Bill Gates is seen in public for the first time since announcing his divorce from Melinda – and is STILL

Gates' spokeswoman confirmed this week he had an affair almost 20 years ago with a staff member and that the relationship ended 'amicably.'

She denied the affair was connected in any way to his abrupt departure from the board.

His behavior at Microsoft has come under closer scrutiny with claims from two female employees that he asked them out on dates and questions around the handling of accusations of sexual harassment against one of his closest aides.