Bill Gates is seen in public for the first time since announcing his divorce from Melinda as he flies into NYC and hits Manhattan - but is STILL wearing his wedding ring The Microsoft founder, 65, was spotted in Manhattan Saturday after flying into New Jersey on his private jet Unshaven Gates broke cover and stepped off his private jet at Newark Airport in New Jersey His wedding ring was clearly visible on his left hand while he sported a long sleeve polo and dark trousers He had several travel companions in tow, including a woman believed to be his youngest daughter Phoebe, 18, and her boyfriend Chaz Flynn, as well and an unidentified older mystery man