FIRST ANNIVERSARY

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SYRIAN ARISTOCRAT AND DIPLOMAT

RANIA SIDAWI

INVITES US INTO VILLA LEONOR, HER FAMILY’S MODERN
AND COLOURFUL ISLAND HOME SET AMONG THE PINES
‘In Formentera people’s emotions are in tune with nature,
it’s the perfect place to appreciate luxury’
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Rania Sidawi (above) with her children, Leonor, 17, and 12-year-old Alejandro, pictured in the garden of their spectacular summer home on the
Spanish island of Formentera. The rear of the villa has access to the pool (main photo). In 2019, Rania was recognised with an award for her
commitment to the peace and integration process between the Mediterranean region and the Middle East

‘This island has a unique spirit,
a magical simplicity. It’s a paradise
for nature lovers’

he small Mediterranean island of Formentera is every bit
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as beautiful as nearby Ibiza, but much more private. Its
crystalline waters and pristine sands ringed by wild dunes are

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hard to reach, but they act like a magnet for the yachts of
royals and superstars in search of the simple luxury for
which the place is famous. Their first port of call is the idyllic
northern beach of Ses Illetes, and there, the legendary
restaurant Juan y Andrea, run by brothers Juanjo and Jorge
Bonet García.
Founded by their parents, and named after them, Juan y
Andrea speaks of a couple’s love – for each other, for
gastronomy and for Formentera itself. So it seems only

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‘This house speaks of
the union between
two cultures’

Villa Leonor was built by
Rania’s husband, Juanjo
Bonet García, who bought
the land and completed the
project in 1999. Here, Rania
is pictured in the main hall 7
of the villa. The house is full
of bright colours, such as
orange, yellow and fuchsia

The dining room (above) features a glass table and
brightly coloured chairs, which are matched by the
tableware (below). The villa’s walls are decorated
with paintings by noted Italian artist Mario Arlati

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natural that it was on the island
that Juanjo met and fell in love
with his own wife, Rania Sidawi,
and that they’ve created a
gorgeous family hideaway
nestled among its pine and
juniper forests.
Villa Leonor – named after
Juanjo and Rania’s daughter –
was built 25 years ago by the
restaurateur himself, to be
modern, spacious and full of
light. As for the vibrant decor,
that is Rania’s work, and reflects
her cosmopolitan outlook. A
Syrian aristocrat who moves
in diplomatic circles, she is
dedicated to promoting peace
between the Mediterranean
area and the Middle East. And
here, where kelims sit alongside
Italian textiles, and shades of
orange, yellow and fuchsia set
off the works of Ibiza-based
artist Mario Arlati, she brings
the two worlds together in
stylish harmony.
Rania, what’s your background?
“My parents are descendants of

‘The architecture
and decor are
modern, but we
have antiques
that were a
wedding gift
from my father’

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entwined in that of Damascus.
My father, Roger Sidawi, was in
the vanguard of industr y,
modernising factories, and
during the Syrian war he
provided the International Red
Cross with three buildings
where they could carry out
their work. In recognition of
his support, there is a street
named after him. My mother,
Wafa Chalah, was a pioneer
and patron in the art world,
who opened a gallery in the
mid-1980s.”
Where did you grow up?
“I spent my first 15 years in
Damascus, then moved to
Beirut and on to Rome in 2000.
I completed my studies – in
English literature – at Oxford
University.”
Since then, you’ve moved a lot
in diplomatic circles…
“Yes. In 2019 I received the
Assotutela Italian Excellence
Award for my efforts.”
How did you meet Juanjo?

Leaning against a bench
made from the roots of an
ancient tree, Leonor wears 9
a Silvia Tcherassi print that
matches the blouse worn
by her mother (far left)

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‘Leonor is already
preparing for
a diplomatic
career, doing
a programme
with the United
Nations’
Leonor relaxes (right) by the
p r o p e r t y ’s b e a u t i f u l p o o l ;
bedrooms (above and far left)
enjoy plenty of natural light thanks
to their generously sized windows;
one of the home’s bathrooms (left)
features a hot tub and a skylight
to maximise daylight
Alejandro at a British one. Leonor is already
preparing for a diplomatic career, doing a
programme with the United Nations. Alejandro
is into sea sports, so whenever he’s here he
goes scuba diving. He’s already got his open
water diploma.”
This is your family’s summer home, isn’t it?
“Yes. We’re based in Rome, in Piazza di Spagna.
We chose the city because of the international

schools and, when we’re there, my priorities are
my children’s education and my diplomatic work.
“Before the war, we used to spend every
Christmas in Syria with my family. It was lovely
having everyone together. Juanjo and I are all
about that unique love, the love of family.”
In fact Juanjo is carrying on his parents’ legacy…
“Yes, with the restaurant. Juan and his wife
Andrea founded it in 1971, united by their

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“It was August 2004 and I was at the Red Cross Ball
in Monte Carlo when a friend invited me to her
birthday party at her villa in Formentera. That’s
where Juanjo and I met, and it was love at first
sight. We got married four months later, in
December.”
Tell us about your children…
“Leonor is 17 and Alejandro is 12. They’re both
studying in Rome; Leonor at a French school and

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‘On Formentera,
the water really is
crystal clear and
the beaches are
completely unspoilt’

“The lifestyle here is simple, centred on the sea, the sun and all that
nature offers. We enjoy visits from friends and family; love to have an
aperitif watching the sunset, and sometimes we go to Ibiza for the
nightlife,” says Rania. On Ses Illetes beach is Juan y Andrea, the
restaurant that Juanjo’s parents established in 1971, “united”, says
Rania, “by their passions for Formentera and for gastronomy”. Alejandro
and Leonor pose (right) on one of the sunloungers surrounding the
pool, which also features luxurious Balinese beds (left). The pool sits in
2.5 acres of green and peaceful gardens
nature lovers. The water really is
crystal clear and the beaches are
completely unspoilt. There are no
buildings along much of the
coastline. Formentera’s isolation
makes it an island in the truest sense.”
Tell us about Villa Leonor…
“Juanjo bought the land and built it
himself, in 1999. The architecture
and decor are modern, but we have
some antique furniture that was a
wedding gift from my father. This
house speaks of the union between
two cultures.”
What is your lifestyle like here?
“It’s simple, centred on the sea,

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gastronomy. Over time it has
become the most magical luxury
venue in Europe.
“Juanjo and his brother Jorge
have followed in their parents’
footsteps with love and dedication.”
What makes the restaurant unique?
“In Formentera people’s emotions
are in tune with nature, so they live
happily in the present moment. It’s
the perfect place to appreciate
luxury.”
What makes Formentera special?
“This island has a unique spirit, a
magical simplicity. It’s a paradise for

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‘Juanjo and
I are all
about that
unique love,
the love of
family’

