Michael Jackson's son Prince Jackson graduates from college and shares rare photo with brother Blanket

It was a family affair when Michael Jackson's son Prince Jackson graduated yesterday from Loyola Marymount University.

The 22-year-old graduated "Cum Laude" (that's with honours in Aussie speak) from the college's School of Business in LA, with a strong focus on entrepreneurship.

"I met so many people and learned so much that the experience alone is worth it. I wish I could thank everyone that helped me make it to the end but I can't and unfortunately they're not all pictured here," Prince said alongside a few happy snaps of the occasion, which featured his grandma Katherine Jackson and auntie La Toya Jackson.

"But the biggest thanks goes to @tjjackson9 and his brothers @tarylljackson and @tajjackson who kept pushing me to graduate and finish up my degree when I wanted to quit," Prince revealed. He of course was referring to his cousins TJ Jackson, Taryll Jackson and Taj Jackson, who are the sons of Michael's brother, Tito Jackson.

"Honestly I can't tell you if all of it was worth it yet but I am proud of my degree as I believe it is a testament to my dedication and discipline," Prince said of his achievement at the top-ranked Catholic university in the US. "I'm thankful for LMUs education of a whole person and the implementation of Jesuit values because I believe they inspire graduates like me to continue to change the world for the better."

While Prince's sister, Paris Jackson, was missing from the event, their brother Prince Michael Jackson II, aka Blanket Jackson, make a rare appearance.

In one photo Prince posted to Instagram, the siblings posed closely together as Blanket cracked a tiny smile next to his big brother.

This is the second time in three weeks Blanket has made a rare public appearance. The 17-year-old has mainly stayed out of the spotlight since their father died in 2009, but last month even he couldn't resist queuing up to watch the hotly-anticipated Avengers: Endgame movie with Prince and their family and friends.