Bill Gates Children
Bill and Melinda Gates have made a conscious effort to keep their children out of the public eye, and have stated that they want their children to have as normal a childhood as possible.
Phoebe Adele
Phoebe Adele Gates is the youngest daughter of Bill Gates. She was born on September 14, 2002. She has an older sister Jennifer Gates and an older brother Rory John Gates.
Mot much is publicly known about her as her parents have kept her life private.
Age
She was born in Seatle in 2002. Her age is 20. She will become 21 in September 2023.
Education
She studies at the private Lake Side School, where her father and her siblings also went. Phoebe Gates also went to The School of American Ballet at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
Phoebe was listed in the “World’s Ten Most Powerful Kid”. She still lives at her parent’s house in Medina, Washington. Bill Gates daughter is active on Instagram and sometimes shows photos inside and around the house.
She also has been involved in philanthropic activities through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which is one of the largest private foundations in the world and focuses on issues such as global health, education and poverty.
In general, the Gates family tend to keep their personal lives private and not much information is readily available in the public domain about Phoebe Adele Gates’ education, career or activities.
Jennifer Katharine
Jennifer Katharine Gates is the oldest child of Bill and Melinda. She was born on April 26, 1996. She graduated from Stanford University in 2018 with a degree in human biology.
She is an accomplished equestrian. Bill bought a ranch in Florida for Jennifer’s horse show jumping career.
Jennifer is active on social media: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferkgates
In early 2020 she announced she was engaged to Nayel Nasser. On her Instagram account she wrote: “Nayel Nassar, you are one of a kind. Absolutely swept me off my feet this past weekend, surprising me in the most meaningful location over one of our many shared passions. I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives learning, growing, laughing, and loving together. Yes, a million times over.”
Nayel Nassar is a professional equestrian. He began riding at age five and jumping at ten. Nasser qualified for the FEI World Cup Finals in 2013, 2014, and 2017. Nayel was born in Chicago and grew up in Kuwait. Since 2009 he lives in California.
Nayel and Jennifer married in October 2021. She now studies at the Icahn School of Medicine.
Rory John
Rory John Gates is Bill’s second child. He was born on May 23, 1999. He has just finished his MBA at Lakeside School.
Not much is publicly known about Rory.
It is reported that he is planning to join his father’s business empire and pursue philanthropic activities. Rory’s net worth is estimated at $10 million.
Bill Gates (ex-)Wife
Melinda Ann
Melinda was Bill Gates’s wife. She was born Melinda Ann French on August 15, 1964.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and economics in 1986 and an MBA in 1987. Melinda began dating Bill Gates in 1987, after meeting him at a trade fair in New York. Bill and Melinda married in 1994. After graduation, she became a marketing manager with Microsoft. In 2000, she co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She is considered to be one of the world’s most powerful women.
Melinda is known for her philanthropic work in various fields such as public health, education, and women’s and children’s rights. The foundation focuses on improving healthcare and reducing extreme poverty worldwide, and has donated billions of dollars to various causes. In 2020 Melinda Gates has started working on her new project: Pivotal Ventures, which is an investment and incubation company to advocate and invest in organizations and policies that help women and families.
More:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melinda_Gates
Separation
In May 2021 Bill and Melinda announced their separation, after 27 years of marriage. In a joint statement, they explained that they “no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives.” They will continue to work together on their Foundation. It is believed that Bill and Melinda didn’t have a prenup, so they probably have divided their assets based on a separation agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does Phoebe Adele Gates do?
She is currently studying at Stanford University and plans to graduate in 2025. She is also doing modeling work.
Where is Phoebe Gates now?
She lives in her father’s house (Xanadu 2.0) in Medina, Washington.
How old is Phoebe Adele Gates?
She is 20. Her birthday is September 14, 2002.
What does Jennifer Katharine Gates do?
She is an equestrian and studies at the Icahn School of Medicine
What college does Rory Gates attend?
He studied at Lakeside School, the best private high school in Washington state.
What is Rory John Gates worth?
His net worth is $10 million.
Does Bill Gates have a grandson?
No, he has 3 children, but no grandchildren.