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‘Juanjo has passed
on his love of
fishing to
Alejandro and
they like to plan
trips together’
the sun and all that nature offers.
We enjoy visits from friends and
family; love to have an aperitif
watching the sunset, and
sometimes we go to Ibiza for the
nightlife.”
Your husband and son are both
keen fishermen, aren’t they?
“Yes, Juanjo goes with the shark
fishing champions to Madagascar,
the Maldives and Guinea. He’s
passed on his love of fishing to
Alejandro, and they like to plan
trips abroad together.”
Do you travel much as a family?
“We saw in the new year, 2023, in
Marrakech, in a beautiful castle
belonging to an Indian friend
of mine. Also this year we’ve
taken the children to New York
and spent weekends on Capri,
because it’s a place that
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Leonor loves.”
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Rania with daughter Leonor
(above left); Alejandro with his
father Juanjo (above right) – the
pair share a love of fishing; Juan y
Andrea restaurant (top) is right on
the beach at Ses Illetes; an outdoor
area of the house (left) provides a
perfect chill-out zone; a shower
and dining area (right) complete
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RANIA SIDAWI The Syrian aristocrat opens the
doors to her colourful villa on Formentera
ROCHELLE HUMES leads the stars celebrating in
style at the National Television Awards
THE DUCHESS OF SUSSEX parties with the stars
at Beyoncé’s birthday concerts in Los Angeles
… before THE DUKE returns to the UK to laud
inspirational children at the WellChild Awards
PIPPA MIDDLETON turns 40 after a stylish Italian
wedding with husband JAMES MATTHEWS
GLORIA HUNNIFORD and STEPHEN WAY
Y mark
25 years of marriage – in their happy place
THE KING and QUEEN are smart in tartan as
they enjoy the traditional Braemar Gathering
QUEEN ELIZABETH II A rare photograph is
released as her family look back and her son
marks a year since his accession to the throne
THE PRINCE and PRINCESS OF WALES visit
St Davids for a service of quiet reflection
THE DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH spends the late
Queen’s anniversary in the most fitting way
PRINCESS EUGENIE joins family posting tributes
and memories of her royal grandmother
ACCESSION DAY Gun salutes sound out across
the UK to mark the first year of Charles’s reign
THEIR MAJESTIES score well in a public poll
ahead of state visit to France
KATE BECKINSALE The actress hosts a starry
gala in Venice to help the fight against Aids
‘STRICTLY COME DANCING’ This year’s
celebrity contestants tell us their hopes and fears
ALAN TITCHMARSH on his royal friendships
and a new book on Chatsworth House
JULIA BRADBURY The presenter tells how
surviving cancer sparked new family rules

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t’s the night when TV’s biggest
Iglamorous
names dress up in their most
outfits to celebrate
their successes – and this year’s
National Television Awards didn’t
disappoint, with stars including
Holly Willoughby, Michelle
Keegan, Amy Dowden and
Rochelle Humes pulling out all the
stops on the red carpet ahead of
the ceremony at London’s O2.

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Holly Willoughby is elegant
in a Suzanne Neville gown,
while This Morning co-host
Alison Hammond (above)
goes for a black cape and
Amy Dowden (above right)
chooses delicate pink tulle

MOVING ON
This Morning host Holly, elegant in
a fitted strapless lavender gown by
Suzanne Neville, attended the
ceremony without her former copresenter Phillip Schofield for the
first time in 14 years, and spoke
about her hopes for the future of
the ITV show. “People want us to
do well. It all feels good again,”
she said of the recently revamped
morning programme.
Her co-host Alison Hammond
also put in a dazzling turn, in a
black sequinned dress with
matching cape. Although This
Morning missed out on the

Daytime Programme gong for
the first time in 13 years, Alison
enjoyed her night, later writing on
social media: “What a night of
happiness… we had the best
time. Thanks so much for all your
love support and votes and
allowing us to be there.”
Another star who appreciated
the support was Strictly Come Dancing
professional Amy Dowden, who is
undergoing treatment for breast
cancer. When the hit BBC1
programme won the Talent Show
prize, Amy – pretty in pink, with a
breast cancer awareness badge
pinned to her tulle gown – joined
her fellow Strictly stars on stage,
prompting former contestant Fleur
East to say in her speech: “It’s extra
special because we are joined by the
fabulous Amy Dowden on stage,
who looks absolutely incredible.”

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GIVING A BOOST
A proud Amy later posted on
Instagram: “We WON! Congrats to
the whole team! Love you all!
Special thanks for making me

Rochelle Humes
dazzles in red, while
Stacey Solomon
rocks the Barbie
look alongside
husband Joe Swash
(left) and pregnant 21
Pixie Lott attends
with husband Oliver
Cheshire (next left)

An emotional
Danielle
Harold
accepts the
Serial Drama
Performance
award for her
previous role
in EastEnders

Jay Blades accepts the
22 Daytime Programme award
alongside The Repair Shop
team as the show scoops the
honour for the first time

feel like a Princess and giving me
the biggest smile.”
Presenter Stacey Solomon was in
the pink, too, in a frothy Isabell
Kristensen gown. She was joined on
the red carpet by husband Joe
Swash, while Michelle Keegan and
Mark Wright also made it a date
night, Michelle wearing a Galia
Lahav two-piece with Bulgari
j e w e l l e r y. L i s a
Snowdon was
elegant in a little
black dress, while
Rochelle Humes
opted for a
dramatic red
gown by Helsa.
Inside the
c e r e m o n y, e x EastEnderss actress
Danielle Harold
burst into tears as
she picked up the
Serial Drama
Per formance
award for her
role as brain
tumour victim
Lola. “This is the
biggest, biggest,
biggest shock
a n d I c a n’t

believe I’m standing in front of the
O2,” she said. “Every single person
who had an input into this storyline
and the research, this is for you.”
A rapturous reception greeted
former soap star Sarah Lancashire,
who wiped away tears as she collected
her Special Recognition award.
As the crowd chanted: “Sarah!
Sarah!” the actress – who also won
Drama Performance for her role in
Happy Valley – said: “I have been
fortunate to spend my working life
doing a job I love. But there are also
enablers who stand quietly in the
wings without expectation or due
credit: they are my family, my
husband, my children, my friends,
my agent Nick. Thank you.”
NEW GENERATION
EastEnders newcomer Bobby
Brazier – son of the late TV star
Jade Goody and presenter Jeff
Brazier – paid an emotional tribute
to his father when he was named
Rising Star. Bobby, who will also
take part in the forthcoming series
of Strictly
Strictly,, said: “I feel so privileged
and like I’m a very little part of this
award. I’m blessed. I just want to go
and hand this award to my dad,
because it’s all because of him.’

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The EastEnders
cast (above) win
the Serial Drama
gong. Bobby
Brazier, named
Rising Star, poses
with dad Jeff
(together below),
having paid
touching tribute
to him on stage

‘I have spent my
life doing a job I
love. But there
are also quiet
enablers: they
are my family’
Sarah Lancashire

Meanwhile, The Repair Shop team,
led by frontman Jay Blades,
celebrated clinching the Daytime
Programme award. “We’re the new
kids on the block and I’m glad we’ve
won this time,” Jay said. Ant and Dec
were named best presenters for the
22nd time, with Dec saying: “Thank
you to our lovely wives, our beautiful
children. I can’t believe that we are
still getting away with this.”
The Serial Drama award went to
EastEnders,, while The Traitors
EastEnders
aitors took
the Reality Competition prize.

