
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.
Click here to see Michael Jackson's intimate family family photo album
"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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Hey everybody, Happy Happy haloween!!!
By DenzelWO.. Posted November 4 2009 at 11:53 AM.
Beautiful, sweet children. Michael was such a brilliant father to those three. They're too young to have to go through something like this.
To never feel the warm hugs and kisses of their daddy, to only have photographs for reminders, memories of the good times.
Prince, Paris, Blanket, remember that your daddy is watching you, and he is immensly proud of you. Do him justice!!!
R.I.P sweetie xXx
By Rae-Rae.. Posted October 26 2009 at 8:23 PM.
Beautiful pictures, Michael's kids are beautiful. Still can't believe he's gone (4 months now). Still miss him. Hope his kids are doing okay. They must miss their dad so much.
Enough with the "wacko" captions. There is nothing "wacko" about these pictures.
By sc341.. Posted October 25 2009 at 5:42 PM.
Сitation: "It's HIDEOUS to bleach a toddler's hair like that...hideous!!
They were toys for him to play with.
When you're rich, you can buy people and
create your own little world with your own
little rules."
Nothing hideous! It could be desire of the child. When I was the little girl, I have asked the mother to paint my hair at violet-black colour. And she did it! It was very extravagant, but I was happy:)))) Do not do a crime from nothing!
By Lena (Russia).. Posted October 15 2009 at 1:58 PM.
Why you name Michael "Wacko"?! The normal good father. Nice lovely children. I do not see anything "Wacko"! Sadly that MJ has not had time to grow up his children. Gone too soon :((((
By Lena (Russia).. Posted October 15 2009 at 12:35 PM.
MICHAEL JACKSON
YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS
x_x
FOREVER SPOKEN AND FOREVER CHERISHED
WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL!
By kitty.. Posted October 2 2009 at 6:36 AM.
Michael became self conscious about his appearance because he was teased about his nose. Please lets not start the children off in the same direction by calling them Wacko and dissecting every aspect of their appearance. They are simply adorable.
We are praying for them
By raffe.. Posted September 24 2009 at 1:50 PM.
im a true fan and who care if he was a bit strange...! he had a heart of gold.
why didnt someone help him? please!
were some people jealous or they think well its not up to me i will leave it to someone else?
MOST importantly why didnt someone put him in rehab even if he didnt want to he would still be bloody here in person now. i dont think most of his family cared for him.now his not here there like trying to make it up to him & show that they care for him now.all they care about is his money ,but if any of them try and complain then they be cut out the will .but surley its worth fighting for because who cares about the money? i feel sorry for his kids!
shame on all the people who did not help him.i hope they feel bad!!!!! i WISH true is my heart i could of saved him.I reckon the only people he loved was.he would og been happy with her,bcas he said he liked her but never asked her out for what ever reason!.cx.x.x.x bless u.x.x
By ti.. Posted September 20 2009 at 11:43 PM.
its still sooo hard to think your not here.when i first heard the news i throught it was a joke..but sadly it wasnt! its hard to believe michaels not hear or i dont/wont believe it.i really Wish that people would stop calling him wacko (the paper anyway) its cruel,there are some sick people in this world who thinks its funny to laugh at unfortunate people who need help.WHY is it called wacko family album....the pics are sooo cute...all MICHAEL wanted tho do was make his children happy wats wrong with that.I think the world has lost the special People.THE ONE thing im sure of is that he was a good dad thats is true! I miss him sooo much everyday is feel so low because i dont want to believe his gone i cry i cant help it....WHY DIDNT ANYONE HELP HIM???? HOPFULLY I WILL C YOU IN HEAVEN ONE DAY! YH.x when i heard he had gone i feel that i want to take my passion to the next step....which is singing,all you have to do is believe and it will all come true trust me it works anway so im am goin singing and dancing lessons because i now believe i can do it ,because i have one chane too doit ,and make urself happy and the world.x.x.x. im also only hoping to become a counseller to help and support people like michael who need someone they can talk to....hmmm its tragic it serious is.u will also be the best in my heart .and the best in the world for years to come.bless u michael i really do.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...............
By tifF.. Posted September 20 2009 at 11:16 PM.
