Holly Branson, daughter of Sir Richard Branson, has shared a touching Mother's Day tribute to her late mother Joan, who died in November last year. The post comes just four months after the family announced Joan's passing, marking the first Mother's Day without her.
In a social media post, Holly wrote: 'Happy Mother's Day to the best mum I could ever have wished for. I just love that you are still at the front of my mind every minute of every day.' She added: 'Sending so much love to everyone whose mum is no longer here in physical presence. And to those lucky enough to still have their mums here, give them a call and tell them how much you love them, or better yet, give them the tightest squeeze.'
Earlier, Holly had opened up about the 'initial shock and pain' of losing her mother, describing her as 'one in a billion, brilliant and kind.' She shared a collage of childhood pictures, writing: 'It's taken a couple of weeks for me to write this, because how do you put 44 years of unconditional love into words? That's what sums up my amazing mum. She oozed love to everyone in her orbit and made everyone feel special.'
Holly continued: 'Especially me and Freddie, Sam and Bellie, Dad, and her precious grandchildren. We were her world and we knew it. I feel so thankful for that.' She noted that while people say time heals, the initial shock had shifted into 'deep gratitude' for having such a brilliant, caring mother.
After Joan's death, Sir Richard Branson paid tribute to his late wife with an emotional gathering on his private island, Necker Island, in the British Virgin Islands. The couple had been married for 36 years and had two children, Holly and Sam.
