Heart throb of millions, the pop icon ‘Madonna’ decided not to bid adieu to Britain even when she has broken up with her husband, British Director, Guy Ritchie. Madonna who is presently 50 years old, married the director(40), in December 2000 at Skebi Castle in the Scottish highlands.

Madonna who was supposed to leave for New York with her kids as soon as she gets divorce from Ritchie, now changes her mind as the British director admitted that it was in best of interests for the kids to remain in Britain.

According to a source, “Everyone expected Madonna to up sticks and go and live in New York - taking the children with her. But despite some of the unhappy memories that London holds, she still feels that it's the best base for the kids”.

The singer believes that making the kids stay in London will give them an opportunity to be in touch with their father. Lourdes who is 12 years old, Rocco 7 years and David 2 years seems to be well adjusted with their present surroundings in school and the singer does not want to take any step that will interfere with their lives. While it was believed that Madonna will start her career afresh by shifting to New York, one cannot deny that London will not let her go off so easily.