Elton posted to social media hours before touching down in Australia for his 'Once In A Lifetime', six-show, tour. He acknowledged hadn't been true to himself or his wife by denying his sexuality when they married in Sydney in 1984.

The British pop icon said, "Many years ago, I chose Australia for my wedding to a wonderful woman [Renate Blauel] for whom I have such love and admiration. I wanted more than anything to be a good husband, but I denied who I really was - it caused my wife sadness, and caused me huge guilt and regret.

"To be worthy of someone's love, you have to be brave and clear eyed enough to be honest with yourself and your partner.

"It caused my wife sadness, and caused me huge guilt and regret."

"Almost 24 years ago, I met the person with whom I could be fully myself. When we married in 2014, it felt like that fact was accepted by the world.

For David [Furnish] and I, being able to openly love and commit to one another, and for that to be recognized and celebrated makes life truly worth living. That acceptance and support makes us want to be as kind, responsible and productive members of society, as well as the best parents, that we can be.