Freddie Mercury’s Alleged ‘Secret’ Daughter Revealed in New Biography

More than three decades after Freddie Mercury’s death, a stunning new claim has emerged: the legendary Queen frontman may have had a secret daughter.

In the upcoming biography Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love, author Lesley-Ann Jones alleges that the rock icon fathered a daughter in 1976 during a brief relationship. The woman, now 48 years old and identified only as “B,” reportedly grew up away from the public eye, her true paternity known only to a very select group within Mercury’s inner circle.

According to Jones, the arrangement to keep B’s identity private was made by Mercury, the child’s mother, and the man who raised her — the mother’s husband, who acted as the girl’s stepfather. The trio reportedly agreed that the child would be raised by the couple, while Mercury remained involved in the background.

“It was decided between the three adults that the child would live with her mother and her husband – the child’s stepfather,” Jones writes in the book. “Freddie visited and stayed with them frequently.”

Despite Mercury’s active presence in their lives, the arrangement was shrouded in secrecy. Even some members of Mercury’s own household reportedly had no idea that he had fathered a child. The level of discretion maintained around the alleged daughter is described as extraordinary — a private life kept entirely separate from the public persona of one of rock music’s most flamboyant performers.

The biography’s claims are rooted in what Jones says is a deeply personal archive of material: private notebooks allegedly kept by Mercury himself and later handed down to his daughter before his death in 1991.

“He entrusted his collection of private notebooks to me, his only child and his next of kin,” B is quoted as saying in the book. “The written record of his private thoughts, memories and feelings about everything he had experienced.”

According to Jones, B came forward with the diaries in 2021 and approached her with the idea of turning their contents into a book. After three and a half years of working closely with her, Jones says she has no doubt about the woman’s authenticity.

“My instinct was to doubt everything,” Jones admits. “But I am absolutely sure she is not a fantasist. No one could have faked all this. Why would she have worked with me for three-and-a-half years, never demanding anything?”

The revelation is sure to ignite debate among Queen fans and music historians alike. Mercury, known for his larger-than-life stage presence and deeply private nature offstage, never publicly acknowledged having children. His romantic relationships — including a lifelong bond with Mary Austin and several male partners — have been widely documented, but no mention of a child has ever surfaced until now.

Love, Freddie may also offer rare insight into the personal reflections of the singer, who rarely shared his inner life outside of a tight circle of friends. If authentic, the diaries could represent one of the most intimate glimpses yet into the mind of a man who shaped rock history.

The book’s release comes at a time when interest in Freddie Mercury remains strong, following the massive success of the 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. With the new claims surfacing, fans may be eager to learn more — not just about his music, but about the private man behind the legend.

Whether the world embraces this new chapter of Mercury’s life or approaches it with skepticism, one thing is clear: the legacy of Freddie Mercury continues to evolve, revealing new stories long after the final curtain fell.