and Chairman of HSBC Bank in Armenia.

Loving hubby: David kept a careful eye on his ailing husband

Loving hubby: David kept a careful eye on his ailing husband

Like father like son: The yacht is named after Bob's son Siran Manoukian (he has four children in total)

Like father like son: The yacht is named after Bob's son Siran Manoukian (he has four children in total)

Boys day out: The kids were also helped into the speedboat

Boys day out: The kids were also helped into the speedboat

Fun in the sun: The family were delighted to be enjoying the sun and sea outside

 Fun in the sun: The family were delighted to be enjoying the sun and sea outside

Keeping company: Elton chatted to the other people on the boat

Keeping company: Elton chatted to the other people on the boat

Day with the kids: The boys gathered around their dads for the excursion

Day with the kids: The boys gathered around their dads for the excursion

He has invested in several companies, such as Coca-Cola and the Greek Hellenic Bottling Co. He also owns a vast car collection and a private jet. He is thought to be worth around £400m.

Elton, meanwhile, has recently lent his extraordinary talent to the Lion King remake, teaming up with Tim Rice who he previously worked with on the original film. 

Can You Feel The Love Tonight in the original 1994 film was wildly successful, and he still performs it at some of his concerts.

Chilled? It's been a busy 2019 for the singer with two movie projects and a world tour

Chilled? It's been a busy 2019 for the singer with two movie projects and a world tour

On and off: Elton had to get into a speedboat to whisk him to and from the luxury vessel

On and off: Elton had to get into a speedboat to whisk him to and from the luxury vessel

But while the iconic song is being remade by Beyonce and Donald Glover, Elton recorded a brand new song for the soundtrack titled Never Too Late.

In the live-action movie, Donald Glover voices the lead role of Simba, and fans will hear both Donald and Beyoncé sing the classic song Can You Feel The Love Tonight, as well as a series of other tracks.

It's been a busy 2019 for the singer with two movie projects and a world tour. 

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This Is How Elton John's Name Really Came About

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Elton John is one of the most famous names in modern music history, with his unique look, distinctive voice, and easily-recognizable tunes, it's hard to find many people who have never heard the name of the British singer and composer who is often known as "The Rocketman," thanks to his signature tune of the same name. In fact, the Elton John biopic film released in 2019 was called "Rocketman" because the word is so easily identifiable with John (via IMDb ).

However, before John was known as "The Rocketman" and even before he was known as Elton John, he was called something entirely different as Elton John is not the singer's birth name. Instead, he was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, and dropped out of school by the time he was 17 to pursue a music career (via Biography ). Eventually, when he was starting to find success, he decided to change his name, but even the movie chronicling his life didn't get the story behind the name change right.

Elton John chose a new name on the fly

As Elton John's life played out on the movie with Taron Egerton in the title role, the film "Rocketman" told audiences that Reginald Kenneth Dwight changed his name to Elton John thanks to John Lennon , the famous Beatle. However,  Lennon had nothing to do with how the name Elton John came about. However, another singer named John did.

Reginald Dwight was a member of the band "Bluesology" and decided he wanted to branch out on his own, hence a name change, according to a 1991 interview he did with Rowan Atkinson , explaining that he chose the name Elton after a saxophone player in the band. The singer also explained his name change in a 1990 interview he did when he released his CD box set titled "To Be Continued..."

"I was in Bluesology, and we were coming back from a Long John Baldry gig somewhere, and we got a bus from London airport to London and someone said, 'We've made it now, so what are you going to call yourself?'" John said (via The Wrap ). "The saxophone player in the band was called Elton Dean, a very good jazz sax player, and the only other Elton I could think of was Elton Hayes, who recorded the song 'The Owl and the Pussycat.' So I took 'Elton' from Elton Dean and 'John' from Long John Baldry. I wanted to choose a name that nobody had, and it was as quick as that."

David Furnish shares incredibly rare holiday photo of his and Elton John's sons – and they are daredevils!

The family are holidaying in the south of france.

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David Furnish and Elton John are currently enjoying the last days of summer on board a yacht in the South of France, with their two sons, Zachary and Elijah - and judging by David's latest Instagram post, they're certainly making the most of it!.

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Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, David shared an incredibly rare photo of them, and it showed Zachary and Elijah being incredibly brave and jumping off the yacht onto the sea.

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The three of them can be seen with their hands up in the air whilst one of his boys is already mid-air.

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Elton and David have been joined by several friends during their getaway, such as Elizabeth Hurley and David Walliams.

The family will have been counting down the days to their holiday together after a difficult year for Elton, which saw him take a break from his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour amid health issues, including a fall that required surgery, and catching Covid in January.

Since then, however, Elton has revealed that he is in "top health" and a picture shared by the singer on his Twitter shows him looking better than ever, kitted out head to toe in Gucci.

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David and his two sons had a good time on board their yacht

"The world needs more sparkle…… @gucci," he captioned the post.

Fans rushed to comment on his look. "Go Elton Go!! #shineon," one wrote, whilst another added:" You inspire me Sir Elton to wear sparkly things from shoes to tops you look amazing."

A third remarked: "Shine bright like a diamond."

