Elton John To Marry Long Term Gay Partner David Furnish In 2014

Elton John is set to marry his long term partner, David Furnish, once same sex marriage becomes law in 2014 in England and Wales.

Speaking recently with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, the British singer said “I have to set an example.”

In a recent interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Elton John revealed that his partner, David Furnish, and him would be getting married in 2014.

Those familiar with this famous gay couple know that they were among the first couples to enter a civil partnership in 2005 in the UK. Elton said that it’s his responsibility to get married…

“Listen David and I are [a] very high-profile gay couple, probably the most high-profile gay couple in the world. You have to set an example.”

Elton and David have been a couple since 1993 and presently, have two sons together. Zachary born in 2010 and Elijah who was born earlier this year.

Elton recently performed with his children’s godmother, Lady Gaga, for her Thanksgiving special with the Muppets. Below is a clip of Lady Gaga talking about Elton’s kids on The Ellen Show

Tufiakwa!