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Sir Philip Green resurfaces! Ex-Topshop tycoon is seen for first time in months on £120m superyacht with Leonardo DiCaprio in France - after his retail empire collapsed during pandemic

• Topshop founder appeared to be enjoying himself - taking ride on a speedboat before chatting with DiCaprio
• The pair are good friends, with DiCaprio, 47, attending Sir Philip's star-studded 60th birthday party in Mexico 
• Sir Philip and wife Tina, 72, have been laid low in Monaco after collapse of their Arcadia Group retail empire
• One of his last appearances was in 2021, when he was seen snarling at photographers outside a London club 

By Rory Tingle and Joanna Crawley For Mailonline

Published: 07:02 EDT, 24 May 2022 | Updated: 08:16 EDT, 24 May 2022

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Sir Philip Green has been spotted after months away from the limelight, with pictures showing him soaking up the sun with Leonardo DiCaprio aboard a £120million superyacht off the south of France.  

The Topshop founder, 70, appeared to be enjoying himself yesterday - taking the wheel of a speed boat before chatting with DiCaprio on the deck of the luxury craft. 

The pair are good friends, with DiCaprio, 47, attending Sir Philip's 60th birthday party in Mexico, where stars  Kate Hudson , Naomi Campbell , Gwyneth Paltrow , Ronnie Wood and Kate Moss were also in attendance at the £6million, four-day bash in March 2012. It is not known specifically when DiCaprio and Sir Philip first met.

Sir Philip and his wife Tina, 72, have  been laid low in Monaco after the collapse of Arcadia Group, which fell into administration in 2020 at the cost of more than 700 jobs and 162 store closures, plus a £500million-plus pension scheme deficit.

Sir Philip was last seen two days ago on a yacht off Antibes - a popular hub for celebrities at this time of the year thanks to the Cannes Film Festival - but before that has not been pictured in public for months. One of his last appearances was in October 2021, when he was seen snarling at photographers outside Harry's Bar, an exclusive London club. 

Sir Philip Green enjoying a chat with his friend Leonardo DiCaprio aboard a superyacht yesterday off the south of France 

Sir Philip, 70, appeared to be enjoying himself - taking the wheel of a speed boat accompanied by a group of friends 

Sir Philip and his wife Tina, 72, have been laid low in Monaco after the collapse of Arcadia Group, which fell into administration in 2020

The collapse of Sir Philip's Arcadia cost of more than 700 jobs and led to 162 store closures in a major blow for the UK high street 

He was understood to have been on a brief visit to Britain, in part to have dental treatment. The mogul was accompanied by Tina, who was named last year in the explosive Pandora Papers about offshore tax havens.

The leaked documents appeared to show that she bought four multi-million-pound properties while BHS – the department store she once owned with her husband – teetered on the brink of collapse.

Arcadia's assets, including the luxury furnishings of Sir Philip's boardroom, are being sold, the Topshop brand was acquired by online retailer Asos, and Ikea is set to move into the Oxford Street building following its £378 million sale last week. Arcadia also oversaw the chains Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Miss Selfridge. 

The Greens previously sold BHS for £1 to former bankrupt Dominic Chappell, who was last year sentenced to six years in jail for tax evasion over the 2015 sale.

The chain collapsed the following year, and MPs subsequently dubbed Sir Philip 'the unacceptable face of capitalism' over the affair.

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Despite the fall of the one-time high street retail king, the Greens are still worth £910 million, according to The Sunday Times Rich List, and continue to enjoy the trappings of their wealth.   

DiCaprio has also been keeping a low profile of late, taking a break from movie sets to enjoy time at his Malibu home with girlfriend Camila.   

He was also seen in February enjoying the wedding of British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, where he mingled with the likes of Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell at the English countryside nuptials.

DiCaprio's next major project sees him reuniting with his Wolf Of Wall Street director Martin Scorsese.

He stars in the true crime drama Killers Of The Flower Moon, which recounts the murders of members of the Osage Tribe in the 1920s, after oil was discovered on their land.

Deckhands help moor Sir Philip's speedboat as he enjoyed the sun with friends off the south of France - where the Cannes Film Festival is currently taking place 

The former billionaire has not been pictured in public for months as he lies low following the collapse of his retail business 

DiCaprio is joined by another Scorsese regular, Robert De Niro, while The Power Of The Dog star Jesse Plemons and Certain Women actress Lily Gladstone are also featured.   

The eco activist has also recently expanded his green portfolio with an investment in the startup company Wildtype that creates cell-cultivated sushi-grade salmon.

The San Francisco-based company announced in February that DiCaprio had joined as an investor in Wildtype's $100 million Series B round.

The Oscar-winning actor and environmentalist also took to Twitter  to announce his investment.

'Wild fish populations are threatened more than ever before. I'm pleased to be an investor in @wildtypefoods, the clear leader in cultivated seafood, which will give us the chance to protect our oceans while creating the cleanest seafood on the planet,' DiCaprio tweeted for his roughly 19.5 million followers.

