Patrick and Yolande looking loved up on EastEnders (Credit: BBC/Composite: ED!)
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What happened with Patrick and Yolande’s first marriage, and why did they split up?

The pair were previously married in 2003

Iconic EastEnders duo Patrick and Yolande Trueman are one of the soap’s most beloved pairings, having met and joining in marriage over twenty years ago. The loved-up pair will tie the knot again tonight (Monday, September 1), if Patrick can overcome his fear to make it down the aisle.

But how did Patrick and Yolande’s ill-fated first marriage end? Join us as we take a look back at the marriage story of one of EastEnders’ greatest couples.

Patrick and Yolande at the altar
Second time’s a charm? (Credit: BBC)
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EastEnders’ first meeting and marriage of Patrick and Yolande

Patrick and Yolande first met in 2003, during his holiday to Trinidad. Yolande enjoyed a steamy relationship with Patrick in spite of her marriage to the strict Victor Duke, and joined her bit on the side when he returned to Walford that year.

Patrick was successful in convincing Yolande to stay, even refusing Victor’‘’’

Yolande glares at Pat on EastEnders

Patrick and Yolande in The Vic in 2023


Joel Harley
EastEnders Insider Editor