Gogglebox
glebox picked up the Bruce
Forsyth Entertainment Award and
Paul O’Grady, who died in March,
was awarded the Factual
Entertainment Programme prize
for his show For the Love of Dogs.
Dogs.
The show’s head vet Shaun
Opperman, who was joined by
pooch Wiley on stage, paid tribute
to his late co-star, saying: “He was
tremendous fun to work with
H
and we will really miss him.”
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Sarah Lancashire
collects the Drama
Performance award
f o r H a p p y Va l l e y
(above), while the
cast of The Traitors
(right) celebrate
their Reality
Competition win.
The Strictly Come
Dancing team
(below), including
Amy (far right),
take to the stage
to accept the
Talent Show prize

Ant and Dec (below) are named
Best Presenters for a staggering
22nd time. Tributes were paid to
the late Paul O’Grady (left), whose
For the Love of Dogs won the
Factual Entertainment Programme

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Star power: actress
Kerry Washington,
former Destiny’s
Child singer Kelly
Rowland and the
Duchess pose at
one of Beyoncé’s
birthday shows

PARTYING WITH HER PALS

THE DUCHESS
OF SUSSEX

ROCKS THE DRESS CODE AT
BEYONCE’S BIRTHDAY GIGS
s high-profile appearances go,
A
the Duchess of Sussex is
enjoying a Renaissance: a very

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glamorous Meghan was seen at two
Beyoncé concerts in Los Angeles
last week.
Looking as if she was loving
every second of the Crazy in Love
singer’s shows, Meghan attended
two of Beyoncé’s three concerts at
the SoFi Stadium, held to celebrate
the singer’s 42nd birthday.
For the first, in which she sat in a
private box with husband the Duke
of Sussex and her mother Doria
Ragland, Meghan wore a white top
and silver Sprwmn sequinned skirt

– in response to Beyoncé’s request
that fans wore silver to “surround
ourselves in a shimmering human
disco ball each night”.
The Duchess embraced her
husband as Love on Top was
performed, before dancing along
to a string of the Renaissance
singer’s biggest hits.
Doria was also captured enjoying
the music alongside one of
Meghan’s close friends, actress
Abigail Spencer, while Prince
Harry was seen snapping a selfie of
himself and his smiling wife.
Three nights later, Meghan –
who recently signed with

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Meghan (right) enjoys the final concert, having
attended an earlier night with mum Doria (below
left) and the Duke of Sussex (below right)

Meghan wore a
sequinned skirt —
Beyoncé had asked
fans to wear silver
Hollywood super-agent Ari Emanuel
– was back at the California venue
without her husband and Doria to
witness Beyoncé’s final birthday show.
This time, she opted for a metallic
silver skirt and black top.
She was photographed with
Scandal actress Kerry Washington and
Beyoncé’s former Destiny’s Child
bandmate Kelly Rowland, and also
seen chatting to media mogul Tyler
Perry in the stadium’s VIP section.
Tyler, who is godmother to Harry and
Meghan’s two-year-old daughter
Lilibet, gave the couple the use of his
home in LA when they first quit royal
duties and left the UK in 2020.
GUEST OF HONOUR
The group were given a treat at the
show, with legendary singer Diana
Ross making a surprise appearance
on stage. The original Motown star
performed Love Hangover
over before
leading the audience in a rendition
of Happy Birthday.
Birthday . “Thank you so
much for all your sacrifice, and your
beauty and grace,” Beyoncé told her
special guest. “Thank you for opening
the doors for me.”
Beyoncé and Meghan’s paths have
crossed before; they both attended
the London premiere of The Lion
King in 2019, with the singer offering
congratulations to the Duchess on
the recent birth of her and Harry’s
eldest child, Archie, now four.
Earlier that year, Beyoncé accepted
a Brit Award for Best International
Group with her husband Jay-Z – for
their band The Carters – in front of a
portrait of Meghan as the Mona Lisa.
She later wrote on social media: “In
honor of Black History Month, we bow
down to one of our Melanated Monas.
Congrats on your pregnancy! We
H
wish you so much joy.”
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Beyoncé celebrates by
strutting her stuff on stage 25
in Los Angeles, where she
is joined by Motown legend
Diana Ross (together left)

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WINNING HEARTS AS HE
HONOURS YOUNG HEROES

THE DUKE
OF SUSSEX

SHOWS HIS COMPASSIONATE
SIDE AS HE REFLECTS ON HIS
GRANDMOTHER’S WISHES

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Prince Harry arrives
at the WellChild
Awards ceremony,
which he was
forced to miss last
year because of the
26 Queen’s death. He
has been patron of
the national charity
since 2007

n the eve of the first anniversar y of his
grandmother’s death, the Duke of Sussex paid
tribute to Elizabeth II at a star-studded charity awards
ceremony for courageous children and their carers.
Prince Harry praised the seriously ill youngsters who
were honoured at the WellChild Awards, a year after
missing the annual event to join his family at Balmoral.
He told guests: “As you know, I was unable to attend
the awards last year as my grandmother passed away.
“As you also probably know, she would have been the
first person to insist I come to be with you instead of going
to her, and that’s why I know, exactly one year on, she is
looking down on all of us tonight – happy we are together,
continuing to spotlight such an incredible community.”
hello! once again joined forces with the Duke and
WellChild at the inspiring ceremony, organised in
association with GSK, which recognises the achievements
and bravery of the winners and those who care for them.
Prince Harry, who has been patron of the national
charity for severely ill children since 2007, flew in from

‘My grandmother would have been the
first person to insist I come here. That’s
why I know she is looking down on us’

Host Gaby Roslin and Harry
pose with award winners
(from left) Violet Seymour,
Poppy Higham, Ruky
Anighoro, George Hall, Blake
McCaughey and Hayley
Cassin, before the Duke
shares a joke with George
(below left) and Hayley (below)

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‘I am so humbled to stand before you as
I strive to convey your impact in words’

Harry is delighted to receive
a present from Blake – a
Belfast Giants ice hockey
shirt bearing the number
84, the year of the Duke’s
birth – before chatting to
Ruky and his family (below)

California to spend time with them
at London’s Hurlingham Club.
He said in his speech: “It’s
wonderful to be here at the 18th
annual WellChild Awards – a night
I personally look forward to each
year, because I get to be with you.
“Tonight, we meet to celebrate
the tremendous strength and
spirit of children and young
people across the UK and the
individuals who are transforming
at-home care for thousands.”

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CELEBRATING STRENGTH
He continued: “Your collective
stories of strength, compassion
and perseverance are inspiring to
not only those in this room, but
many far and wide. You have set
the bar and raised it time and time
again, and I am so humbled to
stand before you as I strive to
convey your impact in words.”
Harry also referred to his own
family back in California, raising a
laugh from the audience by saying:
“As a father of two – and three dogs,
so basically five – I’m acutely aware
of the many joys and challenges
that come with parenting. And
that’s with kids who aren’t facing

POPPY HIGHAM
Caring Child

At just seven years old, Poppy (above with HELLO ! ’s brand
ambassador Rosie Nixon and McFly’s Danny Jones) is a devoted
carer to her sister Paige, 17, who needs to be looked after around
the clock and is often rushed to hospital.
Suffering from severe epilepsy and hyperinsulinism, Paige
needs help to breathe, eat and move, so Poppy’s young life
revolves around her sister’s needs.
Even though she misses out on things that most other children
her age take for granted, like birthday parties, Poppy never
complains. Instead, she steps up to help look after her big sister,
whose eyes light up whenever she walks into the room.
The sisters, from Runcorn in Cheshire, share an unbreakable
bond and Poppy loves to make Paige happy by singing and reading
to her. She has even overcome her shyness to support fundraising
efforts for the local hospice that supports Paige.

