### Phoebe Gates and Arthur McCartney: A Relationship Timeline
Phoebe Gates and Arthur Donald, two scions of tech and music royalty, have been making headlines with their blossoming relationship. The couple, who have been dating since 2023, have shared several significant moments together, supporting each other through various milestones. Here’s a detailed timeline of their relationship.
#### October 2022: The Connection Begins
Before they started dating, Phoebe Gates publicly expressed her admiration for Arthur Donald’s aunt, Stella McCartney. In an interview with Women’s Wear Daily, Phoebe shared how she felt a deep connection with Stella due to their similar backgrounds and shared values. Phoebe admired how Stella leveraged her platform to promote sustainability, a cause close to Phoebe’s heart as well.
#### October 2023: Instagram Debut
A year later, Phoebe and Arthur made their relationship Instagram official. Phoebe posted a picture of the couple in Paris, captioning it “Paris on film 💙.” This post sparked dating rumors, which were further fueled by comments from friends and fellow activists.
#### March 2024: Relationship Insights
In an interview with Bustle, Phoebe declined to comment directly on her relationship with Arthur but did share her dating dealbreakers. She emphasized the importance of respecting personal freedoms, particularly those of women, as a non-negotiable aspect of any relationship she would consider.
#### April 2024: Social Media Cameos
Phoebe shared more glimpses of her life with Arthur through an Instagram photo dump. The pictures included candid shots of Arthur cooking in a bathrobe and the couple enjoying a walk in a garden. These posts subtly confirmed their relationship to the public.
#### June 2024: Graduation Celebration
Phoebe graduated from Stanford University with a degree in human biology, completing her studies in just three years. In a photo essay for Nylon, she shared several candid moments from her graduation day, including a sweet picture of Arthur giving her a piggyback ride. “My boyfriend, Arthur, giving me a lift post-ceremony,” she captioned the photo, officially confirming their relationship.
Phoebe expressed her joy and gratitude for having her family and friends, including Arthur, by her side during this significant milestone. “It’s the end of one chapter, and beginning of another, and it was such a privilege to have this time with our family and friends to celebrate this,” she told the magazine.
#### Backgrounds and Family Ties
Phoebe Gates is the youngest child of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, who divorced in 2021 after 27 years of marriage. She has an older sister, Jennifer, and a brother, Rory. Arthur Donald, on the other hand, comes from a family equally steeped in fame. He is the eldest son of Mary McCartney and Alistair Donald. Mary is one of Paul McCartney’s five children, making Arthur the grandson of the Beatles legend.
Phoebe and Arthur’s paths crossed long before they started dating, thanks to the friendship between Phoebe’s mother, Melinda, and Arthur’s aunt, Stella McCartney. Phoebe had long admired Stella and was thrilled when she finally got to meet her during an internship at British Vogue in London.
#### Personal and Professional Lives
Phoebe Gates is not just known for her famous lineage but also for her advocacy for women’s rights and her entrepreneurial spirit. She is gearing up to launch a new tech company and fashion startup named Phia. Before dating Arthur, Phoebe was in a relationship with Stanford alum Robert Ross.
Arthur Donald, born on April 3, 1999, in England, attended University College School in North London before transferring to Yale University, where he studied history. He graduated from Yale in 2021 and currently works as an investor at the Collaborative Fund. He has also worked as an analyst at Beehouse and Goldman Sachs and completed an internship at Lucasfilm.
#### Public Appearances and Future Plans
The couple has made several public appearances together, including attending the premiere of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Despite their high-profile backgrounds, Phoebe and Arthur have managed to keep their relationship relatively private, sharing only glimpses of their life together on social media.
Phoebe’s graduation was a significant event for the couple, with Phoebe’s mother, Melinda, delivering the commencement speech. Phoebe shared her motivation to complete her degree in three years, partly driven by her desire to witness her mother’s speech as a graduate. “I knew I had to make it happen if I could because I wanted to watch my mother deliver this year’s commencement speech as a graduate,” she told Nylon. “I can’t think of a better ending!”
As Phoebe and Arthur continue to support each other through their personal and professional journeys, their relationship serves as a testament to the power of love and mutual respect. With their shared values and strong family ties, Phoebe Gates and Arthur Donald are undoubtedly a couple to watch.
Source: Nylon, Women’s Wear Daily, Bustle, People
