Personal Life/Family

I’m sorry to share that, sadly like a lot of people’s friends and relatives right now in these days of Covid, my mum Eve has also passed away. But rather than mourn her loss, I wanted to celebrate her wonderful life, her tremendous spirit, the joy she brought to so many, and the love she gave us https://virg.in/rrW …see more

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Happy 96th birthday to my biggest inspiration, my mum. She is always looking ahead, and always trying to make change for good. My family has always shown each other a lot of love, which is far more important than anything else.

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Thank you for all your messages about my mum. She was a force of nature who lived many remarkable lives and will live on in the hearts of all she loved. Sending love to all of you who have lost a loved one recently https://virg.in/rrW

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I have been married to Linda for 31 years and I'm really proud of that. Who knew the sign in this pic taken on our honeymoon would end up in the dictionary as the definition of marriage!

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Thank you all for the kind birthday wishes, it is so heartwarming to see your messages from all over the world. It’s been a difficult year for everyone, but no matter what the challenge, we always try and face it with optimism and togetherness. I want to say a big thank you to the #VirginFamily from the bottom of my heart. Your unwavering support, even when really hard decisions have had to be made, has been so humbling through the last few months. I’m fortunate to be spending time to be with family and friends today (though a big party has been replaced with lots of video calls, which is rather strange!) It still surprises me when someone wishes me a happy 70th birthday. I can’t help but think, 70 - really?! …see more

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I LOVE love. Even more than I love money! A life partner if the biggest, most beautiful, & most LIFE changing investment you'll ever make. Choose wrong, game over. Choose right, & you get a life of fulfillment that even the most stacked savings account can't offer - and if you're really smart, you'll have both! . I watched my mother's marriage to my father collapse when I was young, so I learned the risks of love and romance at an early age. But I watched her forge a successful partnership with my stepdad George, which gave me hope... Still, I had no idea that in my late 20s I would meet the woman who would become my wife. Linda and I have been married almost 30 years now, and I still marvel that she possesses all the skills and traits I lack. She's kind & patient where I can be a jerk, serious when I'm a joker, firm when I was a pushover with the kids. Without her, I'd never have achieved the things I have. Throughout my climb in business, she kept the home fires burning while I dug the coal to keep them lit. Linda & I dated for six years before we got married. By the time we finally tied the knot, we weren't starry-eyed kids rushing down the aisle...but we knew we wanted a future together. Happy Valentine's Day, kiddies! …see more

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Was fortunate to spend my birthday with my family, who surprised me with a very sweet, very small party – complete with cardboard cutouts of loved ones who couldn’t make it. Such a lovely night. Thank you again for all your birthday messages. …see more

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Really wonderful to spend some time in Morocco with my mum visiting The Eve Branson Foundation https://virg.in/S5o #KasbahTamadot

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A big happy 1st birthday to my wonderful granddaughter Lola, it’s been such a pleasure getting to know you and seeing you grow

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44 years ago today, I met my future wife Joan at The Manor, our recording studio. Who knew what the next four decades would bring! https://virg.in/5mR

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Little "tyred" after cycling those big hills. Quick rest & carry on! Looking forward to the Strive Challenge 100k cycle this weekend. https://virg.in/aYn

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My friend sent me this lovely clip this week of Holly playing and me teaching her to write (though as a dyslexic I probably taught her all the wrong spellings!) These were such magical times. It’s such a special experience being a father and teaching your children about the world. Holly has been sharing some lovely posts this week about the things she’s learned from me – but I know that Sam and Holly have taught me just as much as I’ve taught them (if not more). Children look at everything with such wonder and inquisitiveness and really live in the moment. All adults need a dose of this sometimes. …see more

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My #miamibeach studio in the sunshine. Yes I know its a mess. All of a sudden I'm living like I'm in college again, I just ordered a pizza for breakfast. I have to admit this quarantine thing is starting to get to me!

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I like to wake up early and get some time in with family and do some exercise before I start my day: https://virg.in/ino Virgin Pulse

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If you are a romantic like me, it's important to remember the lessons #NapoleonBonaparte taught us. It all came from his love of #Josephine . Do you know what he said? #love #merryxmas #familyfirst …see more

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Lovely to catch up with Fatima on my recent trip to Morocco. My mum taught her how to knit over 15 years ago and she now runs The Eve Branson Foundation Berber Boutique next to Kasbah Tamadot, our Virgin Limited Edition property in the Atlas Mountains: https://virg.in/idd …see more

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Happy anniversary to my wonderful wife Joan. Sharing the story of how we met always brings a smile to my face https://virg.in/zJk

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I loved completing the Strive Challenge & I’m going to work hard to keep my fitness up https://virg.in/R4o

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You'd be out of your mind to go into debt for the sake of a date! On my second date with my wife Linda, we stayed in and cooked dinner. It was affordable AND romantic! https://lnkd.in/dmrEb99 …see more

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What a crazy year it's been. I'm really glad it's almost over. Time to kick back with family at home and friends (by zoom) Happy and safe holidays everyone!

