Wally Lewis walks down the aisle with Lynda Adams in Brisbane…while the football great’s three children were conspicuously absent amid family rift

 NRL great Wally Lewis has tied the knot with partner Lynda Adams.

The rugby league Immortal, known as The King, 65, walked town the aisle with his queen in a picturesque ceremony in Brisbane.

The couple were surrounded by friends and family at Brisbane’s heritage-listed St Mary’s Anglican Church in Kangaroo Point.

Following the service guests were whisked away by coach to enjoy a lavish reception at Old Government House in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. 

Wally looked chuffed on his big day, beaming broadly as he welcomed guests to the swanky affair.

He cut quite the dapper figure in a classic black tuxedo and a yellow rose boutonniere.

NRL great Wally Lewis has tied the knot with partner Lynda Adams

The rugby league legend, known as The King, 65, walked town the aisle with his queen in a picturesque ceremony in Brisbane

Lynda meanwhile looked absolutely stunning in an eye catching gown that featured a feathered ivory skirt, and a fitted bodice.

The stunning dress was finished with sheer tulle sleeves and Lynda finished the ensemble with a bouquet of  chrysanthemums. 

The confetti rained down on the newlyweds as they made their way out of the historic church.

Neither seemed to mind however, both beaming broadly as they made their way through the congregation of guests.

Footy Show host and fellow NRL legend Paul Vautin was spotted attending the nuptials.

Also in attendance was Wally’s long-time teammate Gene Miles who was serving as his mate’s best man.

However, Wally’s three children – Lincoln, 37, Jamie Lee, 34, and Mitchell, 26, were conspicuously absent from the celebrations.

In fact, as Wally and Linda were walking down the aisle, Lincoln took to Instagram to share an image of him attending an Australian Tourism Exchange event in Brisbane.

Lynda looked absolutely stunning in an eye catching gown that featured a feathered ivory skirt, and a fitted bodice

The stunning dress was finished with sheer tulle sleeves and Lynda finished the ensemble with a bouquet of chrysanthemums

Wally looked chuffed on his big day, beaming broadly as he welcomed guests to the swanky affair

He cut quite the dapper figure in a classic black tuxedo and a yellow rose boutonniere

So honoured to be the MC today for this year’s Tourism @australia ATE,’ the actor wrote. 

‘Amongst the formalities, it’s pretty much where I get to be on stage yapping about how much I love Aus,’ he added. 

According to Woman’s Day, the Queensland great proposed to his girlfriend late last year, three years after he ended his marriage with his first wife Jacqueline.

A source told the publication in January that Wally’s three children, who he shares with Jacqueline, were unlikely to attend their father’s wedding.

‘Lynda’s daughter Sydney, 15, is set to be in the wedding party, but she hasn’t been seen with any of Wally’s kids or his four grandkids,’ a close friend told the publication.

‘All three have sided with their mum since the split and while Wally is keen for them to be involved in his and Lynda’s new life, they have hardly seen her.’

The insider continued: ‘I don’t think any of the three kids will ever forgive their dad for hurting their mum.’

The source claimed that Lewis’ children would see attending their dad’s wedding as an ‘act of betrayal towards their mum’.

The confetti rained down on the newlyweds as they made their way out of the historic church

Neither seemed to mind however, both beaming broadly as they made their way through the congregation of guests

Footy Show host and fellow NRL legend Paul Vautin (l) was spotted attending the nuptials

Also in attendance was Wally’s long-time teammate Gene Miles who was serving as his mate’s best man

Following the service guests were whisked away by coach to enjoy a lavish reception at Old Government House in the heart of the Brisbane CBD

Wally’s three children – Lincoln, 37, Jamie Lee, 34, and Mitchell, 26, were conspicuously absent from the celebrations

The couple have been dating for over three years and their relationship commenced shortly after Lewis separated from Jacqueline after 36 years of marriage.

Wally confirmed his separation from his wife and the mother of his three children in February 2021.

‘This is a deeply personal matter that we do not want to discuss publicly,’ he said.

‘I want to acknowledge the pain and upset my family has gone through since Jacqui and I separated last year. I hope over time we can rebuild our ties and move on with life.’

It later emerged he was in a new relationship with Adams, a volunteer at Sands Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Newborn Death Support Group in Townsville.

Lynda had been recently separated from her husband, property developer Mark Adams, when she met Wally.

According to The Daily Telegraph, Wally’s new relationship had turned the rugby league immortal’s three children against him.

Citing a source close to the family, the newspaper claimed Lewis’ adult children felt obliged to side with their distraught mother and were no longer speaking to their dad.  

In fact, as Wally and Linda were walking down the aisle, Lincoln took to Instagram to share an image of him attending an Australian Tourism Exchange event in Brisbane

Wally confirmed his separation from his wife and the mother of his three children Jacqueline in February 2021

‘All three [children] have sided with their mum since the split and while Wally is keen for them to be involved in his and Lynda’s new life, they have hardly seen her,’ a source told Woman’s Day.  Pictured: Wally Lewis and son Lincoln

Speaking about the split in 2021 on the The Anj, Rob & Robbo Show, Lincoln said it had ‘been hard’ on the entire family, particularly ‘going through things’ publicly.

‘It’s been hard on everyone obviously, and anyone who goes through stuff… it’s obviously going to be hard,’ he said.

‘You’re going through things in the public eye and that comes with the territory.’

When pressed for comment as to how his mother Jacqui has been coping, Lincoln said she’s ‘surrounded by good people who love and care about her’.

‘We’ve all banded together, we’re a tight family unit. She’s got some amazing friends around her. That’s the thing that gets anyone through (difficult times).’