Was Debbie Rowe, the mother of Michael Jackson's two older children, invited to the late King of Pop's private burial service, as several reports have suggested? ET sets the record straight.

Contrary to the reports, sources confirm to ET that Rowe was not invited to Thursday night's service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif.

Rowe, who has been grieving privately, had requested the opportunity to say goodbye to Michael in private on Wednesday night. However, she was denied that opportunity and is heartbroken over it.

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