Let's stop making fun of this poor tortured soul & take a look at ourselve's in the mirror why don't we. Michael was #1 When it came to SONG & DANCE . Michael was a GOOD FATHER & RAISED THOSE CHILDREN TO HAVE RESPECT & MANNER'S. It's such a shame that he had to live all his life so tortured & why? It didn't have to be this way for him. He needed to be LOVED ,He needed to have someone that he knew LOVED him, not his money, but him for what he was. He was so LONELY . I don't think he was LOVED the way he should of been growing up. He alway's seemed to be LOST, except when he was on stage . He so LOVED HIS FAN'S. If you watch him on stage when a fan goes up to hug him the way he hug's her, it's like he doesn't want to let her go. He might of been better off if he married a fan,instead of lisa marie.The whole thing is such a SAD SITUATION. His life didn't have to end this way. Personally i really think he just didn't care anymore. People alway's pulling at him or accusing him of thing's he did or didn't do . He can only take so much & i firmly believe HE HAD ENOUGH . I LOVE HIM & I MISS HIM/ I ONLY WISH I COULD OF SAVED HIM, FROM HIMSELF :( REST IN PEACE MICHAEL :( XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
By MAUREEN.. Posted September 13 2009 at 10:57 AM.
A happy and beautiful family . Michael Jackson and his all work can be compared to Michelangelo in entertainment. Hat down and You can be the change you want to see in the world.
Thank you.
Alice in Wonderland from Romania
By ALICE CARMEN VARZARU.. Posted August 27 2009 at 10:32 PM.
I love Michael Jackson he was the best, I wish his kids could come and live here in York, UK
By alfie adnett .. Posted August 27 2009 at 5:09 PM.
nice pics, the kids are beautiful but why call them wacko family its a shame
By jade hay.. Posted August 16 2009 at 12:41 PM.
Ohh beautiful pics!*.*
Michael was the best father on the world...god blessing to the childrens ...
Michael, I'm youre fan and I miss You so much :(
The world lost a lot...You was the most beautiful, wonderful,clear heart,unselfish person on the world...I hope we will meet on the other side !
And Live Him Alone....
Rest In Peace, MICHAEL !!!!
We love you so much forever... <333333
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P.:'( <333333333333333333333
By Reka from Hungary.. Posted August 14 2009 at 5:40 AM.
Micheal Jackson we all luv u so much. My cousin Jamie used to dance exactly like u when he was small and used 2 win all the award 4 it.God Bless u.Luv Tina
By Tina Finch.. Posted August 10 2009 at 2:24 PM.
As Jermaine Jackson said on Larry King Live last night cut the Jacko crap! Don't you people have any sense of shame by still calling Michael a wacko?
By Judy.. Posted August 9 2009 at 3:42 AM.
I AM MICHAEL JACKSON FAN AND I LOVE THE PART. OF LOVING FATHER GREAT HUMAN PERSON
WE MISS HIS GREAT TALENTS..
By suzie.. Posted August 4 2009 at 4:07 AM.
Dear Micheal
You Were An Amazing Man And Father. Words Cant Describe How DEvastated I Am That You Have Passed Away. I Hope You Are AT Peace . I LOve You So Much. xx
P.s To all the saddos,
He Is Gone! Stop Making Fun Of him now taht he's not around to defend himself! ITs called RESPECT
By PrincessOfTheNeonx.. Posted August 1 2009 at 8:21 PM.
call him what you want i think hes a bit dodgy but to his kids he was the best thy had clothes food and a house! So you can call him wat you want but he was never a bad father!
By sheffield_$4.. Posted August 1 2009 at 10:01 AM.
We do not know why Paris's hair was dyed so let's not say it's hideous. Maybe, Paris said that he wished his hair was blonde, so Michael said no problem. Why should it be a problem? It's not criminal. When someone is not like them, people say they are weird. Maybe, it's the people who can't stop criticising others are weird?
By Tisolga.. Posted July 31 2009 at 10:40 PM.
michael u r d best.we love u,and we will mis u.so long...
By james.. Posted July 31 2009 at 7:27 PM.
"Its sad that some people cant have respect for the living or the dead, and it is hurtful and unkund to make derogatory remarks about the family especially at a time like this."
How very true, hopefully this will all blow over soon. Its sad but life goes on it must.
By James.. Posted July 30 2009 at 6:40 PM.
should be called WEIRDO FAMILY
By jo.. Posted July 30 2009 at 5:37 AM.
Yup, he DID bleach the kid's hair. The boy was
born with really dark hair. Wacko must have
started bleaching it just before Paris was born.
There are pictures of the kid with white blonde
hair and black roots growing out.