'Wildtype will surely transform our food system with its incredible salmon,' DiCaprio added in a statement announcing the Series B funding.   

Sir Philip is known for his love of superyachts, and has recently based himself in Monaco - the Mediterranean city state beloved of the super rich 

A companion waves to Sir Philip as he joins them on the deck of the superyacht in photos taken yesterday 

The San Francisco startup was co-founded by Justin Kolbeck and Aryé Elfenbein with a mission to create the cleanest, most sustainable seafood on the planet. Wildtype is expecting to launch its product in fine-dining partner restaurants after its cultivated salmon gains regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration.

It was the second eco-friendly investment announcement by DiCaprio in as many days as he tweeted the day before about his investment in Telmont Champagne.  

'From protecting biodiversity on its land, to using 100% renewable electricity, @maisontelmont is determined to radically lower its environmental footprint. Proud to join as an investor in Champagne Telmont,' DiCaprio tweeted.    

DiCaprio showed off his physique as he stripped down to a pair of blue swimming shorts while sharing drinks and a smoke with friends

The actor has also been keeping a low profile of late, taking a break from movie sets to enjoy time at his Malibu home with girlfriend Camila

DiCaprio's next major project sees him reuniting with his Wolf Of Wall Street director Martin Scorsese

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A closer look at the superyacht Lionheart offers insight into the lavish life of billionaire Philip Green. From its opulently designed outdoor spaces to its hot tubs, helipad, and roster of celebrities, this $150 million motor yacht is truly a head-turner.

Who is billionaire Philip Green?

Green is the color of money, and for a man with Green in his name, there can only be an abundance of wealth. He boasts a net worth of $1.2 billion and runs the British retail empire Arcadia Group with his wife, Cristina Green. The company was behind well-known fashion brands like Topshop, Top Man, and Dorothy Perkins but went bankrupt in 2020. The 72-year-old college dropout started his first business at age 21, importing jeans from Asia with a $30,000 loan from his family. Of course, he turned it all around and became a billionaire who is based at a London hotel during the week and spends time at home with his family during weekends in Monaco. The tycoon also owns a £20 million Gulfstream G550 private jet and two other superyachts in addition to a fancy Monopoly set gifted by his wife featuring his own acquisitions. Talk about being filthy rich!

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LIONHEART Yacht – Enchanting $150M Superyacht

LIONHEART yacht is a 90-metre (295 ft) motor yacht built by Benetti in Italy. She was delivered in July of 2016 to the current owner who recently sold his brands Topshop and Selfridges, gaining him a net worth of US $2.4 billion.

LIONHEART features a sleek and modern design with space for up to 12 guests and 30 crew members. Her home berth lies in Monaco, which is where Green and his family spend most of their time.

LIONHEART yacht interior

The LIONHEART yacht features a lot of intricate details in its design that make her stand out from other comparable vessels on the market.

The interior of this yacht had exceptionally high-quality materials used in her construction, which gives her an elegant look and feel throughout all the different spaces on board. 

The design house Green & Mingarelli is responsible for the luxurious interior design of LIONHEART.

The LIONHEART yacht can welcome 12 guests in her six cabins as well as a crew of 30 members of staff. 

The interior of the yacht features a beach club, a beauty salon as well as expansive health and wellness facilities that include a spa, a hairdressing salon, a gym with a personal trainer, and a massage room with a masseur available at all hours.

The different floors of the yacht are connected by an elevator, and of course, the yacht has several pools, two of which are located on the upper decks. 

A grand staircase is situated in the center of the yacht, which gives the vessel the likeness of a luxury hotel. The interior is furnished with exclusive furniture with dark wood and cream upholstery.

The yacht features several sizable chandeliers and other extravagant lighting fixtures. Everything about the interior of LIONHEART is lavish and luxurious, flaunting the US $150 Million price tag that this incredible vessel bears.

Specifications

The LIONHEART yacht is 90 meters (296 ft) long with a beam of 14.4 meters (47.3 ft) and a draft of 7.5 meters (24.9 ft). She was built by Benetti Yachts in Livorno, Italy, and launched in 2016.

At the time, LIONHEART was Benetti’s flagship and the largest yacht they had ever produced, overtaking NABILA (later TRUMP PRINCESS owned by Donald Trump).

Her gross tonnage lies at 2,990 GT, reaching cruising speeds of 15 knots and maximum speeds of 16 knots.

She is definitely not the fastest yacht in her size category, but her caterpillar engines are reliable and robust.

LIONHEART has an immense aluminum superstructure, and her hull was constructed from premium steel. Her traditional teak decks nicely contrast her white exterior.

The LIONHEART yacht is values at US $150 million and has annual running costs of US $10-$15 Million. She is not currently available for charter or for sale, although Green’s other yachts are.

The exterior of the LIONHEART yacht was designed by Stefano Natucci, who was also responsible for LIONESS V, Green’s previous yacht by Benetti.

Natucci has designed a total of 45 yachts, the LIONHEART yacht being the largest of his past projects.

