Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer and her husband Robert Bates are marking their recent marriage with a multi-day celebration in Mallorca, Spain. The couple, who were legally married in Australia in May, arrived in the Spanish town on Wednesday for the festivities.
Packer embraced the occasion in a pastel blue gown featuring a thigh-high split and an off-the-shoulder neckline. She accessorized with significant jewelry, including diamond and aquamarine drop earrings, a large ring, and her engagement ring, complemented by a white Chanel handbag and espadrille heels. Her hair was styled in a tight ponytail, and she wore full makeup.
The wedding celebrations are reportedly aligned with the lunar cycle, with the event scheduled to conclude with the emergence of the full moon. This theme is said to stem from Packer's interest in spirituality and crystals.
Family members and friends in attendance include Packer's mother Gretel, grandmother Ros, uncle James and his fiancée Kylie, James's ex-wife Erica and their children, as well as friends Ian Stewart, Joshua Penn, and Benjamin Palmer.
The couple's legal ceremony took place in May at Ellerston, the Packer family's estate in New South Wales, Australia. The intimate event was attended by 18 guests, including Packer's mother, grandmother, and father, Nick Barham, along with Barham's wife, Karen Carwin. Gretel reportedly walked her daughter down the aisle, while Packer's half-brother William and younger brother Ben also participated in the ceremony.
Reports suggest a primary reason for holding the wedding in Australia was the health of Packer's grandmother, who has experienced mobility issues. Packer, 28, has been in a relationship with wellness CEO Robert Bates, 46, since 2022. Their engagement was not publicly confirmed, though Packer had hinted at it through social media.
A source close to the couple expressed support for their union, stating that Packer is a kind and intelligent woman who deserves happiness. The source emphasized that her billionaire status does not negate her right to choose her life partner.
Packer and Bates were first seen together at her 28th birthday party in November 2022.