Sir Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, have been together for over two decades. The couple shares two sons, Zachary and Elijah, whom they are raising to be humble and to understand the value of money.

Sir Elton John is a renowned musician with a staggering 32 albums, and even at 76 years old, he continues to thrive in his career.

Despite his successful career, John is now focusing more on his personal life, especially his marriage with Furnish and their two sons.

Before becoming parents, John and Furnish had a whirlwind romance that began in 1993. John had just returned to his house in Windsor and wanted to meet new people. He asked a friend to organize a dinner, where he met Furnish. John found Furnish to be slightly shy but well-dressed, and they shared an instant connection.

The day after meeting, they went on a date, which marked the beginning of their long-term relationship. They were in a civil partnership for nine years before deciding to get married in 2014, sending out invites on Instagram. Their wedding was memorable, especially since their sons had the special role of ring bearers.

Sharing their union with their children was heartwarming for both John and Furnish, particularly because their journey to parenthood was challenging. In 2009, they built a connection with Lev, a boy in a Ukrainian orphanage for children with HIV. They wanted to adopt Lev, but the government did not permit it because he was considered too old. However, the couple maintained contact with Lev and helped him in various ways.

The experience with Lev made John realize that he could be a father. He had never thought about having children, believing he was too old. Soon after, the couple welcomed their first son, Zachary, in 2010 via surrogate, and their second son, Elijah, followed in 2013.

John and Furnish are hands-on parents despite their busy lifestyles. “We don’t want to put the raising of children into the hands of nannies and housekeepers,” said Furnish. Becoming parents was the best decision for the couple, and their main goal is to raise their sons to be happy and healthy.

John expressed his deep love for his sons in a heartfelt letter, stating, “Zachary and Elijah, you two are the greatest gifts I have ever been given. You have filled my heart with love and my life with purpose and meaning in ways I didn’t think were possible.”

The couple is happy with their beautiful family and wants to ensure their children grow up knowing they will always receive love and support from their parents.

Since becoming a parent, John’s perspective on life has changed significantly. He now finds quality time with Zachary and Elijah more valuable than fame or wealth. The singer revealed that he and Furnish used to spend a lot before having kids, but have now become more frugal.

The couple is teaching their children the value of money and the importance of hard work. Although their children live a comfortable life, John wants them to remain humble. He has mentioned that he does not plan to leave his entire estate to his sons, stating, “Of course, I want to leave my boys in a very sound financial state. But it’s terrible to give kids a silver spoon. It ruins their life.”

From a young age, John has tried to instill the value of money in his sons. When Zachary and Elijah were five and three years old, they received pocket money for doing chores in the kitchen or garden. Their earnings were divided into charity, savings, and spending. As they grew older, their responsibilities included cleaning their rooms, for which they earned stars.

While John and Furnish understand that their children won’t have a regular childhood, they strive to maintain normalcy. John mentioned that his kids lead lives similar to locals and are not confined to a mansion.

When asked about raising his children in the public eye, John said he is aware of the downsides but considers the public to be “brilliant” and “not hostile.” He doesn’t mind when people ask for family photos.

John and Furnish enjoy family activities like going out for pizza or catching a movie, aiming to create cherished moments with their children.

John also makes it a point to be involved in his children’s daily routines, such as picking them up and dropping them off at school.

Elton John often keeps his sons out of social media but shared a rare photo featuring Furnish, their sons, and their godmother, Lady Gaga. Although he missed out on posing for the photo himself, he still expressed his love for them.

Fans commented on how much Zachary and Elijah had grown. One fan remarked, “My goodness, the boys are getting tall. Such handsome little gentlemen.” Another added, “Look at these gorgeous boys and their pappa and Godma!”

John reiterated his deep love for his children in another heartfelt note, emphasizing how they have filled his life with purpose and meaning.

Both John and Furnish cherish the family they’ve built and want their children to always remember the unconditional love and support they will receive as they grow.