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Wonderful to have my children Holly & Sam, and my wife Joan, by my side as we took a close look at the magnificent ship Virgin Voyages have built https://virg.in/i6s #VirginFamily

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Sat down for a delicious chicken meal with family and friends. After we’d finished Uma Valeti revealed we’d eaten Memphis Meats: real meat grown directly from animal cells without the need to raise animals. We loved it

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‪Can you tell I was taken totally out of my comfort zone! I tried, and with no technical support. The family ate it all. Talk about being polite and supportive!! ‬

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I'm shamelessly promoting my son Trevor's Formula 1 electric car team at Mcgill. Almost all electrical cohorts at every engineering college builds a car and they race each other all around the world. They crowdfund to build and this is his teams pitch. I'm a proud dad! https://lnkd.in/enb6uS2 via @McGillU …see more

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“Being globally minded means making the world smaller through shared passions. Although we may be far apart, we all have the same goal: to make an impact.” - lovely words from my daughter, Holly: https://virg.in/SuX

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I got chance to hit the greens at the Necker Open, and it was a real privilege to play with Sir Nick Faldo and Rod Laver https://virg.in/iFA

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Two more of the joys I have found in working from home: Our wonderful pup kept me company under the desk while I was working ... and next to me while I took a nap. (To be more precise: I decided to be next to her for the nap, forgoing the sofa!). #dogs #pups #workingfromhome …see more

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I remember the time i had to take my daughter to sit in a board meeting when she was 4 years old. she sat in the corner colouring. Raising kids and working requires being creative to find the right Balance.

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My mother taught me almost everything I know about finance. One of her first lessons was cutting me off after college!! Happy mother's day to all the moms out their teaching their kids how to be financially free! https://lnkd.in/eKw4Dqy

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There is something magical about a horse in motion. I shot this with a #SamsungGalaxy10 the slow-mo video mode is insane!

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Bosa at Queens College, Cambridge, in front of the Mathematical Bridge ... and before the rain came in. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. Queens'​ College, Cambridge University of Cambridge …see more

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Fun taking on my son Sam at the Necker Cup – complete with matching Bjorn Borg outfits - with some amazing kids from the National Tennis Foundation https://virg.in/iKG #NeckerCup

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My son Sam Branson has shared this beautiful song, “Colours Fade”, which he wrote in my mum’s living room after the last time he saw her - anyone who has lost somebody recently may find comfort in this song. ⁣You can listen to it here:

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From a tagine cooking class in a Berber kitchen, to meeting the students of the Eve Branson Foundation – highlights of my trip to Morocco https://virg.in/imY

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Just minutes ago, my dad sent me this photo at Kobe's Mamba Sports Academy, where Kobe was reportedly on his way with his daughter in the helicopter. The academy is in my hometown and my little brother has played tournaments there. All games have been cancelled. Kobe was one of those icons who influenced people of all ages. He not only did so much for the basketball community, but also inspired others to strive for excellence. He was an example of how to utilize your influence for the good of others. He will be missed. R.I.P. #kobebryant # #basketball #icons …see more

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After a long day in the commercial kitchen preparing my #ChefWonderful delights I like to hit the keys with a crisp, chilled glass of #Montrachet !

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Very sad to hear Gay Byrne has passed away. He was a great entertainer and an integral part of Irish life, who pushed important societal issues forward

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Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. May you all have a wonderful day, surrounded by your families. It certainly is a special day for me. Am so grateful, both as a son and a dad: In remembering my amazing father and in spending the day with my loving family. #fathersday …see more

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As a Dad of two and grand-dude of five, I’ve realised that starting a business is a lot like having a baby https://virg.in/i22

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I have a new favourite class: great fun and excellent exercise joining Virgin Active Australia for Reformer Pilates on Bondi Beach https://virg.in/iXU

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I have had dogs for a long time. I wish mine were so well trained. I am not good at establishing authority 😊 but really I think the dogs enjoy showing me how much they can control me. A small puddle of water is enough for a kid to enjoy and be happy. We need to keep in touch with our #puddleofjoy and simple pleasures of #life . …see more

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I'm more than bummed. We just cancelled our big family #Thanksgiving in #MiamiBeach this week. Can't mix the college kids with the grandparents. Too risky. The best gift you can give your family this holiday is their health. Only the #turkeys are happy this year! I'm already thinking ahead to next year when we will hopefully do it in the traditional fashion. In the meantime we have our memories! …see more

