Post Office Campaigner Sir Alan Bates Marries on Richard Branson's Private Island
The wedding on Necker Island was a surprise for Lady Suzanne Bates, marking a joyful moment in their 34-year relationship.
- Sir Richard Branson officiated the ceremony and invited the couple after a January interview.
- The couple, together for 34 years, had never married before the island wedding.
- Sir Alan Bates became prominent for his campaign against wrongful prosecutions of sub-postmasters.
- The wedding was highlighted in the media following an ITV drama about Sir Alan's campaign.
- The Post Office Inquiry, investigating the wrongful prosecutions, will resume on September 23.