How Old Are Elton John's Children

Okay, let’s settle in. Grab your mug, maybe a biscotti. We need to talk about the most burning question of our time: how old are Elton John’s kids?

I know, I know. You’ve seen him in his sparkly glasses, his Vegas residencies, and his farewell tours that never actually farewell. But did you know he’s a full-on, card-carrying dad? Yeah, the Piano Man traded in his platform boots for dad jeans. Sort of.

Meet the Boys

Elton and his husband, David Furnish, have two sons. Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John and Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John. Fancy names, right? Sounds like they’re starring in a British period drama.

Zachary was born on December 25, 2010. Yes, Christmas Day. Imagine Elton’s reaction. “Oh, great. Now every birthday is a double holiday. More presents, more glitter.” He was 63 years old. Sixty-three. That’s old enough to be a grandpa, but here he is, changing diapers and singing “Tiny Dancer” for lullabies.

Elijah followed on January 11, 2013. That makes him about 12 as of this writing. So, a tween. Which, frankly, is terrifying for any parent, let alone a rock legend. Can you imagine the conversations? “Dad, please don’t wear that rhinestone jumpsuit to my school play.” Too late, kiddo. Too late.

So, Let’s Do the Math

Zachary is currently 14 years old. Crazy, right? I remember when he was just a tiny blur in a paparazzi photo. Now he’s probably taller than Elton’s sunglasses collection. He’s in high school, dealing with homework, crushes, and the sheer reality that his dad wrote “Crocodile Rock.”

Elijah is 12 years old. That’s the golden age of “I know everything” and “can I have a phone?” He’s likely glued to a screen or trying to sneak his mom’s keys. He’s the younger one, which means he probably gets away with murder. Classic youngest child vibes.

Together, the boys are 14 and 12. That’s a two-year gap. Perfect sibling age. They probably fight over the remote. They probably roll their eyes when Elton starts playing piano at 7 AM. “Dad, it’s Saturday! Put the ‘Bennie and the Jets’ away!”

Sir Elton John pictured with rarely-seen sons after fear he won't see

The "Wait, He's HOW Old?" Factor

Let’s be real here. Elton was 63 when Zachary was born. That’s not “young dad” territory. That’s “I’ve already bought the plot at the cemetery” territory. But he went for it. Good for him. He proves that you can have a midlife crisis that involves children instead of a Corvette.

Now Elton is in his late 70s. He’s slowing down. His farewell tour is finally, actually ending. And he has two teenage boys at home. Imagine the energy drain. He probably needs a nap after driving them to soccer practice. He probably delegates bedtimes to David. “David, you handle the bedtime stories. I need to crystallize my memories or whatever.”

A Little Perspective

Think about your own parents. If you’re my age (old enough to remember fax machines), your folks were probably in their early 30s when you hit puberty. Elton was in his 70s. That’s a different planet.

When Zachary turns 18, Elton will be 81. When Elijah turns 18, Elton will be 83. That’s wild to think about. But hey, Elton’s survived everything—the 70s, the hair plugs, the multiple farewell tours. He can survive a teenager’s mood swings. Probably.

David Furnish is younger, born in 1962. So he’s the “young dad” at 62. He’s the one probably chasing the boys around the garden. Elton is the one sitting on the throne, directing traffic. It’s a beautiful, chaotic, slightly ridiculous family dynamic.

Who are Elton John’s children Elijah and Zachary? – The US Sun | The US Sun

Are They Musicians?

Okay, you’re wondering: do the kids play piano? Do they know every chord to “Your Song”? Unclear. Elton says he doesn’t push it. He wants them to be “normal.” Which is hilarious, because no kid raised by a man in a giant sunglasses collection is normal.

But can you imagine the pressure? “Hey son, just write a hit song. No big deal. I wrote ‘Rocket Man’ while hungover.” I bet Elijah just wants to be a YouTuber. Zachary probably plays video games. They’re just kids who happen to have a dad who is a knight. Literally. Sir Elton John. How do you compete with that?

The Bottom Line

So, to answer your question: Zachary is 14. Elijah is 12. They are teenagers, pre-teens, and probably very embarrassed by their dad’s outfits. They love him, though. You can tell.

When you watch Elton tear up on stage singing “Your Song” now, he’s not just thinking about fame. He’s thinking about his boys. About the Christmas baby and the January surprise. About how he got to be an old, glittery dad in a world of young, boring ones.

So next time you see Sir Elton, don’t ask about the glasses. Ask about the kids. But maybe wait until he’s done with the encore. He’s probably tired. He has to pick Zachary up from detention at 3 PM.

Cheers to that.