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Bought these wonderful tunics for my grandchildren – hand embroidered by the students at The Eve Branson Foundation . 50 per cent from every sale goes directly to the individual maker and the rest is invested into local training programmes! https://virg.in/idd Airbnb #AirbnbExperience …see more

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In #Switzerland near the village of #Prangins is one of the worlds greatest growers of #orchids the flower of love! I took the #GalaxyS9Plus @SamsungMobile gave me to try into the hot house and took these images. The camera in this thing is crazy. Now I'm one with the Orchid. …see more

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As a child, on Diwali mornings, we would wake up bright and early at 5 am. Despite the chill in the air, waking up early on this day was never met with a complaint. We would then light a diya, and take a nice oil bath (a tradition perhaps unique to India). In my home, there was a longstanding tradition of the girls performing aarti for the men of the household, post which they would give us little gifts. Mom would have made a lot of homemade sweets, a Diwali tradition. We would carefully wrap these, and walk over to the homes of friends and neighbours to deliver them personally, one of the little joys of Diwali. Come evening, we would light dozens of oil diyas, often making a little competition of it with neighbours to see whose house had more. And then, of course, the signature part of Diwali — the fireworks. We would light piles of firecrackers, lighting up our driveways and the skies with showers of sparkles! This year, I celebrate a silent Diwali with home made food and togetherness of my family. I wish you a joyous Diwali, filled with the most important thing in life - memories of togetherness and love. …see more

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This is so sad. It’s truly tragic to lose to covid someone so special — an inspiration who gave us hope, showing us with good cheer that we all can help and support those on the frontline in the battle against the horrible virus. May he Rest In Peace. #TomMoore #nhs #covid19 #covid …see more

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It’s rare to have a friend from childhood and stay friends for life, and to have shared so many experiences together. I’ll miss Nik Powell enormously, as so many of us will - https://virg.in/5fw

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This is Red. Red is my service pup. You see... Red listens. He listens to intuition and senses heightened heart rates and emotion... He notices changes in movement and tone. When he is triggered by an episode, he approaches the subject and puts his paw on the subject to signal change and comfort. If we are on a video call, He is always in the background. Stress, seizures, anxiety and everything in between, he is here to serve others ALWAYS before himself. Always alert. Leading with love. Let's be more like Red. Listen. Support. Love. #leadership #motivation #chantelshares …see more

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When #nature is your muse, the creation has got to be this beautiful… #WeekendMusings #Art #Creativity Video Source: Unknown …see more

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From a tagine cooking class in a Berber kitchen, to meeting the students of the The Eve Branson Foundation – my recent trip to Morocco was one to remember https://virg.in/idd Airbnb #AirbnbExperience …see more

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This is a little crazy but Google just sent me a summary of where I traveled to in 2019. I think I might have to cool it this year! #travel

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It’s wonderful to have children grow up with you, watch them age, become part of a family. It’s fantastic. But guess what. THEY AIN'T CHEAP.

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Turning a ferry commute into a celebration of Aussie culture, feel good flying and setting sail on new adventures https://virg.in/i8L #TailToSail

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Some of my favourite romantic escapes around the world – I’ve seen many proposals and weddings (and even officiated a few) in some of these wonderful places: https://lnkd.in/dPVdQDn #VirginFamily Virgin Limited Edition

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One of my favourite places to go hiking around breathtaking scenery: https://virg.in/5QB Virgin Limited Edition #VirginFamily

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Fun hitting the greens with Rod Laver – though my short game was no match for his (let alone Nick Faldo’s!) https://virg.in/5gP

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Really enjoyed Reformer Pilates on Bondi Beach & great to celebrate the opening of Virgin Active Australia ’s new Bondi Junction club https://virg.in/iXU #VirginActiveBondi #Bondi

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Good morning. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Queens'​ College, Cambridge University of Cambridge

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From our family to yours, wishing a very happy New Year. May 2021 be full of happiness, health and success for you all. #NewYearsEve #NewYear2021 #newyears #2021makeawish #Welcome2021 #nouvelan2021 #lastdayof2020 #NYE2020 #California …see more

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My girlfriend came to me to an Esports tournament. That’s love 😂🙌🏽. In all seriousness though — I’m beyond thankful for Christina Haidemenos . I remember the days of working out of my 500 square foot home office. Few people supported me and the ideas I had. And as content creators we like to romanticize those days... when we worked despite no one believing in us. But, these days are just as important. When people do support you. Because building a business isn’t easy. Building a brand isn’t easy. And the people that have your back are building it with you. Remember that. And don’t forget to tell them that you appreciate them. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone — spread the love today. #justQ 🖖🏽🖤 #business #entrepreneurship …see more

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