Amending our articles of association (the written rules about how a company is run) to ensure we’re living up to our purpose of changing business for good. Here’s more about the decision + the ‘purpose filter’ we use to make decisions:
@Virgin
#Purpose
I haven’t left Dad’s side the last few days! It's bringing back so many memories of his ballooning adventures when I would follow him around like a puppy for weeks before a trip! Now I’m doing it all over again, and Etta is doing the same!
@richardbranson
@virgingalactic
#Unity22
Lost for words. What an incredible moment to be a part of. Dad has dreamt about this day since he was little, but said that going to space was more magical than he ever imagined. Thank you to everyone who made this moment possible:
@virgingalactic
#Unity22
For the next instalment of my
#MeetTheAuthor
series I’ll be sitting down with the incredible
@MichelleObama
to discuss all things
#Becoming
. If you could ask her one question what would it be? We’ll pick one & the winner will receive a signed copy of Becoming
#IAmBecoming
Dad's mission statement is 'to turn the dream of space travel into a reality - for my grandchildren, for your grandchildren, for everyone.' Beautiful.
@RichardBranson
@VirginGalactic
#Unity22
“We are on a bridge. Today we want to build a bridge of hope" —
@RichardBranson
. I’m so proud of my dad and everyone involved in
#VenezuelaAidLive
. You can live stream the concert all around the world, right now:
A very timely delivery from space! 🌎❤️ I just received the letter I wrote to Freddie, which was taken to space during the last
@virgingalactic
test flight in February. Pretty out of this world! Always making space for love
@virgingalactic
😉❤️
“It’s not our success, failure, titles or records that define us in life. What matters most is our ability to persevere, to grow and to always celebrate human progress over individual achievement.” Thanks for the inspiration Dad
Happy Birthday Dad! You've taught me what is important in life, how to love unconditionally and seek happiness in the simple things. Happy, happy birthday and sending you lots and lots of love from across the Atlantic today! 💕 🎂
@richardbranson
#ThursdayThoughts
We’re a family that love surprises and at 9am on my birthday, I heard a knock at the door… Who was standing there with flowers but my dad who was supposed to be overseas! He’d rearranged everything so he could make it home for my 40th birthday! Love you
@richardbranson
😘
Today is
#WorldBeeDay
! Did you know that bees pollinate 75% of our planet’s main food crops? If we care about global food security, the health of humanity and that of the planet, we need to
#SaveTheBees
I have such nice memories of Dad bringing the
@Virgin
story to life from our houseboat in London. Through it all,
@bransonsam
and I would be playing at his feet or brightening up documents with crayons – a family business through & through
@richardbranson
From disguising herself as a boy to take glider lessons to establishing the
@EveBranson
foundation aged 81, Granny Eve is the greatest female role model I know. Happy 95th birthday Granny!
"I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second... I realized that the only way to begin to heal is to first ask, 'Are you OK?'" Such a moving piece in the
@nytimes
by Meghan Markle:
#miscarriage
#MentalHealth
#AreYouOK
“Papa went to space. Then papa came back for me!” Looking back and smiling at some of the hilarious and touching things our little ones said on the day Dad went to space. Loved this line from Lola!
@richardbranson
@virgingalactic
#Unity22
Etta, Artie and Lola are so lucky to have four kind, brilliant and nurturing grandparents in their lives. Sending you lots of love and big kisses on their behalf! More photos on my blog:
@richardbranson
@freddieandrewes
.
@MichelleObama
: "There's the love that comes when you see the man that you love care for your children... The fact that he is a good father to my daughters is a powerful aphrodisiac." Watch the full interview:
#MeetTheAuthor
#IAmBecoming
So proud and excited to be onboard
@VirginAtlantic
’s
#Flight100
, the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight by a commercial airline. A huge well done to the Virgin Atlantic team and everyone involved in making this happen❤️
"I’ve always been a dreamer. My mum taught me to never give up and to reach for the stars." - Astronaut 001,
@RichardBranson
.
