Many people know that Richard Branson is one of the richest people in the world. Many people also know that the billionaire is one of the most successful and popular entrepreneurs in the world. However, did you know that Branson attributes much of his success to the loving relationship he has with his wife of over four decades – Joan Templeman? Also, did you know that Templeman gave her husband the courage to take on some of his riskier ventures? Read on to find out more about the English billionaire’s lesser-known wife.

Joan Templeman Bio

Joan Templeman was born in 1948 in Glasgow, Scotland. The media personality has not revealed any specific details about her family. However, it is known that she has six siblings and that her family owns a lucrative shipbuilding company. Templeman spent her formative years in Glasgow and completed her education there. She was fairly independent during her childhood and as such was not overly dependent on her family’s wealth. Rather, she worked multiple jobs, including as an antiques dealer, to support herself.

Before her marriage to Branson, Joan Templeman was married to keyboardist and rock star Ronnie Leahy. The two were childhood sweethearts in Glasgow and linked up in 1966. They then moved to London where they lived a blissful married life. Despite being a successful rock star, Ronnie only had eyes for his wife and stayed true to her vows. The couple had a fun marriage and were looking to start a family when Branson entered the picture. Templeman eventually shared with her husband that she had fallen in love with another man and they divorced in 1978.

About her relationship with Richard Branson

Joan Templeman met her future husband on the 7th of February 1976 at his Virgin Records studio. Branson was immediately drawn to her blonde beauty and down-to-earth personality. He was also blown away by the fact that she was intelligent, witty, and witty. The Founder of the Virgin immediately made his feelings known, but Templeman was unimpressed. After that, he pursued her relentlessly. often hanging out at the store where she worked. Branson’s relentless courtship paid off when Templeman agreed to spend their lunch break with him.

The pair spent the next two years dating until the entrepreneur decided to make a grand gesture. He was planning a joint visit to Necker Island, British Virgin Islands, which was up for sale. The two toured the place where they planned to make it a home and paradise for musicians. Branson was able to purchase the island a year later and the couple made it their home. They were together for eleven years before tying the knot in 1989. Since then, Templeman and her husband have had a blissful marriage, although their relationship had a somewhat scandalous start.

Meet Joan Templeman’s children

Joan Templeman has two children, Holly and Sam Branson. Holly was born on the 21st of November 1981. She studied medicine at University College London and worked as a doctor for some time. Today, Holly is a savvy businesswoman as well as a member of Virgin’s senior management team. She is also a philanthropist and has competed in several marathons. Holly is married to longtime friend Freddie Andrewes. The couple have three children together; Etta, Artie and Lola Snow.

Templeman’s second child is Sam Branson. He was born on the 12th of August 1985 and attended various schools such as St Edwards (Oxford), Le Cordon Bleu (London) and Musician Institute America. Sam is now a producer and actor. He also owns his own production company and is an active philanthropist. Sam is married to English socialite Isabella Calthorpe. They have two children together, son – Bluey and daughter – Eva-Deia.

Height and Other Facts About Richard Branson’s Wife

– Her husband was knighted by the Queen in March 2000. This means that she is actually Lady Branson.

– In 1979 she was diagnosed with appendicitis when she was six months pregnant. She eventually gave birth to a premature baby, Clare Sarah, who died four days later.

– Templeman worked as a nude model in her heyday.

– She was working in a junk shop in Westbourne Grove when she met her husband.

– Her home on Necker Island was hit by two hurricanes. Hurricane Irene in 2011 and Hurricane Irma in 2017.

– She has five grandchildren, three by her daughter and two by her son.

– However, Templeman’s exact size is not known. The fact that she is shorter than Branson, who is 5ft 8 inches tall, means that she is also 5ft tall and a few inches shorter than Branson.

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