Sir Elton John and his partner of 21 years, David Furnish, have announced plans to wed, following the change in UK law which allows same-sex marriages.
The couple were united in a civil partnership almost nine years ago and although they “don’t feel the need to take an extra step legally”, David, 51, has told the Las Vegas Review Journal, “but since we’re committed for life, we feel it’s really important to take that step, and take advantage of that amazing change in legislation.”
“We all live by example.”
Sir Elton, 67, told US TV, “We’ll do it very quietly. But we will do it and it will be a joyous occasion and we will have our children.”
The couple plan to marry in a private ceremony in May and will be another milestone in a relationship that has traversed changing times in the rights of gay couples.
A notice of their Civil Partnership is pinned to a notice board in Maidenhead Town Hall on December 5, 2005 in Maidenhead, England. Photo: Getty Images
Arriving at the reception for the civil partnership between Little Britain star Matt Lucas and his long-term partner Kevin McGee in London, 2007. Photo: WireImage
David and Sir Elton with their son Zachary leaving a New York hotel, 2011. in New York City. Photo: Getty Images
Introducing new baby boy Zachary to the public in 2011.
Hello magazine cover, 2013.
The couple pays tribute to Elizabeth Taylor, 2011. Photo: WireImage
In London for Elton’s 40th birthday party. Photo: Getty Images
Sir Elton receives first Honorary Doctorate of Music from the Royal Academy of Music, 2004. Photo: Redferns via Getty Images
The boys outside the Guildhall in Windsor after their short civil “wedding” ceremony at the registry office. Photo: AFP/Getty Images
Arriving to welcome messages at Guildhall in Windsor. Photo: WireImage
Stunning ring from the civil ceremony. Photo: Getty Images
The celebrity couple leave their civil partnership ceremony. Photo: Getty Images
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