It's HIDEOUS to bleach a toddler's hair like that...hideous!!
They were toys for him to play with.
When you're rich, you can buy people and
create your own little world with your own
little rules.
By Yup.. Posted July 30 2009 at 5:14 AM.
Was he Catholic? The white dress Paris is wearing looks like a communion dress.
By Marie.. Posted July 30 2009 at 1:06 AM.
lovely dad.
I do love him.
Pls tell me, it's just a joke that he died.
By annie.. Posted July 28 2009 at 7:39 AM.
please don´t call the family Wacko
for they was the best dad
By des.. Posted July 28 2009 at 3:29 AM.
He has not peroxided Prince's hair, i was that colour when i was that age, bleach blonde, but now it is a light brown, dark blonde colour, its called aging, i supposed ur hair has always been one colour? Idiot.
By George.. Posted July 27 2009 at 5:45 PM.
By proud2b50. Posted July 26 2009 at 8:48 AM.
one ting missing from the party photos..... other children!
...........................................
yeh right. so money-hungary parents can accuse him of molesting their children.
By addy.. Posted July 27 2009 at 4:41 PM.
please DO NOT CALL wacko or jacko it is MICHEAL JACKSON & please respect his death and his kids..that is why MJ was hidding his kids from the media.. PLEASE LEAVE THEM ALONE. R.I.P MJ you will always be in our heart always ''love you''
By laona.. Posted July 27 2009 at 4:23 PM.
HE'S NOT JACKO, NOT WACKO. THAT'S MICHAEL JACKSON ,PLEASE.
By M.. Posted July 27 2009 at 1:34 PM.
MJ Rocks,and will always rock. His music is beyond incredible,not matter what song is played, the booty will move.hes a legend.Forever in my life MJ, until we meet,0n the 7th floor,I wana rock with you!
By Tracee Davis .. Posted July 27 2009 at 10:24 AM.
Dearest MJ
I was bought up with your music because my parents loved you so much especially my mom. So sad that you have left the world you will forever be missed but you will live on through your unique music & sound. My own daughters are now listening to your music so I know it will live on in years to come..RIP MJ you will forever be a legend..I only wish you & your family werent branded with the name wacko it pulls at the heart strings when i hear or see it!!!
By Honeygirl.. Posted July 27 2009 at 12:17 AM.
These are truly beautiful pictures of a beautiful family sharing precious family time no family ever gets enough quality family time but this is theres we r truly privileged 2 see these pics RIP Micheal Jackson and may your beautiful children be forever guided in this mad mad world that we live in
By Terri.. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:16 PM.
Michael... Your're missed by so many people around the world. But most of all by Your 3 Wonderfull children, may God be With Them. *;0) I'm a 1958'er just like You were, Michael. I wasn't a so called fan of You, but you became a part of my life during the years... I simply love Your Music and Your Words! Thank You Michael, from The Bottom Of My Heart, May You Rest In Peace. Marianne, Denmark.
By M.Laprath.. Posted July 26 2009 at 10:56 PM.
Why did Michael Jackson nickname his baby blanket? I LOVE HIS MUSIC. It is awesome.
By christina shelton.. Posted July 26 2009 at 9:53 PM.
i am a black woman my childern father is white my daughter was born with brown hair it never change colour, my son with blond and as he got older it change until it is the same as his sisters. michael we thank God for the gift of you, and my he protect your children as you tried to do, and in this trouble world we are all wacko at some time or the other but give him and is family the respect and a little peace at this time, and remember with God there is no little or big sin all is sin
By felicia.. Posted July 26 2009 at 8:40 PM.
It appears to be a concensus that most people agree these look like normal pictures that could be any family that looks close. People should feel lucky to have this.
By kjn.. Posted July 26 2009 at 6:25 PM.
well i can't stop craying over the sad news cuz the world has lost the greatest artist dancer and singer we will never forget you jacko u are the best forever may you rest in peace and incha allah will see you in paradise god bless your children.
By saadi lai algeria.. Posted July 26 2009 at 5:57 PM.
These are just normal family fun photo's, nothing odd about them! We have all played dress up, my 3 year old is forever running around with his cousin's fairy costume on does'nt bother me because we have all done it.
I would be more concerned if all of the Jackson's photo's were of the children sitting fully posed and unappy looking.
