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Tiger Lily Geldof Marries Ben Archer in Intimate East London Ceremony
Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof, daughter of the late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence and Paula Yates, reportedly wed her partner of two years, Ben Archer, in a private ceremony last Saturday, April 12. News of the nuptials follows the recent confirmation that the couple are expecting their first child. The pair are understood to have privately hired a restaurant on Columbia Road in East London for their wedding day. The celebration was an intimate affair, attended by approximately 30 close relatives and friends.
Low-Key and Chic Wedding Celebrations on Columbia Road
According to sources cited in the Daily Mail, the wedding was described as “very chic” yet “very low-key”. Among the attendees were Tiger Lily’s sisters, Pixie Geldof and Fifi Geldof, and her adoptive father, Bob Geldof. Musician Nick Cave, Tiger Lily’s godfather, was also reportedly present. “The guest list had a rock ’n’ roll vibe, with Nick Cave in attendance. Tiger Lily, 28, and Ben are incredibly happy together, and this ceremony was solely for their nearest and dearest. It was a beautiful occasion, and following the service, they all enjoyed a meal together,” the source reportedly stated.
Family and Background
Tiger Lily Geldof, whose full name is Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence Geldof, was adopted by Bob Geldof following the passing of her parents. Her father, Michael Hutchence, died when she was just 16 months old, and her mother, Paula Yates, passed away when Tiger Lily was four years old.
Relationship Timeline: From Inseparable Couple to Marriage
Woman’s Day magazine previously reported that Tiger Lily and Ben are “inseparable”.
A source reportedly told the publication last year, “His family adores her, and she appreciates that they are so grounded compared to her own background.”
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Speculation of an impending engagement had been circulating, particularly after Tiger Lily publicly expressed her affection for Ben on Instagram in response to a birthday post he made for her in July, declaring “I love you”.
Wedding Ahead of First Child’s Arrival
The Sun newspaper reported that the couple, who are said to have met in 2023, were “keen to marry” before the arrival of their first child.
Reps for Tiger Lily were contacted by Express Online for comment regarding the wedding reports.
Tragic Loss and New Beginnings
Tiger Lily’s father, Michael Hutchence, the lead singer of INXS, tragically died in 1997. His band achieved global success, selling over 50 million records, particularly in Australia. At the time of his death, Tiger Lily was just over a year old.
Her mother, Paula Yates, known for her television work on The Big Breakfast and The Tube, passed away three years later. Bob Geldof adopted Tiger Lily following Paula Yates’ relationship with him after Michael Hutchence’s death.