Sept 13, 2016 // Madonna jetted into London this week to help settle her son Rocco back into school after she settled her custody battle with ex Guy Ritchie.
Madonna jetted into London this week to help settle her son Rocco back into school after she settled her custody battle with ex Guy Ritchie.
But despite overcoming their rocky patch only months ago, Madonna risked embarrassing the 16-year-old by turning up on his first day back from summer break - while wearing a sheer blouse.
Seemingly oblivious, the Queen of Pop, 58, looked in high spirits as she walked out linking arms with his head teacher after a short meeting.
But despite overcoming their rocky patch only months ago, Madonna risked embarrassing the 16-year-old by turning up on his first day back from summer break - while wearing a sheer blouse.
Seemingly oblivious, the Queen of Pop, 58, looked in high spirits as she walked out linking arms with his head teacher after a short meeting.
Madonna and her son's principal looked to have become firm friends since they first met during tenser times in April, when the Vogue singer had only just patched up her rocky relationship with her eldest son after he moved to the UK to live with his father.
Despite adding a awkwardly sexy addition her ensemble for the school trip, Madonna kept the rest of her look rather demure - wearing a pencil skirt and sophisticated black heels.
Madonna flew into London to ensure the teenager settled into the new school term after Guy jetted to Malibu within days of the ruling.
The former couple recently settled their custody battle over son Rocco following nine months of dispute, agreeing that he must continue his education in England while still spending regular time with his mother in America.
On good terms: Madonna affectionately embraced the school boss as she headed to her chauffeured car
Fond farewell: The pair looked as if they have struck up a friendship, with the principal walking Madonna to the car and wishing her farewell
Showdown: They first met during tenser times in April, when the Vogue singer had only just patched up her rocky relationship with her eldest son after he moved to the UK to live with his father
According to reports, the hitmaker was concerned the absence of Guy, 47, who is believed to be spending the week at Sting's Malibu mansion, would affect their son's schooling.
A source close to Madonna said: 'It's the start of a new school year and if his father, who lives in London, can't be there, then his mother is going to have to be.'
Rocco was spotted enjoying his final days of summer as she strolled around London with pals before heading back to his studies.
He was seen in high spirits as he wore a pink T-shirt and baggy jeans while he chatted on his phone.
Final summer fun: Rocco was spotted enjoying his final days of summer as she strolled around London with pals before heading back to his studies
Chinwag: He was seen in high spirits as he wore a pink T-shirt and baggy jeans while he chatted on his phone
Keeping in contact: Rocco then took a seat as he eagerly texted a pal
Earlier in the week as she arrived at Heathrow, Madonna covered up in all-black and even sported some chunky shades as she arrived at Heathrow airport.
On Sunday evening the songstress was spotted jetting out of JFK airport in the same ensemble.
Guy reached a settlement with ex-wife Madonna hours before they were due in court in New York on Wednesday.
Back in town: On Monday morning Madonna flew into London to ensure Rocco settled into the new school term
Incognito: The blonde star covered up in all-black and was still sporting chunky shades as she arrived at Terminal 5
Case settled: Madonna and Guy recently settled their custody battle over son Rocco following months of dispute, agreeing that he must continue his education in England while still spending regular time with his mother in America
Speaking outside the court Guy's lawyer, Peter Bronstein, said the teenager would continue to live with his father in London.
According to Page Six, Bronstein said: 'The case is settled and everyone agrees that Rocco’s needs changed and he’s going to be living with dad.
'Everyone’s agreed to that and there’s no further need for any kind of a court case.'
Court spokesman Lucian Chalfen confirmed Madonna and Guy had reached a settlement, which was filed on Tuesday.
Undercover mother: She suffered an embarrassing nip slip the day before at a NYFW show; And on Sunday night Madonna made sure to cover up while catching a flight out of New York's JFK airport
True star power: The blonde star covered up in all-black and even sported some chunky shades for her flight out of town
Blazer her trail: The star also wore a sharp and trendy coat as she arrived at JFK
Madonna's attorney declined to comment on the matter at the time.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for both the British director and the American pop star for comment.
The custody disagreement began in December 2015 during a falling out between Rocco and his musician mother when he abandoned her Rebel Hearts tour.
Heading to London after fleeing the European leg of his mother's tour, the teenager spent Christmas with Guy and his wife Jacqui - later refusing to return to America to star the school term in January.
The website claims that Madonna thought Guy 'had poisoned her son against her' and, 'as the disciplinarian [parent], she felt guy was way too permissive'.
Strict parenting: Madonna (here at this year's Met Gala in May) has been trying to appear more lenient with her parenting of late
Family trip: Rocco recently joined Madonna and her son David on an emotional family trip to his place of birth, Milawi
The terms of their agreement remain confidential, but it is understood that Rocco will be schooled in London, with regular visits from his mother.
The parents entered into a legal battle at the end of 2015, when the teenager ignored a court order to fly back from Ritchie's London home to live with her in New York.
News that the pair were nearing a deal broke in June when the New York hearing was delayed for a second time.
The Material Girl singer and her ex-husband were due to appear before a judge at Manhattan Supreme Court but it was similarly adjourned hours before.
