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News.com.au
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer has been spotted looking low-key in Sydney
Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer has been spotted wearing the unofficial Millennial uniform and proving she's just like us – only way richer. The 30-year-old was seen in a baggy jumper, black leggings, and slides, pottering around Sydney's affluent suburb Potts Point with wellness entrepreneur Robert Bates. The couple were holding hands but keeping things low-key. Mr Bates was wearing a green jumper, beige pants, and matching green sneakers. They've been linked since 2022, and he was also at her glam 30th birthday bash in Coogee. While there have been rumours they've been on and off, they're clearly still going strong. Nothing screams 'comfortable long-term relationship' quite like strolling around together in active wear. Ms Packer, 30, is Kerry Packer's eldest grandchild, the daughter of Gretel Packer and British financier Nick Barham. Despite her incredibly famous family and all the media attention the heiress gets, she's relatively private. Sure, she's often spotted on a yacht or seen prancing around wearing a designer outfit, but she's also remained pretty low-key. Yes, there's the occasional photo of her cuddling PR maven Roxy Jacenko, but she hasn't even updated her Instagram, where has over 200,000 followers, in years. The 30-year-old has had quite the busy year. She sold her five-bedroom apartment in Darlinghurst for a rumoured $28 million after revising the guide from $35 million to $32 million. It is still a big profit, as the heiress snapped up the whole-floor apartment on level 40 for $15.8 million in 2019, almost doubling her money in less than six years. Ms Packer rarely speaks to the press, though several years ago, she did open up to Vogue about the pressures of living up to her famous last name. She previously studied psychology at the University of Sydney and then later took a design course in London, but hasn't quite followed her in famous family's footsteps. 'I'm never going to fit them, because they're not my shoes,' she told Vogue. 'I'll find different shoes. It's not about being better than the last generation in any way or being better than anyone else on the planet. 'It's about being the best you that you can be. And I think my mum really emphasised that, and she kept us almost secure and safe and away from that pressure.'
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer cuts a casual figure as she strolls hand-in-hand with rarely seen boyfriend Robert Bates in Sydney
Billionaire heiress Francesca Packer has been spotted on a rare outing with her boyfriend Robert Bates. Francesca, who is the granddaughter of the late Kerry Packer and daughter of Gretel Packer and English financier Nick Barham, lives a notoriously private life, however she broke cover on Saturday as she and her partner of two and a half years stepped out in Sydney. The couple cut casual figures as they enjoyed a stroll hand-in-hand around Potts Point in the Eastern Suburbs. The 30-year-old heiress ditched her usual dressy attire for a white RVCA x Benjamin Jean Jean hoodie, which she paired with black leggings as she took to the streets. She finished off the laidback fit with a pair of black slides, as well as large sunglasses in an attempt to go incognito. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Francesca, who is usually adorned with enough jewels and bling to make eyes water, presented a pared back look with not so much as a necklace in sight, but did add a pop of colour to her ensemble with maroon red nails. Her boyfriend, who formerly made the Australian Financial Review's Young Rich List with an estimated net worth of $145 million, wore a knitted crew neck jumper in an olive green hue. He layered the sweater over an easy white tee and linen, drawstring pants, matching his jumper with a pair of green suede sneakers by Dolce and Gabbana. The business owner wore his locks in his signature windswept do as he walked alongside his billionaire girlfriend while seemingly glued to his phone. Francesca and Robert began dating in 2022 and confirmed their romance in December of that year after they were spotted kissing on the deck of a luxury yacht in Sydney Harbour. The pair are said to have been introduced by PR maven and Sydney socialite Roxy Jacenko, who was Francesca' publicist for a stint. She reportedly 'fell head over heels' for the divorced father and even 'confided to friends her desire to start a family' with him.' Robert is the CEO of failed wellness brands Aurum+ and Aquamamma and the founder of 7 Trinity Biotech. In December, no expense was spared for Francesca's birthday party as she rang in her 30th year. The billionaire heiress hosted a dress up shindig at upmarket eatery Mimi's in Coogee with an A-list guest list. Among the celebrities joining the event was influencer Indy Clinton, who came dressed as Pamela Anderson in her Baywatch days, donning a blonde wig and red swimsuit. Former host of The Project Lisa Wilkinson was also among the glitterati but skipped the fancy dress memo and opted for a chic, loose black suit. Norwegian singer Adelén was in tow, opting to dress up as Julia Roberts in the classic romantic comedy Pretty Woman. Francesca, who was dressed in a Wednesday Adams costume, held court with her boyfriend Robert. Also coming along to celebrate the occasion was her grandmother, Roslyn, and her mother, Gretel. Bella Wolfgang Clinton likewise in attended, sharing glimpses inside the party which had oysters and pasta on offer. Social media posts shared by attendees showed the party people enjoying caviar and champagne and partying until the wee hours. The socialites and celebrities mingled through the evening, taking fun bathroom selfies and dancing wildly as the night wore on.
