Sir Richard Branson has shared a heartfelt tribute from the King of Bhutan following the death of his wife Joan, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 80. The Virgin founder posted an image on Instagram showing a framed picture of Joan surrounded by countless lit candles in a monastery in Bhutan.
In his post, Branson expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, writing: 'Thank you so much to everyone who has been in touch and shown so much love for Joan and our family over the past few days. It means the world to us. We are also incredibly touched to see what the King of Bhutan, the monks and the people of Bhutan have done for Joan in the main monastery. So beautiful and kind.'
Joan Branson died 'quickly and painlessly' while in hospital recovering from a back injury, with Richard by her side. The couple had been married for 50 years. In an earlier post, Branson described Joan as 'my everything, the shining star around which our family’s universe has always orbited.'
The tribute from Bhutan drew an emotional response from followers, with one commenting: 'What an honour. Blessings,' while another wrote: 'What an incredible gesture for an incredible powerhouse. May Joan be at peace.'
