This month, as his sister Paris Jackson reportedly ended her engagement, Michael Jackson’s eldest son, Prince, has announced his own engagement to his longtime girlfriend, Molly Schirmang. The 28-year-old took to Instagram to share the news in a heartfelt post that paid tribute to his late father.
The announcement was accompanied by a carousel of photos chronicling the couple’s eight-year relationship. Prince’s caption read, “8 years down ♾️ to go,” and he expressed his excitement for their next chapter, saying, “Molly and I have spent a lot of time together and made incredible memories. We’ve traveled the world, graduated and grown so much together. I’m excited for this next chapter in our lives as we continue to grow and make great memories. I love you babs.”1
I2n a sweet nod to his father, Prince set the Instagram post to Michael Jackson’s 1987 song, “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You.” The photos included key milestones from their relationship, such as their college graduation and a picture of the couple with Prince’s grandmother, Katherine Jackson, outside the family’s historic Hayvenhurst compound.
The announcement has been met with an outpouring of well wishes from fans and family members, marking a joyous moment for the Jackson family.