Revealed: Intimate pictures from Michael Jackson's family album seen for first time

For decades, he went to extraordinary lengths to shroud his family life in secrecy.

Now with his passing, photographs of the troubled star are emerging online that give a remarkable insight into his world.

These personal photos show a far more normal father and man than any of his bizarre showbusiness appearances of recent years.



Happy family? Michael Jackson holds 'Blanket' and Paris while Prince, right, looks into the camera



Family fun: Jackson with Prince and Paris in fancy dress at a children's party in 2003



Proud father: Jackson poses with daughter Paris



Party time: Jackson cuddles 'Blanket' while Prince and Paris, both in paper hats, look on