Michael Jackson - Jackson's Intimate Family Snaps Published

Intimate photos showing MICHAEL JACKSON cradling his children with DEBBIE ROWE have been published - just days after his ex-wife vowed to fight for custody of the kids.

The star had two children, Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11, with Rowe. His youngest son Prince Michael 'Blanket' II, seven, was born to an unnamed surrogate mother.

All three kids are currently in the care of their paternal grandmother Katherine after she was granted temporary guardianship earlier this week (begs29Jun09), following the star's tragic death.

Rowe told a local California TV news reporter on Thursday (02Jul09) she plans to fight for custody of her children, stating: "I want my kids."

Now intimate pictures of Jackson's life with Rowe have been printed by British tabloid the News of the World.

The snaps, taken just days after Paris was born in 1998, were shot by a professional photographer at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverley Hills, and show her being cradled lovingly by her parents.

The photos also include her older brother Prince Michael and show Rowe kissing and cuddling the tot.