Prince Jackson, the late King of Pop's eldest son, graduates from high school with honors. The 18-year-old received his diploma from Buckley High School in Sherman Oaks Saturday, May 30.
Michael Jackson's eldest son with former wife Debbie Rowe, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., graduated from senior year in the presence of his very supportive family, including sister, Paris; grandmother, Katherine; aunt, La Toya; cousin, TJ and other friends and relatives.
Tito Joe (or TJ), the youngest son of Jackson 5's Tito Jackson, posted a photo with Prince, saying, "Prince, you have grown into an incredibly special young man. Words can't express how proud I am of you. I will ALWAYS be here to support you wherever life takes you. I love you!"
A photo posted by TJ Jackson (@tjjackson9) on May 30, 2015 at 11:31am PDT
According to on-lookers, Prince's younger sister Paris was seen fixing his shirt collar and giving him a tight embrace during the celebrations. The whole Jackson family also gave a standing ovation, cheering and whistling as his name was called, and when he stood up to get a hold of his diploma.
Aunt La Toya Jackson also tweeted a photo with her nephew, saying, "So very proud of @princemjjjaxon YOU DID! And you did it with Honors!!! #buckleyclassof2015 and another photo with the Jackson family.
So very proud of @princemjjjaxon YOU DID! And you did it with Honors!!! #buckleyclassof2015 pic.twitter.com/mc2JSfFKwj — La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) May 30, 2015
For Prince's college plans, he tweeted, April 29, that it was tough deciding whether to go to Loyola Marymount University or University of Southern California. He later then said he has finally decided to go to LMU on the social media platform.
I've chosen LMU. I'm following what felt right for me, my family. Since 1st visit, the campus felt like home for my next 4 years. #LMU19
— Prince Jackson (@princemjjjaxon) April 30, 2015
Prince mentioned previously that he wanted to study film, business, or mechanical science.
In 2012, TJ was granted legal co-guardianship of Michael Jackson's children along with matriarch Katherine, including 17-year-old Paris and 13-year-old Blanket. This was made effective after the pop star's death by cardiac arrest in 2009.
Michael had sole custody of his three children after the divorce with ex-wife Debbie Rowe was granted in 1999.