Poppy twirls for Harry in
her specially made pale
blue princess dress. He
described her outfit, which
she helped to design
herself, as “amazing”

people who have won an award and
who really deserve it.”
Ufuoma said Harry’s presence
made the event special, adding: “It
speaks of his heart, his kindness
and his love for children.”
REAL-LIFE PRINCESS
Poppy Higham, seven, from
Runcorn, stole the show as she got
up to dance for the Duke in a
“princess” dress she helped to
design herself.
The little girl won the Caring
Child award for helping to look
after her 17-year-old sister Paige,
who has complex health needs.
Awards host Gaby Roslin played
Ed Sheeran’s song Shivers on her
phone as Poppy showed him her
moves in her beautiful pale-blue
sparkly dress. “I can do Ed Sheeran,”
joked Harry, pointing to his red hair.
Admiring her dress, he asked:
“You designed this yourself? Wow,
amazing.” Of the Prince’s reaction,
dad Daniel said: “I don’t think he
was expecting the dance!”
Poppy, who sat next to the Duke
during the awards ceremony, said
that when she found out she
had won: “I danced around

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health challenges. So to the parent
carers in the room, you have my
sincerest admiration and respect.”
The Duke’s poignant speech
came after he presented the award
for Inspirational Child (aged four
to six) to Violet Seymour, six.
Earlier he had chatted to the
little girl and her fellow winners
during a 50-minute reception,
listening to their stories, cracking
jokes and receiving gifts to take
back to his home in Montecito.
He told Ruky Anighoro and his
family that wife Meghan was “very
upset she couldn’t be here” ahead
of a “busy week” for the couple,
who will attend the Invictus Games
in Dusseldorf, Germany this week.
Ruky, 14, from Thamesmead in
south-east London, told Harry
about his love of Chelsea FC and
performed his single, Watch Me
Now,, which he wrote with his sister
Now
Faith and released on his
14th birthday. “Serious talent,” the
Duke said after nodding his head
along to the rap.
Ruky, who was joined by mum
Ufuoma, dad Odafe and Faith, said:
“I think it’s a good thing for Prince
Harry to come here to support

BLAKE McCAUGHEY
Inspirational Young Person 15-18
Blake has never lost his sense of humour, despite spending most
of the past four years in hospital. For Halloween, he dressed up as
paediatric surgeon Professor Paolo De Coppi, sporting scrubs and
a painted-on beard to celebrate his doctor’s birthday, much to the
amusement of staff and patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital,
while at Christmas, he decorated his hospital room like a grotto.
Born with a rare and complex genetic condition, Blake (above
with mum Christine, host Gaby and entertainers Dick and Dom),
from Tandragee in Co. Armagh, has weakened muscles and
suffers from chronic pain. He has spent much of his life in hospital,
undergoing hundreds of procedures, including open-heart surgery
and an operation to separate his stomach from his liver. He uses a
wheelchair and, unable to eat or drink, he is fed through a tube.
Paolo describes Blake, 15, as an incredibly resilient young man
whose smile and strength are a source of joy.

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Host Gaby (left) welcomes guests (clockwise from above)
presenters Charlotte Hawkins and Seema Jaswal, HELLO!
brand ambassador Rosie Nixon, journalist Kate Silverton,
comedian Katherine Ryan and singer Nadine Coyle

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the house and I screamed out the
back garden!”
Meanwhile, Violet made Harry
laugh when he offered her a giant
panda balloon to take home,
telling him that she preferred cats.
“We’ll have to find you a different
balloon, then,” Harry said.
There was more laughter as
Harry joked with Blake McCaughey
that he should take home the giant
black and orange tiger balloon
next to his seat. “Never leave a
ginger behind,” he told the
teenager from Co. Armagh, who
won the Inspirational Young
Person 15-18 prize.
Blake gave the Duke a Belfast
Giants ice hockey jersey with his
name on the back and 84 to reflect
Harry’s year of birth, plus a bottle
of Giants Basalt Rock Gin.

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MUTUAL ADMIRATION
Mum Christine said of Prince
Harry: “He was so down to earth.
He’s on your level and was very
good with Blake, asking him about
himself and wishing him well.”
Blake also told Harry that there
was a picture of his mother Diana
in his hospital. “He said: ‘That’s so
lovely,’” Christine added.
Harry warned Blake’s family
that it would be an emotional
night, and after he was told
that Blake himself was “the

HAYLEY CASSIN
Inspirational Young Person 12-14
“I’m not disabled; I’m differently abled,” says Hayley (above with
Seema Jaswal and broadcaster Ed Chamberlin), who is an
advocate for the power of sport and has appeared on the CBeebies
TV channel to champion the cause.
Despite having complex medical needs including diplegic
cerebral palsy and a displaced hip, she has won multiple medals
for wheelchair basketball. She plays for the Sheffield Steelers and
is on the England pathway for the Great Britain team, and also
plays wheelchair rugby for Team GB’s development side.
Hayley, 15, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, requires daily
physiotherapy sessions, but she always remains positive and has
raised over £100,000 for charity by singing in a choir.
Mum Susan, who nominated her, said: “Hayley is an amazing
child who always promotes wellbeing. She has pushed through so
much adversity and she oozes positivity, fun and encouragement.”

RUKY ANIGHORO
Special Recognition

Presenter Emma Willis
looks stunning in a
scarlet jumpsuit as she
arrives for the starstudded ceremony at
London’s exclusive
Hurlingham Club

Budding musician Ruky (above with Radzi Chinyanganya and Tom
Felton) recently released his first single and is full of fun, despite
suffering from a painful brittle-bone disease.
Ruky, 14, is dependent on adults for his care and has had to
endure many operations for bone fractures, as well as recent
major surgery to correct his scoliosis, after which a difficult
recovery period left him wearing braces.
The teenager often has to take time off school in Thamesmead,
south-east London, but when he returns he stays behind at
homework club three days a week to catch up.
He dedicated his single, called Watch Me Now and released on
his 14th birthday, to everyone suffering from the same condition.
Mum Ufuoma, who nominated him for the award, says: “Ruky
has been through a lot. Winning a WellChild Award will be a big
morale-booster for him and encourage him to achieve even more.’’

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VIOLET SEYMOUR
Inspirational Child 4-6

Violet, six (above with Harry), was born with a brain condition and
has spent much of the past five years in hospital. Living with
hydrocephalus, a damaged spinal cord, breathing problems and
neuropathic bladder, she frequently succumbs to infections, which
means missing school and time with her friends in Poole, Dorset.
Violet never complains and faces her challenges with courage,
kindness and humility. In fact, she’s more concerned about others
and, last year, secretly donated some of her own Christmas
presents to children staying in hospital during the festive season.
The youngster’s condition doesn’t stop her wanting to try new
things, such as gymnastics. And although her brain condition is
stable, her family know that this could change at any time, so she
is determined to live life to the full and not be ashamed of things
like her stoma bag. Her mum Holly Kieser describes Violet as the
bravest girl she knows.

GEORGE HALL
Inspirational Child 7-11

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George’s complex medical needs mean he has been in and out of
hospital throughout his life, but he always remains brave, positive
and determined to live life to the full.
The 11-year-old (above with influencers Brooke and Jess, plus
singer HRVY), who has undergone hundreds of procedures, has a
tracheostomy, pacemaker and complete heart block, and is also
tube-fed and relies on life-support machines every night.
Despite this, George won last year’s Yorkshire Schools Cross
Country Accessible Race final, after which he was commended by
the organisers for his determination never to give up.
At home in Skipton, North Yorkshire, George enjoys cooking,
drama and football, and is known for his selflessness.
His grandmother Nicola says: “Winning this award will raise
George’s confidence and spirits. He’s been through so much. He’s
our hero and his fighting but always fun spirit deserves recognition.”

