Coroner hopes ‘lessons will be learnt’ during inquest into death of Richard Branson’s wife

The Virgin Group founder said his wife Joan was his ‘best friend’ and ‘guiding light’ (PA) - (PA)

A coroner due to hold an inquest into the death of Sir Richard Branson’s wife has said she hopes lessons will be learnt from the hearing.

Lady Joan Sarah Drummond Branson, 80, reportedly died from a blood clot on November 24 at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea, west London, after an earlier fall.