Springwatch star Chris Packham has been in a long-term relationship with conservationist Charlotte Corney since 2007. The couple met when Packham visited her zoo for work. Despite nearly two decades together, they have never married.
Why haven't they married?
The pair prioritized caring for their elderly animals over wedding planning. Additionally, Packham has admitted he thrives on independence, and he prefers living apart from Corney due to his autism.
Their living arrangement and family ties
Rather than cohabiting full-time, Packham lives in the New Forest while Corney resides on the Isle of Wight, where she owns and trustees the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary. Early in their romance, Packham struggled to make eye contact with Corney because he felt pressured by his attraction to her, which she initially found puzzling.
Corney shares a close connection with Packham's stepdaughter, Megan McCubbin, who spent significant time working at the sanctuary, inspiring her to pursue a career in wildlife.