Singersongwriter
Natalie
Rushdie takes
to the stage
for a soulful
performance

emotional one”, the Duke replied:
“It’s good to cry.”
After saying: “I used to support
Arsenal,” he whispered the name of
his favourite football team to the
teenager, covering his mouth to
keep it secret. Blake vowed to keep
his lips sealed and would not reveal
what Harry had told him.
The Duke also chatted to 14-yearold Hayley from Rotherham, a keen
wheelchair basketball and rugby
player. “I’ve no doubt I’ll soon see
you [in the Paralympics],” he said.
Hayley said later: “I’ve watched
the Invictus Games and it’s great
that Harry cares so much about it.
It’s my dream to compete for Great
Britain in the Paralympics.”
Dad Steve said: “She inspires me

and her strength is like nothing
else. We can all learn from her.”
STAR SUPPORTERS
After a reception with VIP guests,
the Duke joined winners and their
families for the emotional awards
ceremony, where the youngsters
were hailed by celebrity presenters
including Harry Potter
otter star Tom
Felton, Danny Jones from McFly,
TV presenter Emma Willis and
children’s TV stars Dick and Dom.
Poppy gave another star turn on
stage, dancing with Danny, who
twirled her to cheers from the
audience. Her Caring Child award,
in association with hello!
hello!,, was
presented by Danny and hello!
hello!’s
’s
brand ambassador Rosie Nixon.

Ruky, who released
his debut single on
his 14th birthday,
poses with fellow
musician Danny
Jones from McFly

Former Blue Peter
eter presenter
Radzi Chinyanganya told guests:
“Sometimes we’re lucky enough
to meet people you might think
are famous, who might be
celebrities; they’re not heroes.
The people in this room are an
example of what true heroism is.”
Tom added: “Nothing’s more
inspiring than the stories we keep
hearing.”
There were video messages, too,
from rapper KSI, former England
Lioness footballer Alex Scott and
current Three Lions full back Ben
Chilwell, who were unable to
attend in person.
GROWN-UP GLORY
Awards were also presented to
adults who care for sick children,
including Dr Richard Chavasse, a
paediatric respiratory consultant
at St George’s University Hospitals
in London, ventilation nurse
Hannah Lines from Chestnut Tree
House Children’s Hospice in West
Sussex and chaplain Nell Cockell
from Rugby. Also honoured were
Lu ci nd a A ndr ews, w ho h as
campaigned tirelessly to raise
awareness of her son Leo’s rare
genetic disorder, and dad Kelvin
Donaghy, who runs an inclusive
social club for disabled children,
including his daughter.
After spending three hours at
the event, the Duke departed
ahead of a poignant visit to St
George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle
the following morning, where he
marked the anniversary of his
H
grandmother’s death.
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SCHAVERIEN & KIRA RICHARDS

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support WellChild.

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‘Celebrities aren’t heroes — the people
in this room are’ Radzi Chinyanganya

A glamorous Sophie Ellis-Bextor celebrates with Poppy
(above) after the young carer wins an award, and is joined
on stage by her mum Janet Ellis (below). Fellow singer
Nadine poses with Hayley (right), the pair both chic in black

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The Inside Story
NAOMI CAMPBELL
HAS DESIGNS
ON THE CATWALK

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old and unapologetic, groundbreaking and trailblazing
– Naomi Campbell has never followed a pattern. But
she has finally created her own, after co-designing a
collection for fashion e-tailer Pretty Little Thing.
If there’s one person who can make
high street look high end, it’s Naomi
and, as well as starring in the promotional
campaign (left and right), she was
delighted to model the designs when
they were unveiled on the catwalk (far
left) during New York Fashion Week.
“After 37 incredible years on the
catwalk, I’m thrilled for the opportunity
to share my latest adventure on the
other side – as a designer!” she told
fans on Instagram.
Calling it a “dream come true”,
Naomi explained that the main draw
for her was the opportunity to
champion emerging black designers
Victor Anate and Edvin Thompson,
with whom she worked on the range.
“For me, if I can get them on the
platform and get the light shone on
them, and give them a helping hand
in their career and what they want to
do with their own designs, helping
them on their journey, that makes me
happy,” she told W magazine.

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o one likes to be double booked. Except,
perhaps, model twins Lady Eliza and Lady
Amelia Spencer, who love nothing better than
joining forces at a fashion event. The pair were
among the guests at a runway show held at Marc
Cain’s headquarters in Bodelshausen, Germany, to
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the fashion brand.
Wearing items from the label, the stylish siblings –
while they weren’t exactly twinning – kept it
complementary in shades of pink, Eliza in blush
chiffon while Amelia opted for bold fuchsia (together
right). “Incredible evening celebrating 50 years of
@MarcCain,” Amelia captioned shots that she posted
to social media.
Along with their elder sister Kitty, the 31-year-old
twins are incredibly close, with Eliza recently
describing her siblings as “the pieces to my puzzle”.
At the show, they posed for photos and chatted with
fellow fashion fans including German influencer
Leonie Hanne. Later, an outdoor afterparty featuring
a spectacular light show was attended by Karolina
Kurkova, Marc Cain founder Helmut Schlotterer and
the event’s guest of honour, National Treasuree star
Diane Kruger (together above). Czech model Karolina
both opened and closed the show, walking the glittercovered catwalk arm in arm with Helmut at the end.

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The Inside Story
JACK WHITEHALL
AND ROXY HORNER

COMIC STARTS HIS TRAVELS AS A FATHER

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s any comedian knows, it’s all about the
delivery – and luckily for Jack Whitehall,
his partner Roxy Horner and their new baby
daughter, there were no problems to report.
The comedy star was walking on (gas and)
air after becoming a father for the first time,
calling it “utterly overwhelming and joyous
in ways I couldn’t have even imagined”.
Jack, whose relationship with his own
dad, Michael, formed the basis of their hit
Netflix series Travels with My Father,
ather updated
fans on social media by posting a photo of
the newborn in his arms (below left), plus
another taken with Roxy in their hospital
room (below right).
He wrote: “Having vowed I’d never be that

guy I am now 100% going to be the parent
that shows everyone endless pictures of their
kid. I also wore skechers to hospital, I think I
must accept I am a full blown dad now.”
Model Roxy also shared the group shot,
calling her daughter “the love of my life”.
Together for three years, the couple met
in Australia in 2020. They revealed that they
were expecting a baby in May, after a
previous pregnancy ended in miscarriage.
“It makes this feel extra-special,” Roxy
(left) told hello! in an exclusive interview
during her pregnancy. “ You’re more
grateful that everything’s fine.” As for Jack’s
reaction to the news of their impending
addition: “He was so excited.”

REBECCA ADLINGTON

BONJOUR TO BABY NUMBER THREE

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plashy announcements?
Not Rebecca Adlington’s
style. So when the Olympic
gold medal-winning
swimmer wanted to share
the news that she’s due to
dive back into parenting a
newborn, she took a more
subtle approach.
Uploading a batch of
photos from a family trip to
Disneyland Paris, Rebecca
included a shot in which her
daughter Summer, son Albie
and husband Andy all have
their hands on her stomach.
“Our own bit of magic,” her
Instagram post read. “Baby
number 3 on the way.”
The news came shortly
after Rebecca and Andy celebrated their
second wedding anniversary, an occasion
she marked by telling him: “2 years of
being your wife. Life with you simply gets
better and better.”
They married in Cheshire, in front of
guests including Rebecca’s former Team
GB swimming coach, and with Summer,
her daughter from her first marriage,

acting as flower girl and ring bearer. “The
sun shone, the people we loved were
there, it was just the best day,” Rebecca
told hello!.
Her latest pregnancy is all the more
special because last year Rebecca had a
miscarriage – something that made her
nervous about trying again. “I just don’
want to get my hopes up,” she said.