During the last hearing in New York, Madonna's lawyers claimed that Ritchie taught his son to disrespect the law by refusing to return him to his mother.
Judge Deborah Kaplan scolded both parties and told them to resolve their differences for the sake of Rocco.
In March, at the High Court in London, Mr Justice MacDonald told the former couple that they risked ruining what was left of Rocco's childhood if they carried on feuding.
Madonna and Guy - who remarried in 2015 has three of children under five with Jacqui - divorced in 2008 after eight years of marriage.
Though Madonna has a daughter, Lourdes Leon with ex Carlos Leon, and two adoptive children, David and Mercy; Rocco was their only child.
During the most recent dispute, Madonna reportedly hired private detectives to spy on Rocco, while Ritchie launched a parallel legal action in London's High Court.
Taking a swipe: Ritchie's second wife Jacqui (pictured) seemed to take a swipe at Madonna when she posted a picture of Rocco at their wedding on Christmas day, when they he was with them instead of Madonna
Happy birthdays: Recently, Rocco and Madonna have celebrated their 16th and 58th birthdays, respectively, together
The row began when Rocco left his mother's Rebel Heart world tour when she reportedly confiscated his mobile phone, and he subsequently refused to return home with her to the States.
Rocco spent Christmas in London with his father, who is the director of films including Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, and has largely been living with him ever since.
In March, Madonna told an audience in Auckland that accepted that she had ‘lost the battle,’ breaking down as she told them: 'There’s no love stronger than a mother for her son.'
As soon as the Material Girl singer's worldwide tour concluded that month, she hopped straight on a plane to the UK to patch things up with her eldest son.
As the row unfolded Madonna made a series of swipes at her former husband in public and on social media.
Ritchie's second wife also posted a picture on Christmas day of Rocco at their wedding, in what was seen as a veiled swipe at Madonna.
Though more recently, in April, Guy was seen to put in the time to repairing his bond with Madonna and was spotted taking wine around to her London home as a peace offering.
Madonna has also invested time into proving to Rocco that she can be a more relaxed parent.
Later that month, after pictures of the teenager claimed to show Rocco 'drinking and smoking under a bridge' she treated him to a late-night, sold out performance of stage show You Me Bum Bum Train in London.
He also bonded with his half-sister Lourdes Leon at a performance of off-Broadway show Sleep No More.
She also took him away on a special trip to Milawi, where David and Mercy were born, this July to bring the whole family together.
In August, Madonna made sure that Rocco was sufficiently spoiled on his 16th birthday, too.
The Mail On Sunday revealed that Madonna had spent £50,000 on a private jet to fly Rocco and some pals to New York to celebrate his sweet 16.
Shortly after the court ruling, Madonna took to social media on to hit back at the decision, writing that sometimes a mother 'need to be a b****'.
'The case is settled and everyone agrees that Rocco’s needs changed and he’s going to be living with dad': Bronstien said that both parties had agreed it was in Rocco's best interests
Despite adding a awkwardly sexy addition her ensemble for the school trip, Madonna kept the rest of her look rather demure - wearing a pencil skirt and sophisticated black heels.
Madonna flew into London to ensure the teenager settled into the new school term after Guy jetted to Malibu within days of the ruling.
The former couple recently settled their custody battle over son Rocco following nine months of dispute, agreeing that he must continue his education in England while still spending regular time with his mother in America.
Fond farewell: The pair looked as if they have struck up a friendship, with the principal walking Madonna to the car and wishing her farewell
Showdown: They first met during tenser times in April, when the Vogue singer had only just patched up her rocky relationship with her eldest son after he moved to the UK to live with his father
Final summer fun: Rocco was spotted enjoying his final days of summer as she strolled around London with pals before heading back to his studies
Chinwag: He was seen in high spirits as he wore a pink T-shirt and baggy jeans while he chatted on his phone
Keeping in contact: Rocco then took a seat as he eagerly texted a pal
Back in town: On Monday morning Madonna flew into London to ensure Rocco settled into the new school term
Incognito: The blonde star covered up in all-black and was still sporting chunky shades as she arrived at Terminal 5
Case settled: Madonna and Guy recently settled their custody battle over son Rocco following months of dispute, agreeing that he must continue his education in England while still spending regular time with his mother in America
Undercover mother: She suffered an embarrassing nip slip the day before at a NYFW show; And on Sunday night Madonna made sure to cover up while catching a flight out of New York's JFK airport
True star power: The blonde star covered up in all-black and even sported some chunky shades for her flight out of town
Blazer her trail: The star also wore a sharp and trendy coat as she arrived at JFK
Strict parenting: Madonna (here at this year's Met Gala in May) has been trying to appear more lenient with her parenting of late
Family trip: Rocco recently joined Madonna and her son David on an emotional family trip to his place of birth, Milawi
Taking a swipe: Ritchie's second wife Jacqui (pictured) seemed to take a swipe at Madonna when she posted a picture of Rocco at their wedding on Christmas day, when they he was with them instead of Madonna
Happy birthdays: Recently, Rocco and Madonna have celebrated their 16th and 58th birthdays, respectively, together
'The case is settled and everyone agrees that Rocco’s needs changed and he’s going to be living with dad': Bronstien said that both parties had agreed it was in Rocco's best interests
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