Inside Michael Jackson kids' close bond - grief, following his footsteps and new music

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Michael Jackson's three children share a bond like no other says his eldest son Prince Jackson.With the siblings sprung into the spotlight from birth, they had no choice but to learn to lean on each other in times of need.Their entire family structure was turned on its head when the King of Pop - who had full custody of Prince, Paris and Prince Jackson II (also known as Blanket), tragically passed away on June 25 2009.After their father's sudden death, the trio were sent to live with their grandmother Katherine after she was appointed their legal guardian by the courts.Life wasn't always easy for the two brothers and sister after they'd enjoyed a totally different lifestyle at the notorious Neverland - to later being raised by Katherine who was a strict Jehovah's Witness on a ranch.As Michael's eldest son marks his 25th birthday today, Daily Star wanted to celebrate the special occasion with a glance into his loving relationship with his two siblings.Before the Thriller star had passed away, Prince agreed with his father that he would take on the role of keeping the family together.During a Good Morning Britain interview, the former Soundflowers music producer said: "When we were growing up, my father would say, 'We could have nothing, but you look around in this room, your brother, your sister, and me, that's all you'll ever have.'"He added: "And that always stuck with my siblings and I, and we have such a close relationship.

Because I'm the oldest, my father would always tell me [that] I have to make sure that the group is taken care of and that I have to be the leader and lead by example.Prince previously opened up about struggling with the loss of his dad, telling the Los Angeles Times: "I don’t think it’s anything.