MARTIN KEMP

SINGS THE PRAISES OF STAYING STYLISH
AS HE LAUNCHES MENSWEAR COLLECTION

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e is known for his musical and acting talents, but
with a lifelong passion for style, Martin Kemp now
has a foray into fashion under his belt, too.
And the star’s collaboration with Sainsbury’s on a
menswear collection is sure to impress his Capital FM
presenter son Roman (below, with his parents and sister
Harleymoon), who often borrows his dad’s clothes.
“Roman is forever calling me up saying: ‘Dad, have
you got trousers? Dad, have you got jackets?’ because
we’re about the same size now,” Martin, who turns 62 in
October, tells hello!
hello!..
The DJ, musician and actor adds he often seeks
fashion advice from his style-savvy son, with whom he
stars in Celebrity Gogglebox.
Gogglebox.
“I’m always on the phone to him before events to ask
what he’s wearing so we can co-ordinate,” says Martin,
who hopes his autumn menswear edit, which includes 30
pieces in rich tones of tan, navy and charcoal, will be a
confidence booster.
“The minute you feel like you look good, you’re filled
with confidence that rubs off on other people. And
there’s a big bit of me that puts something on and says: ‘I
think Shirlie will like this,’” he says of his wife, who found
fame in the 1980s backing Wham! as part of the singing
duo Pepsi & Shirlie.
“My favourite pieces from the line are the canvas
jacket, which is perfect for an autumnal dog walk in the
woods,” says Martin. “And the jeans that are a revelation
to me; I’ve searched everywhere for the perfect pair and
these fit so well.”

The Inside Story

IDRIS AND
SABRINA
ELBA
CHOOSING A
BABY NAME
IN RWANDA

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orthern Rwanda might have
seen its share of guerilla war in
the past, but it was all peace and
goodwill in the mountains when
Idris Elba came to visit the gorilla
inhabitants. The Hollywood star
and his wife, model and activist
Sabrina, also took part in this year’s
Kwita Izina ceremony, in which
baby gorillas are officially named –
something Idris called an “honour”.
Sharing a carousel of photos
from their trip to Kinigi, at the
entrance to the Volcanoes National
Park, which is home to mountain
gorillas and the Dian Fossey Gorilla
Fund, Idris told fans: “We named
our guy ‘Narame’ which means
‘long life’.” Sabrina gave the back
story to their choice, writing on
Instagram: “His mother lost her
two previous baby’s so we hope this
one has a long and fruitful life.”
Dressed in traditional robes,
the pair (together left) took to the
stage and addressed the crowd in a
speech in which Sabrina told them:
“I am so honoured and humbled
to be here, my first time in this
beautiful country.”
She then handed the
microphone to her husband.
Saying that he had previously
visited the country in 2005, he
called Rwanda a “shining
example”, adding: “You are the
heart of Africa.”
The couple also met Rwanda’s
President Paul Kagame to talk
about developing the nation’s
creative arts industry.

LADY LOUISE

STRONG TRACES OF
GRANDAD’S TALENT

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he has inherited her mother’s
blonde hair and her
grandmother’s poise, but Lady
Louise Windsor owes her driving
ambition to one person only: her
grandfather, the late Duke of
Edinburgh.
Currently studying English at
the University of St Andrews, the
teenager was spotted making the
most of the last days of her summer
break and enjoying the warm
weather, practising carriage driving
in Windsor Great Park.
Like Prince Philip, who reportedly
passed on not only his love of the
sport but also his carriage and
driving ponies to his beloved

granddaughter, Louise enjoys
competing as well as carriage driving
for fun. And she is already making a
name for herself on the circuit.
Earlier this year, watched by her
proud parents, the current Duke
and Duchess of Edinburgh, she took
part in events at the Royal Windsor
Horse Show.
“The Duke of Edinburgh has
been so involved in my driving,
which has been lovely, but slightly
scary because he invented the sport
pretty much,” she told the BBC in a
tribute to her grandfather in 2021.
“It’s incredible to have learnt firsthand from him and [it] definitely
made us closer, I think.”

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AT A FAIRYTALE WEDDING ON
LAKE COMO WITH HUSBAND

PIPPA MIDDLETON
HAS HER OWN SPECIAL
REASON TO CELEBRATE

ove was in the air for Pippa
L
Middleton and her husband
James Matthews as they celebrated
her 40th birthday with a romantic
break on Italy’s Lake Como.
The Princess of Wales’s sister cut
a glamorous figure as the couple
headed to a wedding ahead of her
own milestone last week, smiling in

the autumn sunshine as she waited
outside their luxury lakeside hotel.
The mother of three, who turned
40 on 6 September, was striking in a
scarlet Phase Eight gown, which she
accessorised with a pair of statement
earrings and an Elizabeth Sutton
clutch bag bearing the name of
Eden Rock, the hotel her father-in-

Designer Max Robinson and nutritionist
Belle Porter on board a launch on Lake
Como (left and top) after tying the knot at
Villa Balbiano (below), where Lady Gaga’s
movie House of Gucci was filmed. Pippa
(far left) enjoys the sunshine at the nuptials

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The Princess of
Wales’s sister cut a
glamorous figure
ahead of her
milestone birthday

DANCING QUEEN
Later, Pippa, who first captured
the world’s attention when she was
maid of honour at sister Kate’s
wedding to Prince William at
Westminster Abbey in 2011, was
seen dancing with her arms in the
air at the evening party.
Then she and James watched as
the bride and groom boarded a
boat amid a shower of confetti. A
fireworks display and a spectacular
light show projecting the
newlyweds’ faces onto the facade
of the villa closed the evening.
Pippa and James, who married
in 2017, were staying at the fivestar Grand Hotel Tremezzo,
where Pippa was seen relaxing
by the pool and enjoying a
cooling dip.
The couple, who have children
Arthur, four, Grace, two, and
15-month-old Rose, were enjoying
some time alone. They recently
relocated with their young family
from a townhouse in London’s
Chelsea to a 30-bedroom Georgian
stately home in Berkshire, not far
from Pippa’s parents Carole and
Michael and sister Kate, who
moved with her family to
H
Windsor last year.
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law owns in the Caribbean. Pippa
and financier James were among
the guests invited to celebrate
with nutritionist Belle Porter and
designer Max Robinson as they
tied the knot at exclusive Villa
Balbiano, the largest private
residence on the lake.
Nestled between the water and
picturesque mountains, the villa
– which was a location in the Lady
Gaga movie House of Gucci – has
its own private pier and
boathouse, and is filled with
antique furniture and decorated
with 17th-century frescoes.
The three-day celebrations had
begun with a Barbie-themed
welcome party before the main
event the following day. Guests sat
under white umbrellas for the
outdoor ceremony, which saw the
bride, in an elegant white lace
gown, walk up an aisle lined with
white roses to join her dapper
groom before they said their vows
at the water’s edge.
Pippa was seen chatting to fellow
guests and taking photos on her
phone before the reception, where
guests were treated to a ballet
performance and tucked into grassfed filet mignon and wild sea bass.

Accompanied by
husband James,
smart in evening
dress, Pippa turns
heads in a scarlet
Phase Eight dress,
statement earrings
and an eyecatching clutch

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7 DAYS

A ROUND-UP OF NEWS REPORTS

DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY
Thrilled to be immortalised in new set of stamps
A set of stamps honouring
Dame Shirley Bassey’s 70-year
career in showbusiness has
been issued by Royal Mail.
Dame Shirley, 86, is the first
solo female music artist to
be recognised in a stamp
collection, with sets previously
having been dedicated to
fellow music legends David
Bowie, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John.
The eight stamps include images of the star
performing in London in the 1960s and singing at
the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup in
her native Cardiff in 1999, as well as performing her
James Bond theme Goldfinger at the Oscars in 2013.
“I am absolutely thrilled and would never have
dreamed that one day my face would be on a
stamp… that one day a letter might arrive and
there I am, with a postmark next to me,” she said.

