GB News’s golden couple Patrick Christys and Emily Carver traded their usual news desk for the tranquil charm of the New Forest this Easter bank holiday, just days after announcing they’re expecting their first child.
The presenters, who tied the knot earlier this year, were spotted enjoying the spring sunshine in one of Britain’s most beloved national parks. Their weekend escape couldn’t have come at a better time, as the pair recently shared the joyful news that they’re expecting their first baby in September. The couple represent one of GB News’ most dynamic presenting duos. Christys, a Cheshire native who started his journalism career at The Westmorland Gazette, has risen to become one of the channel’s prominent voices, hosting “Patrick Christys Tonight” on weekday evenings. Carver, who brings intellectual depth with her University of Bristol degree in French and German and a master’s from the London School of Economics, has transformed from a regular commentator to a full-fledged presenter at the network.
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of London, the couple’s choice of destination proved inspired, with the New Forest enjoying sunny weather over the bank holiday weekend. Their social media updates captured moments of them wandering through ancient woodlands and stopping at traditional country pubs, looking every bit the picture of contentment away from their usual fast-paced London lives.
The New Forest has become something of a celebrity favourite for bank holiday escapes, offering everything from wild ponies roaming freely to hidden country inns. For Patrick and Emily, who normally wake up at dawn to bring the nation its breakfast news, the break offered a rare chance to enjoy lazy mornings and countryside rambles.
Their getaway comes at a particularly special time for the couple, who have become familiar faces to GB News viewers since they began sharing the screen. Earlier this month, they delighted their audience with news of their impending arrival, pausing their usual programming to share the announcement with viewers who have followed their journey from colleagues to husband and wife, and now, soon-to-be parents.
As the sun sets on another bank holiday weekend, the couple’s New Forest escape serves as a reminder that sometimes the best stories happen when the cameras stop rolling – even for those who make their living telling other people’s tales.
