Richard Branson and his wife, Joan Templeman, have been married for over three decades, which has many wondering about their relationship timeline. Branson is a noted businessman who is the founder of the Virgin Group. While his business ventures have been widely documented, many are also curious about his personal life.
So, here are details about Branson’s wife, their kids, and their relationship.
Who is Richard Branson married to?
Richard Branson is married to Joan Templeman.
In 1989, the couple tied the knot at Necker Island, which Branson purchased as a romantic gesture for Templeman two years after they first met. In a blog post, he recalled the process of how he got to know about the island and the challenges he faced when buying it.
He wrote, “Upon hearing about a beautiful island in the British Virgin Islands up for sale, I called the people selling it to enquire. We were still in the early days of Virgin Records and I definitely did not have the cash to buy it – but try telling that to a fool in love!” He bought the island for $180,000, eventually, after his first offer was turned down.
In an interview with Page Six, Branson offered some tips on love and commitment to make a relationship last long. He said, “I think you have to work on it. I think if you just sit back and wait for it to come it’s not necessarily going to happen. I think you’ve got to be willing to subtly chase somebody if you’re really interested. With my own wife, I was known as ‘Tagalong,’” he revealed. “I would end up literally chasing. Finally, hopefully, they’ll give in.”
How many kids do Richard Branson and Joan Templeman have?
Branson and Templeman share two children.
In 1981, the couple welcomed their first child, Holly. Their family grew with the arrival of their second child, Sam.
Richard Branson and Joan Templeman’s relationship history
Branson and Templeman first crossed paths near his former recording studio at Virgin Records, The Manor, in 1976. According to his blog post, at the time, Templeman used to work at an antique shop near his office. They soon got into a relationship and married in 1989.