PETER PHILLIPS

JOE JONAS & SOPHIE TURNER
To divorce four years after tying the knot
US musician Joe Jonas has
filed for divorce from his wife,
Game of Thrones star Sophie
Turner. Joe, 34, who is best
known for performing
alongside siblings Nick and
Kevin in pop trio the Jonas
Brothers, moved to end his
marriage to English actress
Sophie, 27, last week, with the
documents stating that “the marriage between the
parties is irretrievably broken”.
The couple wed in two ceremonies in 2019, the
first a spur-of-the-moment affair in Las Vegas and
the second an intimate event in the South of
France attended by music producer Diplo and
actresses Maisie Williams and Priyanka Chopra,
who is married to Joe’s brother Nick.
The pair have two children together: three-yearold Willa and a one-year-old daughter.

LINDA EVANGELISTA

Everything rinky-dink at the palace
The UK’s largest outdoor ice
rink will open in the grounds
of Kensington Palace on 30
November after the Queen’s
grandson Peter Phillips spent
two years developing the
project. The rink has been
built on the Prince and
Princess of Wales’s former
helipad at the palace.
Peter, 45, was keen to use a royal residence for
the venture, which can host 750 skaters a day, but
wasn’t sure if the family would be keen. “We
approached the household in the manner that
you have to approach them, to be able to plant the
seed and see if we could make something happen.
And fortunately, we will be able to,” he said.
He also factored in King Charles’s passion for
the environment, including a variety of sustainable
food and beverage options.

Reveals double mastectomy after cancer blow
Supermodel Linda
Evangelista has revealed that
at
she has undergone a double
mastectomy after being
diagnosed with cancer twice
in five years. Linda was first
st
told she had breast cancer in
2018, after it was detected
during a mammogram. “I
opted for a bilateral
mastectomy, thinking I was good and set for life,”
she said. “Breast cancer was not going to kill me.”
However, four years after the operation, she was
diagnosed with a cancer of the pectoral muscle,
w hich was treated with radiotherapy and
which
chemotherapy. Linda, 58, whose son Augustin is
16, recalls telling her doctors: “I don’t want it to
look pretty. I want to see a hole in my chest when
you’re done,” adding that her prognosis is “good
but not great”.

Quote of the week
‘I will literally fit in as many jobs as I can on those days. I’m
sometimes a crazy person, but if it means a lot to me, then I do it’
Gigi Hadid on balancing work and co-parenting with her ex Zayn Malik

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Story of
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MOHAMED AL FAYED
Father of Diana’s boyfriend dies aged 94
Mohamed Al Fayed, best
known as the former owner
of Harrods and Fulham FC,
has died aged 94. He was the
father of Dodi Fayed, who
was killed in August 1997
alongside Diana, Princess of
Wales, when their car
crashed in Paris. He died
the day before the 26th
anniversary of his son’s death.
The Egyptian-born businessman was reportedly
buried after Friday prayers at London Central
Mosque. He “passed away peacefully of old age”,
according to a statement released by his family.
“He enjoyed a long and fulfilled retirement
surrounded by his loved ones. The family have
asked for their privacy to be respected at this time.”
OMusician
Musician Jimmy Buffett has died aged 76 after a
battle with a rare and aggressive skin cancer.

MIRANDA KERR
Excited that her fourth baby is on the way
Miranda Kerr has announced
that she is pregnant with her
fourth child, her third with
Snapchat founder husband
Evan Spiegel. The Australian
supermodel, 40, shared a
series of images on her
husband’s social media app,
where she showcased her
growing bump and wrote: “So
excited to announce baby 4.”
Miranda and Evan, 33, married in 2017 and
have two children: Hart, five, and Myles, three.
She also shares 12-year-old Flynn with ex-husband
Orlando Bloom.
The pair had previously hinted at plans to
expand their family. “I just love being a mother…
I feel really blessed,” Miranda said last year.
OActress
Actress Carey Mulligan,
Mulligan, 38, has welcomed her
third child with husband Marcus Mumford, 36.

‘Lazy’ Rolling Stones finally
ready to release new album
he Rolling Stones have announced that
T
their first album of original music since
2005 is to be released next month. Hackney
Diamonds, which is out on 20 October, is
Diamonds,
the first record made by the legendary rock
band since the death of their drummer
Charlie Watts. “Ever since Charlie’s gone,
it’s been different,” Keith Richards said of
his bandmate, who died in 2021 after
suffering from throat cancer. “He’s number
four. Of course he’s missed.”
Explaining why they have not released
any new music for so long, frontman Sir
Mick Jagger said: “We’ve been on the road
most of the time – maybe we were a bit
too lazy – but then we said: ‘Let’s put a
deadline.’” The 80-year-old also assured
fans that their late bandmate features on
the album alongside Keith and Ronnie
Wood, with some of the tracks featuring his
successor Steve Jordan. “Most are with
Steve, but two are tracks we recorded in
2019 with Charlie,” he said.
The band released lead single Angry
y last
Wednesday, premiering the music video,
which includes a cameo by actress Sydney
Sweeney, at an event in Hackney. The new
album features Lady Gaga, who appears on
a song titled Sweet Sounds of Heaven,
Heaven ,
while other rumoured guest stars include
Stevie Wonder and Sir Paul McCartney.
O Dave Stewart has announced a Eurythmics
greatest hits tour. Taking place in the UK and
Europe in November, it will be the first time in
over 20 years that fans have been able to
enjoy a full-length concert of music by the
group, which Dave founded with Annie
Lennox. Although Annie no longer tours, she
has given the shows her blessing.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

GLORIA HUNNIFORD
REVISITS HEVER CASTLE WITH
HUSBAND STEPHEN WAY TO MARK
THEIR SILVER ANNIVERSARY

ide by side in the glorious September
S
sunshine at Hever Castle, Gloria Hunniford
and her husband Stephen Way are filled with
delight, remembering the love that surrounded
them in this special place when they celebrated
their wedding here 25 years ago.
Their memories of that day are incredibly
vivid. “I can remember walking into the
church, filled with family and friends, and the
candles all lit – it was wonderful. We’ve often
said we would love to live it all over again,” the
much-loved broadcaster tells hello! as they
return to the historic castle in Kent.
On the secret of their happy marriage,
Gloria says it is based on “love, laughter and
good conversation”, adding: “Of course, there
is physical attraction, but our relationship is
full of kindness and humour. We enjoy talking
to each other. Talk, talk, talk – that is a
wonderful thing.”

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DREAM DAY
The couple married at St Peter’s church in
Hever on 6 September 1998, followed by
celebrations at the castle, and today Gloria is
looking as fabulous as she did back then, when
she wore a spectacular hat by royal milliner
Philip Somerville and a beautiful embroidered
coat with a train over a dress by Sierra Designs.
“Yes, my God, how she looked on that day,”
recalls celebrity hairdresser and photographer
Stephen. “She looked so glamorous.”
Adds Gloria: “Everyone said to me: ‘You
shouldn’t have such a big hat because people
won’t be able to get under it to kiss you.’ But I
said: ‘They’ll have to learn how to.’ I’d always
dreamt of having a hat like that.”
The tulle train “took up most of the
church on my way up the aisle”, she says

‘I can remember walking
into the church — it was
wonderful. We’ve often
said we would love to
live it all over again’

Gloria and Stephen
pose in front of Hever
Castle in Kent, where
they celebrated their
marriage in 1998. On
their wedding day
(left), Gloria wears a 45
long tulle train and
the big hat she’d
always dreamt of

‘The vicar said: “You know it’s a classy wedding
when the cabaret is James Galway and Cliff Richard”’

with a smile, and she was accompanied by some
very special people: her sons Michael and Paul,
who gave her away, her adored daughter Caron,
her maid of honour, and the couple’s eight
grandchildren, who also had starring roles.
Stephen’s sons, Dominic and Matthew, were his
best men. The wedding, covered by hello!
hello!,, was
attended by many famous faces, among them
Sir Cliff Richard, Esther Rantzen, Anthea
Turner and Barbara Windsor.

