Tuesday 5 July 2022 11:57 PM Julie Bishop's eight-year relationship with partner David Panton is over trends now Julie Bishop and her boyfriend SPLIT after eight years together - as the property developer issues a parting message to the former foreign minister By Eliza Mcphee For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:55 BST, 5 July 2022 | Updated: 23:55 BST, 5 July 2022 Viewcomments Julie Bishop's eight-year romance with her partner David Panton has come to an end. The former foreign minister first stepped out publicly with the property developer in 2014, with the pair pictured at countless events over the years including the 2018 wedding of Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough. The couple went to dinner on Friday night in Sydney's CBD where Mr Panton decided the relationship had run its course, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Julie Bishop's eight-year romance with her partner David Panton has come to an end. The couple went to dinner on Friday night in Sydney's CBD where Mr Panton decided the relationship had run its course, the Sydney Morning Herald reported 'I'm going to be focused on living in Manly and Melbourne for the foreseeable future,' Mr Panton told the publication. 'I wish Julie all the best in her ongoing stellar career.' The pair had been together just a week ago at St James's Palace in London, having dinner with Prince Charles for an event honouring his charity. Ms Bishop, 65, had in 2019 told the SMH about how she fell for the property developer and their bond over their love of health and fitness. 'I think that's self-evident – have you seen him?' she laughed. 'He's a very independent-minded and successful businessman, and he has a delightful sense of humour. He makes me laugh.' He'd been by her side as she travelled the world as the then foreign minister, and the relationship remained strong despite them being separated for seven months during Covid. Ms Bishop, 65, had in 2019 told the SMH about how she fell for the property developer and their bond over their love of health and fitness. At the time, Ms Bishop said she was thankful for FaceTime. 'It isn't great but it is all you can do because he can't get in here [WA] and I can't go there without having to get an exemption. It is very difficult but I know a lot of families have been separated in this way, it is challenging,' she told The Daily Telegraph. Speaking to the Herald Sun previously, Ms Bishop said the pair share a bond over their love of health and fitness. 'He's a swimmer, I'm a runner,' she told the publication. Ms Bishop was previously married to Neil Gillon from 1983 to 1988. She was later dating former Lord Mayor of Perth Peter Nattrass for at least 12 years. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility