Petra Ecclestone facts for kids

Petra Ecclestone is a British heiress, model, and fashion designer. She was born on December 17, 1988.

About Petra's Early Life

Petra Ecclestone was born in London, England. Her mother is Slavica Radić, a former model. Her father is Bernie Ecclestone, who is well-known for his work with Formula One racing. Petra has an older sister named Tamara Jane. She also has a half-sister, Deborah, and a half-brother, Alexander.

Petra went to several schools, including Trevor-Roberts School, Francis Holland School, and Benenden School. When she was 14, she became very ill with viral meningitis. This experience made her realize how important health is. She later became an ambassador for the Meningitis Trust, helping to raise awareness about the illness.

Petra's Fashion Career

From a young age, Petra wanted to be a fashion designer. She decided to focus on menswear because she felt there was a greater need for new ideas in that area. She thought that designing clothes for women was already very popular and competitive.

When she was 19, Petra launched her own menswear brand called FORM. Her designs were sold in famous stores like Harrods starting in October 2008. In April 2009, she signed a deal with a clothing company from Croatia called Siscia.

Petra's Personal Life

The Manor in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, once owned by Petra Ecclestone

Petra speaks Croatian very well, in addition to English. She also understands some French and Italian.

On August 27, 2011, Petra married businessman James Stunt. They had their first child, a daughter, in February 2013. In April 2015, they welcomed twin boys. Petra and James divorced on October 12, 2017. After her divorce, she started using her maiden name again. In 2020, she had another daughter. On July 16, 2022, Petra married businessman Sam Palmer.

Petra's Homes

Petra has owned some very large and famous homes. One of her mansions, called The Manor, is located in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles. It is about 57,000 square feet, which makes it one of the biggest houses in Los Angeles County. This house used to belong to Candy and Aaron Spelling.

In 2014, Petra put The Manor up for sale for $150 million. It was later relisted in October 2016 for $200 million. In June 2019, the house was sold for $119.7 million. This was the highest price ever paid for a home in California at that time.

In 2010, Petra also bought Sloane House in Chelsea, London. She spent several years making big changes to the property, including adding a large basement. In 2019, she offered this house for sale for £150 million. The house was featured in Architectural Digest magazine in 2021.

See Also

• List of largest houses in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
• List of largest houses in the United States