The only thing that makes me sad about this 'album' is that there is not one photo where Jacko is truly happy, even when he is trying to smile his eyes still show sadness. I do believe he was an excellent father under the circumstances of his life, he was trying to provide them with a life full of happiness and 'normality' which by the looks of it he did yet even after all this he could'nt be happy within himself. So sad.
RIP Michael and may your children have the life of nomrality you always wanted them to have !
By Stais.. Posted July 26 2009 at 4:32 PM.
Michael,
I have followed you from I was very young I was introduced to your music at a young age by my step faher.
We have tickets for your shows in London just wish you would have survved to do the show the world we live in is a very sick and cruel place!
You were the worlds greatest superstar the only hyperstar we will ever see i have a four year old son who loves your music and how you dance.
RIP MJ King of Music!!!!!
Michael
Ireland!
By Michael McKinney.. Posted July 26 2009 at 3:31 PM.
R.I.P Michael.
By milo.. Posted July 26 2009 at 3:30 PM.
Like looking through ordinary photos of a kids birthday party. Only on a more widely, world known way. Just narrow it down to one of your own and there is nothing wrong with these cute, funny, adorable photos.
By Jon-Lee Paul Butler.. Posted July 26 2009 at 3:49 PM.
R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON THE GREATEST STAR OF ALL TIME WE LOVE YOU XXXX !
By THE GAVIN FAMILY.. Posted July 26 2009 at 2:57 PM.
Dear Michael.
It's been a month now, and I can't believe you're gone. You weren't personally in my life, but everything you did affected me. It's like your mere presence in this world sent vibes of hope, love and harmony into my life, and now you're gone.
This world doesn't deserve you!
Rest in peace, my love,
Ronnie, Israel.
By Ronnie.. Posted July 26 2009 at 3:08 PM.
MJ had issues all his live beacuse of name calling (50 years ago) and up to this age HUMAN NATURE has not change. We are no better that those people or the farther we ussaly blame (bullying) is very much part of society today expecially when you are clissify different to other. MJ has died but his young kids and family still live and the world are still called them the same name! shame, shame and shame. I am not surprise no one these day has respect for anything so never mind the dead, that make it easy beacuse MJ can no longer defend himself, hopefully time will. After all he was human like anyone els no matter what mistaks he had make that does not make hin any different to any one on this planet.
Be at peace now and if there are angel up there hopefully you will make them touch your kids.
The planet will never change as long as HUMAN NATURE is a live.
Thanks for the MUSIC AND MEMORIES, THEIR WIL BE FOREVER BE CHERISH.
Maria -London-26/07/08
You probably did not realise but there was much bigger love around the world for you than you could never imagine.
By Maria.. Posted July 26 2009 at 2:54 PM.
lovely photos indeed! gives the impression of a doting and loving father.RIP Michael
By vera/london.. Posted July 26 2009 at 2:26 PM.
My dear Michael, ... it is one month ... at your death. You are a admirable father, a gentle man, a great artist, one of the wonderful gift of sky for us. I love you forever because you are in my heart , in my mind in rest of my life. God rest your soul in peace.
By Livia.. Posted July 26 2009 at 2:30 PM.
wonder why there r no other kids in the party?? why not? i always do it with my family anyway... private party.. besides.. mj was accused of allegedly molesting and he vowed not to put himself in a vulnerable position again. i guess bringing other kids into the house would put him at risk of being targeted by materialistic parents and called a molestor again...
By ryan.. Posted July 26 2009 at 2:22 PM.
he was a loving father.
By luke19wales.. Posted July 26 2009 at 1:55 PM.
These pictures are beautiful - shows what a lovely caring father Michael was to his kids. Michael was a true music icon and we must not forget it. I love you Michael. Please stop calling him Wacko! God bless you Michael and thank you for sharing your great music with us which will live forever. May God bless and look after your beautiful kids.
By Esther .. Posted July 26 2009 at 1:39 PM.
im not an MJ fan, but give the kids a break. just looking at the photos, you can see Mj was a loving father!
yes u can qestions some of his own actions, but its not justifiable to take it out on his children. I agree with Charlotte, children do this all the time, but as there MJ children they get slated for it.
just leave the family alone now, they've had enough to go though, they dont deserved to be called the names there getting called!
By vikki.. Posted July 26 2009 at 1:29 PM.
