Holly Branson

Happy birthday to the most amazing dad I could ever ask for. We all love you very, very much. ❤️
Richard Branson

Loved seeing Dad’s trip to New York with Virgin Voyages... Also how cute is this video? Incredible to see Scarlet Lady anchored in the harbour, with the lights of Manhattan sparkling behind her. Such an exciting new beginning: https://virg.in/4MBJ 
#SetSailTheVirginWay #VirginFamily
Richard Branson

#NewYork #Travel #USTravel

Inspired by Sara Blakely, here’s my first #Mugshot! ☕️ Always a nice tea-break reminder…

Amazing to learn more about Kellie Gerardi – a bioastronautics researcher, mother, science communicator, commercial spaceflight advocate and Virgin Galactic payload specialist! Kellie is set to fly on a dedicated research mission conduct experiments and test new healthcare technologies on behalf of the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS). What an inspiration: https://virg.in/ZbpN

#VirginFamily

A big spaceport cuddle from my amazing brother Sam Branson. So, so glad we could all be here as a family to witness Dad’s space flight!
#VirginFamily #Unity22
Virgin Galactic Richard Branson

Today is the day where far too many young people wake up with dread and anxiety, waiting to receive their A Levels exam results. The education system is designed to desperately try and squeeze square pegs into round holes, and it’s time for a shake-up. The system is spending years preparing kids for a world that no longer exists, which is why we will never stop working towards education transform at Big Change. For anyone feeling discouraged today, or anyone curious to learn more, here is a lovely read from my Dad: https://virg.in/4dsPWc3


#resultsday #exams #alevels #gcse #education #school

Pre-birthday cake is the best kind of cake...

As #TheGreatResignation sweeps across the globe, it has never been more important for businesses to put people at the heart of their decision making. This brilliant conversation paper from the 100% Human at Work team explains exactly how organisations can retain healthy and happy employees: https://virg.in/4P5z

#MentalHealth #FutureOfWork #Wellbeing

Space is for all humanity.

So brilliant to see Dad and Virgin Galactic giving people the chance to win two seats on one of their very first spaceflights! You can enter right here and all donations go to the non-profit, Space for Humanity: https://bit.ly/3wkWX8
Omaze

#STEM #Space #Spaceflight

Everything, always. ❤

So insightful to read about Virgin Orbit findings from its first Launch Demo. The team has also shared plans for its second Launch Demo, which includes a collaboration with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and universities from across the US. Very exciting! https://virg.in/N6w #VirginFamily

#Innovation #Launch #Space

How one of Dad’s April Fools went on to inspire the iPod…
Loved re-living this story with Dad and Virgin Voyages.

#Innovation #Humour

This film literally took my breath away. I'm filled with so, so many emotions right now - I genuinely don't know how to put them in to words! What I can say is that I'm so incredibly proud of the amazing team of innovators at Virgin Galactic and of my equally amazing dad - a true dreamer! While I'm still figuring out this jumble of emotions, I'll simply quote Dad's beautiful words:

“I’ve always been a dreamer. My mum taught me to never give up and to reach for the stars.“

- Astronaut 001, Richard Branson: https://virg.in/4wiW
#Unity22

A moment of Zen with Virgin Voyages.

Moments before Virgin Orbit reached space, and launched a rocket from underneath the wing of an adapted Virgin Atlantic 747 airplane at 30,000ft... Huge congratulations to the team on this huge achievement! Incredible to witness: https://virg.in/4w3e

#Launch #Space #Rocket

#DadLesson 7: We each hold the future in the palm of our hands. Ask yourself, how do I make that future better for all?

From launching the Student Advisory Centre in the 60's, to raising awareness of the AIDS epidemic, rescuing hostages from Baghdad in 1990 and sending medical relief into Iraq immediately after Gulf War 2 - Dad has never turned his back on issues that other business leaders might find too controversial.
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He stood side by side with Nelson Mandela to fight Apartheid and continues to call for an end to the #DeathPenalty, bring second chances to #ExOffenders and tackling divisive, topics such as #DrugReform.
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Dad always stands up for what is right and I love that Etta, Artie and Lola will learn that from you as they grow. Following your example, they will never let the opinions of others stop them from doing what’s right.
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Dad now spends 90% of his time on philanthropic an #advocacy efforts alongside Virgin Unite, Ocean Unite, The Elders, The B Team and many other wonderful organisations.
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Dad has taught us that a good life is one in which you are valued, respected and loved. But a great life is striving daily to ensure that everyone in the world is valued, respected and loved.