Guy Ritchie’s father has confirmed rumours that Madonna and his son are going through a rough patch in their marriage. But John Ritchie reckons the pair are putting their troubles behind them for the sake of their children. “It’s the children that will keep them together. The children are everything to them,” John says. of their sojourn to Los Angeles with Rocco (5) and Lourdes (9), he adds, “LA seems to have helped them. It’s easier out there because there is less pressure. They have put everything behind them and have gone to LA to enjoy themselves. They’re able to go home at night and be together. They both want to see the children. They are going to have a good time out there and be a family.” [12 April 2006]