Let’s talk about Elton John’s kids. Yes, the man with the sequined glasses and a piano that can fly. He has two sons.
Their names are Zachary and Elijah. They are not tiny anymore. In fact, they’re growing up faster than a rocket man.
Meet Zachary: The Firstborn
Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John was born on Christmas Day, 2010. That’s right—Santa brought him a baby brother. He’s the oldest at 13 years old.
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He came into the world via a surrogate. Elton and his husband David Furnish were over the moon. Zachary is reportedly a huge Star Wars fan.
Imagine your dad being an actual pop legend. That’s his life. He’s probably heard “Tiny Dancer” more times than you have.
Now for Elijah: The Youngest
Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John arrived just two years later. Born on January 11, 2013, he’s now 11 years old. He’s the sidekick to Zachary’s leader.
Elijah was also born via surrogate. Both boys share the same surrogate mother, which is a beautiful, quirky fact. They have a close bond that’s genuinely sweet.
Elton John's sons Zachary and Elijah's unconventional bedtime routine
Elijah is said to be the more mischievous one. Watch out, furniture. He might be plotting a piano lesson or a kitchen raid.
Why Their Ages Matter (Sort Of)
Elton John became a dad at 63 and 66. That’s older than most granddads. He’s the coolest granddad-rockstar on the planet.
He once joked about being too old to chase them. But he does it anyway, with a sparkly cane. The age gap makes their family dynamic deliciously unique.
Elton has said fatherhood changed him completely. He’s less about the wild parties and more about bedtime stories. That’s a plot twist nobody saw coming.
Elton John shows faces of his sons, 14 and 12, for the first time - The
Fun, Random, Quirky Facts
Both boys have two last names: Furnish-John. That’s a mouthful for a school attendance sheet. But it sounds like a royal decree.
Elton’s husband David is the more structured parent. Elton admits he’s the “fun one.” Classic rock-star dad move.
The kids have a pet dog named Arthur. Yes, Arthur the dog has his own Instagram account. We are living in a blessed timeline.
Zachary and Elijah are being raised in a home full of music. But Elton says they prefer rap and electronic beats. Ouch, Dad.
Sir Elton John pictured with rarely-seen sons after fear he won't see
The Big Takeaway
So, how old are Elton John’s kids? Zachary is 13. Elijah is 11. That’s a perfect, small age gap for sibling mischief.
They are the product of love, science, and a lot of sequins. They have a dad who wears feathered headdresses to the grocery store. Normal is a foreign concept.
Next time you hear “Your Song,” think of this: two kids are probably complaining about homework while their dad sings it. That’s the real magic.
Want to impress your friends? Drop this fact: Elton’s kids are almost teenagers. Brace yourselves, world. The rocket man’s offspring are coming of age. Run for the glitter.