Sir Richard Branson’s son, Sam and his wife Isabella have named their baby girl after the village of Deia.Eva-Deia Branson. was born at 4.39p.m. on 19 February , weighing 7.14oz and Sir Richard, who was in the British Virgin Islands but managed to get back to London with wife Joan for the birth explained yesterday why his grand daughter is called Eva-Deia.
“They decided to name the baby after Sam’s grandmother Eve, and one of the most beautiful villages in the world, Deia in Majorca. We spent many happy times there as a family at our little hotel La Residencia,” Sir Richard tweeted. “Joan and I are the luckiest grandparents alive to have three beautiful, healthy grandkids in the space of two months, and Bellie’s parents Mary Gaye and Jo are equally ecstatic,” he added.
Sir Richard owned the La Residencia hotel through the 90s before selling to Orient Express in 2002. During that time, he made it one of the most iconic hotels in Europe and the guest lists was always dotted with famous stars from across the world, including royalty.
The hotel was a popular hideaway for the late Princess of Wales.
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