RAYMOND VAN BARNEVELD is one of the most accurate darts throwers to step up to the board – which he has proved time and again at the PDC Championships, where he has four titles.
And after what he thought would be his final appearance at the World Championships in 2019, the Dutchman hit bullseye with British wife Julia (nee Evans).
Raymond van Barneveld and wife Julie were married in September 2023 – credit Target Darts
Raymond van Barneveld and wife Julia Evans were married in November 2023Instagram
Julia Evans watching her husband at the 2022 World Darts ChampionshipRex
Who is Raymond van Barneveld’s wife Julia?
British beauty Julia Evans, 39, began officially dating Raymond van Barneveld in April 2019.
However, they were caught kissing in a hotel that February by The Sun.
And Evans has told Art About the Floor that she sees a long and happy future with the Dutchman.
She commented: “I want to grow old with him. I don’t rule out marriage.”
She added that they first met at a darts tournament in Southampton, saying: “We started talking and chatted with each other for a while. There was a real click, which surprised me too.
“He is patient and sweet. I understand him and he me. I think we fit well together.”
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When did Van Barneveld propose to Julia?
The darts legend romantically proposed to lover Julia Evans in Paris, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
Van Barneveld got on one knee earlier this year in February where the soon to be married couple took several photos at the French hot spot.
In a heart-felt message, Raymond wrote: “She said YES. I asked Julia to marry me in Paris this weekend and she said yes. I’m over the moon I love you so much.”
Van Barneveld proposed in 2022
Why did Van Barneveld Move his Wedding?
It was reported in August that the couple, who had been due to wed, were forced to move their wedding because of the World Series of Darts finals.
The tournament took place on September 15-17, with Dutch rival Michael van Gerwen winning the tournament – Barney was beaten in the quarter-finals by Peter Wright.
When did Van Barneveld and Julia get Married?
It’s not clear exactly where or when the happy couple got married but Van Barneveld posted a stunning wedding photo in late November.
The gushing darts star wrote: “Five years ago I met you for the first time. Since that moment my life changed with you by my side.
In September you became my wife in for me an unbelievable beautiful day.
“I love you Julia forever xxxxx.”
When did Van Barneveld break up with wife Sylvia?
Shortly after being snapped with Julia in the hotel, Raymond confirmed that his relationship with Sylvia had ended.
A spokesman for the darts legend said in March: “I can’t speak for Silvia but they have been working on getting divorced for a few months. They are wanting to do it at their own pace.
“They live their own lives but with a good understanding of each other.”
The Dutchman’s relationship with Sylvia had reportedly been strained by his time away from home at tournaments, and in summer 2018, Sylvia was robbed at gunpoint while he was competing.
Following the incident, Van Barneveld said: “My marriage is a big problem. It takes its toll there. Especially when you are robbed in your own house.
“My wife had a loaded gun pointed at her head in June.
Darts legend Van Barneveld split up with his ex-wife in 2018Alamy Live News
“She doesn’t want to live in the house any more because she is frightened.
“We have to live separately. She wants an apartment. She is scared.
“You have to deal with that. I cannot give the love and attention she needs because I am always away. I cannot say ‘no’ to what I earn now.
“The court case is on at the start of the World Championship.
“It’s going to be hard for me and Silvia. I can’t go home as I have to prepare for the worlds.
“The trouble is, even if they get 10-12 years for example, what do we win? We win nothing.
“Emotions are there. I let my wife down not being there for her, which is stressful.”
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