The Wacko family album
HESE remarkable pictures reveal the unseen world of Michael Jackson’s fiercely protected children – a bizarre mixture of fairytale fantasies and tender moments of normality.
Next to photos of eldest son Prince getting “married” to sister Paris, are pictures of their younger brother Blanket being cradled by former US President Bill Clinton.
Elsewhere in the family album – from April 2002 – are snaps from Prince’s fifth birthday party showing happy kids with cake on their faces and their dad blowing a toy trumpet.
A close family source said: “The portraits could be ones hanging on any family wall – but these happen to be Jackson children.
“Michael tried to give them a normal upbringing – kids’ parties, special days out and so on. But what they thought was run of the mill would be extraordinary to anyone else.
“Few can boast that a former US president is in their family album.” Mr Clinton was introduced to Prince, Paris and Blanket – now aged 12, 11 and seven – at a Democratic party fundraiser in Harlem, New York.
In one of the photos, there is a look of concentration and apprehension on Michael’s face as he gingerly hands his new baby to Mr Clinton.
Other photos show Prince and Paris in various poses while wearing kids’ fancy- dress outfits of a groom and bride.
During the make-believe game, blond- haired Prince “proposes” on bended knee to Paris, walks her down the aisle and pecks her on the lips.
Meanwhile the little lad’s birthday bash just looks like any typical chaotic kids’ party. Jacko watches as his son opens his presents and tucks into a Spider-Man cake.
Then the dad entertains the little ones at the table, which is laden with treats.
The excitable children run wild, squirting cream into each others’ mouths and wiping food everywhere.
In one photo Jacko is snapped gently cleaning Paris’s grubby face.
The source said: “The pictures are how those closest to Michael remember him – as a loving, caring father who doted on his kids.”
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