The yacht is fitted with a sophisticated stabilizer system that ensures a comfortable experience for guests when at anchor or underway. She has a total of four decks featuring generous outdoor spaces. 

The front of the bow has room for a small helipad where aircraft can land to pick up or drop off guests.

The top deck has an outdoor bar and jacuzzi, and behind the flybridge, there is a large pool.

All decks have luxurious outdoor seating with cream upholstery which is also the color of the crew uniforms aboard the LIONHEART yacht. 

At the aft, the yacht has a sizable beach club and extendable swimming platform where water toys can be launched.

She also has several smaller, shaded decks with ample space for dining or parties. On both her port and starboard sides, Lionheart has small balcony decks which are attached to two of the suites.

Toys and equipment

The LIONHEART yacht carries several tenders, although her most memorable is a VanDutch 55 named Lioncub.

This tender has a black and white photograph of a lion painted on its side, making it stand out from traditional tenders and attracting yacht spotters.

LIONHEART also has a Pascoe Limousine, a Pascoe Beachlande, and a Pascoe Outboard Shuttle giving her passengers a wide selection of transportation options for shore leave or excursions.

Although exact details aren’t known, the yacht carries a large number of water toys, including jet skis and water bobs.

With a large swimming platform at the back of the vessel and an attached beach club with a lounge area, a luxury that might be desired is available to her guests.

Additional information

Construction for LIONHEART began in 2012 after the owner Green commissioned his third yacht from Benetti .

The two previous vessels were also named LIONHEART but have since been renamed LUMIERE and LIONESS V. 

LUMIERE was built in 1999 and has a length of 49.9 meters (164 ft). Green sold her when he obtained LIONHEART V in 2006, and she is now available for charter.

LIONESS V has a length of 63.5 meters (208 ft) and was replaced by LIONHEART in 2016, 10 years after her launch. 

Interestingly all three vessels can welcome the same number of guests, and only their amenities and length changed over the years.

LIONESS V is still owned by the Green family, more specifically Tina Green. This yacht is available for charter.

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Lionheart considered one of the most luxurious yacht in the world.

Lionheart moored in the Club de Mar.

A super-yacht owned by former retail king, Philip Green, docked in Palma this week and is moored in the Club de Mar. The current 90-metre Lionheart yacht is the third commissioned by Green to be built by Benetti Yachts (project FB262). [1] With contracts signed in 2012, it is built of steel with an aluminium superstructure. Completed in early 2016, after sea trials off Livorno, it undertook a commissioning run to Malta in May, able to cruise at a speed of 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph).

She is a fully equipped yacht with her own Helicopter Landing Pad, At anchor Stabilizers , Gym, Spa, Jacuzzi (on deck), Lift (Elevator), Swimming Pool, Beach Club, Beauty Salon, BBQ, Tender Garage, Swimming Platform, Air Conditioning, Underwater Lights, Owner Study, Exterior Bar.

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Green was the chairman and chief executive of Amber Day from 1988 to 1992. In 1999, he acquired Sears plc. He bought British Home Stores (BHS) for £200 million in 2000, and subsequently spent £840 million to acquire the Arcadia Group in 2002. Arcadia became a private company and was delisted from the London Stock Exchange. He unsuccessfully sought to acquire Marks & Spencer in 1999 and 2004.

At its peak, Green's Arcadia Group owned the clothing retailers Topshop, Topman, Wallis, Evans, Burton, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins and Outfit. BHS was part of Arcadia from 2009 to 2015. Arcadia had more than 2,500 outlets in the UK, concessions in UK department stores such as Debenhams and Selfridges, and several hundred franchises in other countries. After high street sales fell in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arcadia entered administration and ASOS acquired the Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands in 2021.

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On peoples pension money!!

Another disgraceful waste of poor peoples money from a bad man.

This is truly not something to celebrate. This guy has history!

Philip Green docks in Spain: British tycoon’s €142m superyacht complete with helipad, jacuzzi and more drops anchor in Mallorca

CONTROVERSIAL British fashion tycoon Philip Green has docked in Mallorca.

He has brought his boat, Lionheart, dubbed ‘the most luxurious yacht in the world’ to Palma. 

The 90-metre yacht worth an estimated €142m and complete with a jacuzzi, helipad and spa, is docked at Club de Mar. 

Commissioned in 2012, the ship is the third yacht of millionaire Green.

Built by Benetti Yachts, the steel superstructure was completed in 2016 with a gym, swimming pool and even garage for cars.

It can sail at speeds of up to 17mph, or 15 knots. 

The retail tycoon behind brands including Top shop, Miss Selfridge and Wallis is believed to be worth around £910 million. 

His image was badly tarnished when he sold his ailing BHS chain for £1 to Dominic Chappell, a former Spanish-based bankrupt with no retail experience.

The company failed a year later with the loss of 11,000 jobs and a giant €600m pension fund was plundered and he was ordered to top it up with his own money.

A parliamentary probe concluded he had systematically milked BHS and described the hole in the pension fund as ‘the unacceptable face of capitalism’.

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