Who is Phoebe Gates' boyfriend, Arthur Donald? Grandson of legend Paul McCartney; his net worth revealed

Phoebe Gates, the youngest daughter of tech billionaire Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, is now in the spotlight for her relationship with Arthur Donald, the eldest grandson of legendary musician Paul McCartney.

The couple has kept things largely private, but buzz around their relationship started in October 2023 when Phoebe shared a Paris trip photo tagging Arthur in the background.

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She later confirmed their relationship in a 2024 Instagram post following her Stanford graduation, writing: “My boyfriend, Arthur, giving me a lift post-ceremony.” The couple was also seen attending the “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” premiere, as reported by Page Six.

Who is Arthur Donald?

Arthur Donald, 26, is the son of Mary McCartney and grandson of Paul McCartney. A Yale University graduate, Arthur has worked at firms like Beehouse and Goldman Sachs and currently holds a position at Iconiq Capital in San Francisco.

Before attending Yale, Arthur studied at University College School in North London. Despite his famous musical roots, Phoebe Gates once mentioned in The New York Times that Arthur “does not have any musical talent.”

As reported by Tatler, he previously dated Ava Phillippe, daughter of Hollywood actors Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe.

Arthur keeps a low profile and maintains a private Instagram account.

Phoebe Gates: Tech entrepreneur and activist

Phoebe Gates, 21, is a Stanford graduate and the co-founder of Phia, an AI-powered fashion-tech startup that promotes sustainable shopping. She launched the app with Sophia Kianni and has been increasingly active in women’s rights and climate advocacy.

Phoebe’s public image reflects a balance of ambition and grounded values. In an earlier Women’s Wear Daily interview, she also shared that her mother, Melinda Gate,s and Stella McCartney, Arthur’s aunt, are “good friends.

With one partner rooted in tech royalty and the other in music royalty, the pair has been dubbed a modern-day power couple. Tatler playfully described their relationship as “Microsoft meets the Beatles,” capturing the intrigue and charm surrounding them.

Arthur Donald’s net worth

Arthur Donald’s wealth stems from his inheritance as the grandson of legendary musician Paul McCartney. Donald commands financial and social influence as the heir to the McCartney fortune.