Celebrity romances often capture as much attention as their achievements. The personal lives of high-profile figures like Hollywood stars and heirs become topics of fascination around the world. On the other hand, relationships in the limelight come with added scrutiny. So, when they end, the world often watches closely. That’s now the case with Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, whose relationship and recent split have made headlines.
Phoebe and Arthur’s split, she hints at a new love
According to People, Phoebe Gates, 22, has reportedly broken up with her boyfriend of nearly two years, Arthur Donald, 26. He is the grandson of music legend Sir Paul McCartney. Arthur had been a steady presence in Phoebe’s life, from her Stanford graduation to social outings. But the couple have reportedly part ways.
The speculation began after Phoebe sat down for a conversation on Burnout’s podcast, which she co-hosts with friend Sophia Kianni. During the chat, she hinted that she has already moved on. She went on to reveal that she is dating a guy who literally doesn’t have Instagram and believes it is “the best thing ever.”
Although she didn’t share the name or other details, she gushed about his grounded nature, adding that sharing her creative work with him has been refreshing.
How did Phoebe Gates and Arthur Donald fall in love?
Phoebe and Arthur’s romance reportedly began in October 2023, when they were introduced through his aunt, fashion designer Stella McCartney. The duo’s relationship largely remained private, though their pictures would occasionally surface on social media. Later, in June 2024, she confirmed the relationship publicly in a Nylon photo essay documenting her Stanford University graduation. She shared a photo of Arthur giving her a “lift post-ceremony” and added there could not have been a better ending than that. Arthur even joined Phoebe and her mother, Melinda Gates, at The Albies. So, the rumours of their split have surprised fans.
Who is Bill Gates’s youngest daughter, Phoebe Gates?
Phoebe Gates was born on September 14, 2002. She is not only known as the daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates but also for carving out her own identity as an entrepreneur and advocate. After graduating from Stanford University, she co-founded Phia, a digital fashion platform aimed at promoting sustainable shopping, alongside Sophia Kianni in 2023. The platform launched in beta in late 2024 and focuses on helping consumers make environmentally conscious fashion choices. Phoebe is also a co-host of The Burnouts podcast and actively speaks on women’s health, reproductive rights, and public health issues.
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