MJ is dead. It's sad to hear that everything he did is
being tainted. Anyway,this is human nature,ready
to condemn and crucify. God will bless your children
and family. We love u still. RIP
By Vimla .. Posted July 26 2009 at 1:20 PM.
the kids seem happy aint that what its all about
By elaine.. Posted July 26 2009 at 12:21 PM.
look at your own family photo ok ? MJ have nothing wrong with all this photo with his beloved kids , a kid birthday party is not a must to have others kiads around ok.
By frank.. Posted July 26 2009 at 12:11 PM.
they are soooo cute
but at the same time they're just normal, having a birthday party with they're father
who really loves and cares for them all
Paris and Prince are so lovely together
and Blanket funny
YOU ROCK MICHAEL!!!
(not wacko Jacko)
By gerrr...... Posted July 26 2009 at 12:17 PM.
Its nice to see it maiko is a good man
By Thomas Sallu.. Posted July 26 2009 at 12:10 PM.
in the picture where Prince is bashing a pinnata there is another little girl next to michael, and in the one before Clinton you can see a baby in a high chair behind him while he's looking at blanket. maye they haven't published pictures of other kids for their privacy??
By Rachel.. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:35 AM.
These pictures are very nice. They show what a devoted father was Michael. I agree with Sophie - don't call kids and family Wacko! It's not moral
By Sasha.. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:32 AM.
every child plays dress up and role play, every child gets messy when eating.as for why is there no other kids at the party. every yr i get my kids a cake n do a tea party just for them.my oldest is 15 and i will do this for as long as i can because its our birthday celebration.these look like your average family pics. let the man rest in peace and leave his kids alone, have some respect.
By rach.. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:28 AM.
how do we no that prince had his hair dyed, my nephew has the exact same hair colour and he was born with brown hair! I havent read anywhere that it was bleached, so are people just jumping the gun?
By ami.. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:24 AM.
Has anyone noticed jordan's little lad jounior's hair? They get his highlighted u can clearly see, Dont agree with colouring childrens hair but doesn't make them bad parents. well doesn't make peter or michael bad parents, cant say much 4 jordan.
By vikki.. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:05 AM.
All kids play weddings and also mummy and daddy and they also play Drs and Nurses so give the kids a break. However, I do think its weird that no other children are at the birthday parties, that is down right odd.
By Andy & Hilary.. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:03 AM.
I'm a MJ fan, but even if I wasn't I still would be on his side, when my 2 kids were about same age as MJ's my daughter wore my wedding dress and my son were his best shirt and waistcoat, it's called role playing, nothing worry there, all kids need to do it, part of growing up. Please leave the poor man alone, he was the best ever, give him a break
By christine.. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:01 AM.
The pics r really sweet, They look like normal family snaps to me. He seemed a really caring father.
By vikki.. Posted July 26 2009 at 10:47 AM.
I didnt agree with dyeing Prince Michaels hair blonde, but its obvious that Paris was a daddys girl from all the photos that have been published, and the pictures of them with dirty faces are what being a child is all about.
By Debbie.. Posted July 26 2009 at 10:37 AM.
Well done Blink, posted on the 26th July - ALL children play games and dress up and one of them are bride and groom, i played it when i was a kid, does that make me weird too, come on... give him break and stop trying to justifying the names/ stories about him, he was innocent and thats that, well all know the accusations was about money, so now hold your hands up and let the man finally rest. RIP MJ. XXX
By proud2b50.. Posted July 26 2009 at 8:48 AM.
one ting missing from the party photos..... other children!
By sarah.. Posted July 26 2009 at 8:20 AM.
Its sad that some people cant have respect for the living or the dead, and it is hurtful and unkund to make derogatory remarks about the family especially at a time like this. Those poor children, have they not suffered enough with all the public shame and humiliation they have, and will, have to endure for the rest of their lives anyway. It is really not a nice reflection on the press and public who can be so hatefull, they would be the first to cry foul if the roles were reversed I'm sure. Come on , let the family and the public grieve with dignity and basic human respect please.
By erik.. Posted July 26 2009 at 2:25 AM.
The strangest thing is that he is peroxiding his toddlers hair....only his son, not his daughter...
By charlotte.. Posted July 26 2009 at 2:23 AM.
I'm by no means an MJ fan, far from it in fact, but to label the whole wedding thing as 'bizarre' is nonsence. Almost all young children will have played that game at some point, it's not weird at all
By Blink.. Posted July 26 2009 at 1:58 AM.
Nice pictures! But please don't call the family and children Wacko!
By Sophie.. Posted July 26 2009 at 1:31 AM.