Sir Richard Branson poses alongside Charlie Graham to celebrate Virgin Money's Birthday in Australia. Branson announced a competition that would offer the winner a trip into space on the Virgin Galactic.
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Sir Richard Branson and CEO John Borghetti are seen exiting the new A330 airplane during a rebranding launch, which saw Virgin Australia replace Virgin Blue and V Australia, at Sydney Airport.
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Sir Richard Branson arrives at the paddock swipe gates before the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monte Carlo Circuit on May 29, 2011 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
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Richard Branson test drives an amphibious Sealegs boat with Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe (L) and Bank of New Zealand CEO Andrew Thorburn in Waitemata Harbour off Takapuna Beach, in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Sir Richard Branson and his daughter Holly Branson, dressed as a cheerleaders, take part in a record-breaking cheer at Canary Wharf during the 2011 Virgin Money London Marathon on April 17, 2011 in London, England. 36,500 competitors tackled the 26.2 mile course which passes several iconic London landmarks and finishes on the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.
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(L-R) TV Personality Kim Kardashian, Honoree Sir Richard Branson and Singer Britney Spears attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Branson was honored at the event.
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Sir Richard Branson competes in the 2011 Virgin Active London Triathlon at ExCeL Center on July 30, 2011 in London, England.
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Sir Richard Branson in action during the 2010 Virgin London Marathon on April 25, 2010 in London, England.
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