Elton John Wants to Know Paternity of His Son

Although Sir Elton John had originally decided against knowing the paternity of his son, the singer has recently changed his mind.

Sir Elton and husband David Furnish both contributed sperm samples to a surrogate mother last year to produce their son, Zachary Jackson-Levon, who was born last Christmas. Now John has decided to take a paternity test, in case there are ever any medical complications in the future. He spoke to the Daily Mirror this week, stating that: "Zac will have to know for his medical records. If it's David, I'd be very proud. It wouldn't matter to me - and vice versa."

The reason why the parents originally chose against knowing the blood father was to promote their son's view of them as equal parents. A friend of the family commented that John did hope to carry on his bloodline "but also took on board advice that a younger man may be a more appropriate donor."