Whilst Elton is clearly on holiday mode, he took time out of his trip on Wednesday to pay tribute to Princess Diana on the 25th anniversary of her death.

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The family have been joined by friends Elizabeth Hurley and David Walliams

The father-of-two shared a photo of them both together and captioned it: "You will always be missed."

Elton and Diana first met in 1981, and immediately became close friends, reportedly bonding over their mutual love of the Charleston dance style.

Commenting on their friendship, the star called her "fabulous company, the best dinner party guest, incredibly indiscreet, a real gossip: you could ask her anything and she'd tell you."

Although they reportedly had a falling out a year before her death, Sir Elton still performed at her funeral, where he played Candle in the Wind.

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All About Elton John and David Furnish's 2 Kids, Zachary and Elijah

Get to know the couple's sons: Zachary Furnish-John and Elijah Furnish-John

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Five-time Grammy winner Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, are the proud parents of two boys.

The "Rocket Man" singer and the former advertising executive, who have been together for three decades , first became fathers when they welcomed their older son, Zachary, 13, in 2010 via surrogate. Son Elijah, 11, joined the family in 2013 via the same surrogate.

When same-sex marriage became legal in the U.K. in 2014, John and Furnish officially got married in Windsor, England, with Zachary and Elijah serving as their ring bearers. "Our little ring bearers are fast asleep, and their shoes are polished and ready for tomorrow’s celebration," John wrote on Instagram ahead of the big day.

During a 2016 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show , the "Tiny Dancer" singer described his kids with Furnish as " the greatest thing in our lives ."

"If you’d had said to me 10 years ago I’d be sitting on your show married to the man I love and have two beautiful children I would have said, ‘You put acid in my drink.’ But life throws you challenges and life throws you curveballs — great curveballs — and these two children have come along at a time I never thought I’d have children," he said. "There’s no words to describe how much we love these boys. They’re just amazing.”

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On his 75th birthday, John penned a letter to his boys in which he shared life lessons and expressed his love for them.

"Zachary and Elijah, you two are the greatest gifts I have ever been given," he wrote in the letter published in TIME. "You have filled my heart with love and my life with purpose and meaning in ways I didn’t think were possible. You are my proudest achievements, and I love you both so, so much ... Whoever you grow up to be, just be you — fully and completely you.”

Keep reading to learn more about Elton John and David Furnish's sons.

Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, 13

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John and Furnish welcomed their first son, Zachary Jackson Levon, who was delivered via surrogate, on Dec. 25, 2010, in California.

“We are overwhelmed with happiness and joy at this very special moment,” the couple said in a statement. “Zachary is healthy and doing really well, and we are very proud and happy parents.”

In a 2011 interview with Canada’s  eTalk, John called fatherhood "the best decision we’ve made."

"We’re pretty happy anyway. We’ve been together 17 years, our careers are both going brilliantly. But this ... everyone said, ‘You won’t believe what will happen to you,’ " he said of his life with Furnish, adding of their then-infant son: "You can’t put into words how much love we have for this little boy.”

These days, Zachary is a huge soccer fan. He and John often attend the games of their favorite team, Watford FC, which John acted as the chair of from 1976 to 2002. In September 2018, he shared a photo of the father-son duo cheering on the team from the stands. In the shot, Zachary is all smiles as he raises his arms above his head.

As for whether or not he will pursue music like his famous dad, John told E! News that his sons are "still so young, so not entirely sure" but that he and Furnish will encourage it.

"But of course, whatever their dreams and ambitions are, my husband David and I  will fully support them ," he said.

Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, 11

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On Jan. 11, 2013, John and Furnish welcomed their second son , Elijah Joseph Daniel, in Los Angeles via the same surrogate.

“Both of us have longed to have children, but the reality that we now have two sons is almost unbelievable. The birth of our second son completes our family in a most precious and perfect way,” the couple said in a statement. “It is difficult to fully express how we are feeling at this time; we are just overwhelmed with happiness and excitement.”

John and Furnish intend to be open with both their boys about their birth stories. “We kept a scrapbook for Zachary with all his scans, emails with the surrogate, and key moments from the surrogacy, and we are doing the same for Elijah,” Furnish explained to PEOPLE shortly after Elijah's birth. “We want the boys to understand the spirit and love that was at the heart of the process .”

Prior to becoming a father of two, John had been vocal about his desire to expand their family . In a 2012 interview with The Guardian , the singer revealed that he and Furnish wanted more children, partly because he was an only child and partly because of his celebrity status.

"I spent it [his childhood] in my room, listening to music if my parents were rowing. I think it's difficult to be an only child, and to be an only child of someone famous," he said. "I want [Zachary] to have a sibling so he has someone to be with. I know when he goes to school there's going to be an awful lot of pressure, and I know he's going to have people saying, 'You don't have a mummy.' It's going to happen. We talked about it before we had him. I want someone to be at his side and back him up. We shall see."

Like his brother, Elijah is also interested in soccer. In July 2021, John shared a photo of him and both his boys cheering on England's national team in the Euro 2020 game from their home.

The boys are also quite fashionable. In August 2021, the entire Furnish-John family donned matching custom Versace robes with their first names printed on the back while on vacation in Nice, France.

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