Michael Jackson’s three children are doing well in the permanent care of their grandmother, Katherine, says family friend Kathy Hilton.

Hilton told People, that Paris, 11, Prince 12, and Blanket, 7, are “wonderful”.

Hilton is the socialite mother of Paris and Nicky, of the famous Hilton hotels dynasty. She said of the Jackson children: “Their grandmother is incredible and they could not be in better hands. I believe they are being home-schooled, which I think is appropriate for this year.”

Hilton, 50, has known the family since she was 13. She emphasised: “They’re getting along and they have an incredible family. They really are, I promise you.”

In countless reports, the late Michael’s siblings have said the children, who live at the family’s Encino compound, have many cousins to play with and are managing well.