This film literally took my breath away. I'm so, so proud of
@VirginGalactic
and my amazing Dad! A true dreamer:
#Unity22
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”
A powerful message from an American Indian proverb.
Thank you for documenting these precious moments
@BoggioStudios
#FlashbackFriday
As a grand-dude to four beautiful toddlers and one delightful new-born, I’ve been thinking a lot about the things that I want to teach them about life…
Honoured to sit down with
@MichelleObama
and talk all things
#Becoming
- she opens up on how her upbringing gave her strength, her marriage & her struggles to get pregnant and the impact of politics on family life
#MeetTheAuthor
#IAmBecoming
Thrilled to announce the birth of our beautiful daughter Lola Snow Templeman Andrewes – so wonderful introducing Etta and Artie to their new baby sister
It’s time to say enough is enough when it comes to children being bombarded with junk food adverts on tv. We need the government to step in. If you’ve
#AdEnough
too, post a selfie like this one of me and Dad and use
#AdEnough
Watch SpaceShipTwo Unity and mothership, VMS Eve, land at Spaceport America and complete another vital step on
@VirginGalactic
’s path to commercial service
“Imagination is one of humanity’s greatest qualities – without it, there would be no innovation, advancement or technology, and the world would be a very dull place.” – Such a lovely thought from Dad:
@MadeByDyslexia
@richardbranson
Exciting to see
@VirginVoyages
second ship, Valiant Lady, introduced to the world! 🚢 She'll set sail across the Mediterranean from Barcelona in Summer 2021. Bring on Sardinia, Palma de Mallorca, Monte Carlo and Ibiza - just to name a few destinations! 🍹
#ExcitingTimes
#Travel
Looking back at some of the most exciting but terrifying adventures I’ve embarked upon with Dad by my side. An important reminder to keep exploring and always look at the world with a childlike sense of wonder:
Yesterday I spent an incredibly stimulating day at our
@bigchange_
annual learning & collaboration event. I can’t wait to discover many more big thinkers in the future & to support them as they look to reimagine education & help our you people thrive in life, not just exams.
My grandad taught us to find wonder in everything. Embracing a sense of curiosity and adventure has led to some of the most exciting moments in my own life.
Dad always taught me that exercise is the most natural mood booster there is. We’re always giving each other health and fitness tips so I loved reading his thoughts on why being healthy is so important
#EmployeeWellbeingMonth
@virginpulse
@richardbranson
Virgin Media O2 has introduced 12 weeks of paid neonatal leave - on top of maternity, paternity or adoption leave to ensure parents have quality time with their new-borns. So proud to see the company building the best HR policies. Amazing work,
@VMO2News
:
So wonderful to see
@VirginAtlantic
’s new and inclusive flying icons unveiled yesterday. The figures were designed to reflect the diversity of Britain today and are a very welcome addition to the
#VirginFamily
#Throwback
to
@Wimbledon
last year! Can’t wait to join Dad again next week at one of my all-time favourite sporting events. Here's hoping Dad let's be organise the outfit co-ordination this time around..
#Wimbledon
@richardbranson
As we see so much heartbreak & devastation coming out of Syria & Turkey, I'm so proud of the way
@VirginAtlantic
has responsed. Today, the team chartered a Cargo-only flight to Turkey, containing 64 pallets of clothing and other essential supplies. Well done to everyone involved
One of my favourite Christmas traditions is Dad reading to all of the kids! I hope you all had a lovely day and enjoyed the festivities🎄🌟
@richardbranson
@sambranson
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You!” - Sharing some lovely Dr Seuss wisdom that my dad gave the kids recently
@richardbranson
#WednesdayWisdom
Nothing better than freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning, especially when it’s made with so much love! No such thing as too many cooks in the kitchen here.
So brilliant to read about this milestone for women in space, especially during
#WomensHistoryMonth
. Looks like it's a not-so-small step for gender equality
#WomensHistoryMonth
I interviewed the wonderful
@michelleobama
about her new book
#Becoming
. A truly inspirational book written by a truly inspirational woman. I can’t wait to share the full film with you all very soon!
#IAmBecoming
#MeetTheAuthor