Michael Jackson - Jackson's Nanny 'Was Secret Girlfriend'

MICHAEL JACKSON was secretly dating his kids' nanny GRACE RWARAMBA, according to a new report.

The late star's former head of security recently claimed Jackson had a secret lover who he kept shielded from the public eye, insisting only close members of the singer's family were aware of the romance.

Matt Fiddes, who was one of Jackson's most trusted aides, refused to name the mystery woman - but claimed they had been a couple for many years.

He said, "The family were aware that there was someone special in his life who he loved and adored and had his ups and downs with.

"I know she's been with him for some time in different capacities but it's up to her if she wants it to come out or the family to speak about this very private information."

Now a British newspaper claims the star's secret lover was Rwaramba, who spent 17 years working for Jackson, starting as his assistant and eventually looking after his three children.

Another of Jackson's former minders has spoken anonymously to the Sunday Mirror - claiming the pair was in a longterm relationship.

He says, "Grace was the closest person to Michael and the kids. She will be broken-hearted. The children were always their first priority and like any couple they would row if they disagreed about how they were being brought up. But the difference between Grace and the other women in Michael's life was that she had absolutely no interest in fame. It was something she actively avoided and Michael was determined to keep her and their relationship out of the public gaze.The romance was well known among staff but it was made very clear to them that this was not something that should be part of the public domain."