Elton John and David Furnish proud fathers
Pop legend Elton John has finally got his wish for a baby with his husband David Furnish after surrogate mum gave birth to their baby boy Zachary Levon Furnish-John on Christmas day The pairs Christmas gift came in the afternoon and weighed 7lb 15oz.
The surrogate mother is being kept a close secret at this moment in time as is the name of the biological father. Elton stated he was “overwhelmed with happiness” at the birth of his son. The 63 year old who married David in 2005 was congratulated by a whole host of A-list celebs.
Elton David and baby Zachary are currently in America however are planning on flying home to the UK very soon. In a joint statement Elton and David said “Zachary is healthy and doing really well, and we are very proud and happy parents”
The baby was born in California to avoid the surrogacy laws in UK which wouldn’t allow the mother to surrender the new-born.
TV personality Piers Morgan made one of the best Tweets when he posted “Feel such a fool – Sir Elton never even hinted he was pregnant during our interview.”
Elton now looks to spend time with his family after recently retiring from the music after admitting his music can no longer compete with the likes of Lady Gaga in the charts.
It has been vowed by Elton and David that the biological father will not be declared. A source told The Sun newspaper “He and Elton made a pact that they are equal parents – no one will ever know who the biological father is. They will deal with whether Zach is told, if and when the time arises in the years ahead”
Elton has come out before and said he would love to keep his bloodline going, and this was underlined after a friend told The Sun “Elton was clear he wanted his bloodline to continue but also took on board advice that a younger man may be a more appropriate donor. It is a very complicated arrangement – but one forged by love.”