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FAMOUS FRIENDS
“My close friend Cliff did a reading, and James
Galway, the world-famous musician, who comes
from Northern Ireland like myself, played the
flute, alongside his wife Jeanne,” Gloria says.
“The vicar, the Rev. Canon Roger Royle, said:
‘You know it’s a very classy wedding when the
cabaret is James Galway and Cliff Richard.’
“There are so many lovely moments and
things we still laugh about today. When we were
planning the wedding, Stephen said to me:
‘What sort of music shall we have for the
reception? A quartet, a cello?’ I said I would like
the BBC Big Band. He burst out laughing.”
However, over the next few days, Gloria
realised it was exactly what she would like. “So
that is what we had – it was wonderful. Our first

‘There was only
ever going to be
one place for us
to wed. Hever
has something
special’

Gloria’s grandson Charlie and
fiancee Nicole plan to marry
at Hever next year (right, with
younger brother Gabriel on
the left). The family, in a
wedding day photo (below)

dance was to Have I Told You Lately by Van
Morrison, played by the Big Band.”
Choosing where to wed was an easy decision.
“There was only ever going to be one place for
us,” Gloria says. “I fell in love with the church
when I came here from Northern Ireland. It is so
small and intimate, and alongside it is the castle,
so unlike other castles, which can be barren and
big. Hever has something special. You can almost
pretend – and dream – that you could live there.”
It is where she celebrated her 50th birthday,
where Paul married in 2015 and where Caron,
who sadly passed away in 2004 from the breast
cancer she was first diagnosed with seven years
earlier, married Russ Lindsay in 1991.
“Caron rests there now – it is where her grave
is – so we have many reasons to go to Hever,”
says Gloria of the swirl of memories attached to
the place, close to her home in Sevenoaks.

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MAKING MORE MEMORIES
And next year, there will be cause for more
wedding joy, as Caron’s eldest son Charlie, 29,
older brother to Gabriel, 26, prepares to marry
his fiancée Nicole Clements at Hever.
“We’re excited at the prospect,” says Gloria.
Both she and Stephen are “family-led and
our values in life are so similar”, which

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‘He said: “No one has
ever held me so tightly,
I’d better marry you” —
as I was about to drown!’
explains the importance they attach to another
memory. Only the night before they married,
Paul welcomed his second son Beau, a little
brother for his first child, Jake.
“We agreed we couldn’t go up the aisle with
our gorgeous grandchildren without going to
see our new grandchild first. We went to the
hospital at half past six that morning,” she says.
MEETING OF MINDS
The couple, now in their early 80s, met at a
pre-theatre drinks reception at London’s
Lanesborough Hotel in 1993, the year after
Gloria’s first marriage, to TV producer and
director Don Keating, ended in divorce.
“I was going to skip the drinks, but my friend
persuaded me to go, and thank goodness I did,”
Gloria says. “As we approached the hotel, Stephen
stepped out of a black cab and went striding in. I
said to my friend: ‘I hope he’s going to the same
party as we are.’ I was attracted to him at first
sight.” They spent most of the reception chatting.
“We genuinely became the best of friends for
nearly a year. I wasn’t ready for a full-blown
relationship at that time,” she says.
If that first encounter left a lasting impression,
his proposal a year later on holiday in Barbados
was equally memorable. “I’d never learnt to
swim, so Stephen said: ‘Come into the pool and
I’ll teach you.’ I did seven strokes, the most I
have ever done, and then I sank right down.”
Stephen takes up the story. “At that point, she
grabbed me around the neck. I’ve never been
hugged so tight, and I knew at that moment: ‘I
have to marry you.’ Although I think she was
hanging on for dear life,” he says.
Gloria chuckles: “He told me afterwards that
he thought: ‘No one has ever held me that
Famous faces at Gloria and Stephen’s wedding
(below) include James Galway (front row, far
right), Barbara Windsor and Esther Rantzen
(on Stephen’s left) and the bride’s close friend
Sir Cliff Richard (front row, second left), who
gave a reading in the church

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‘I feel very lucky to be still doing what I
love. Why would I want to slow down? I’m
learning new things every day’

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: BRIAN MOODY

tightly, I’d better marry this girl,’ and that was
when he proposed – as I was about to drown!”
He has been her strength and support ever
since, by her side during happy times, as well as
the dark days after the loss of Caron. Next year
will mark the 20th anniversary of her passing.
“I do feel that losing a child is the worst thing
that can happen to you,” Gloria says. Caron
spent the last three years of her life in Australia,
with frequent visits from family. “When Caron
had to have extended treatment, Stephen left
his business in Bond Street with his staff, and we
stayed on in Australia. It was a wonderful gesture
of support, and he loved her like the daughter
he never had,” says Gloria, who set up the Caron
Keating Foundation in her memory. In 2017,
she was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II
for her contribution to cancer charities.
MOVING WITH THE TIMES
Despite the heartbreak of losing her daughter,
Gloria considers she has been blessed in life. She
continues to co-host BBC consumer series Rip-Off
Britain with Julia Somerville and Angela Rippon
and is a regular panellist on ITV’s Loose Women.
Women.
“When I started out, there were only four
TV stations, and everything was live. My
grandchildren cannot understand that I lived
through that era. Now they all stream what they
want to watch, there is so much to choose from.”
Her co-host Angela is about to follow in
Gloria’s footsteps on Strictly Come Dancing
Dancing.. “She
will do well. She is very strong, she moves fast
and she has great stance,” says Gloria, who took
part in Strictly in 2005. “I said to her: ‘How will
you manage recording with rehearsals?’ and she
said: ‘I’ll just have to rehearse in the evenings
instead of having dinners and watching TV.’”
It’s a work ethic shared by Gloria. “I feel very
lucky to be still doing what I love, the same work
I have been doing since I started in broadcasting
in 1969. Why would I want to slow down?
H
I’m learning new things every day.”
INTERVIEW: JANE DOWDESWELL
PHOTOS: NICKY JOHNSTON
STYLING: NATALIE READ
MAKE-UP: CHARLIE DUFFY AT CAROL HAYES

Gloria and Stephen enjoy
their visit to the castle
(also pictured above left). 49
“You can almost pretend
– and dream – that you
could live there,” she says

A pipe band processes (above) through the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Archway into the
showground at The Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, where the King and Queen (below)
watch the famous Braemar Gathering, perusing the programme of events with the Princess Royal

CONTINUING A FAVOURITE ROYAL TRADITION

THE KING AND QUEEN

PUT ON A SHOW IN SCOTLAND AT THE
FAMOUS BRAEMAR GATHERING
he King and Queen looked
delighted to be back at the
annual Braemar Royal Highland
Gathering last week as they took in
the traditional games, joined by the
Princess Royal and her husband
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Their Majesties were on fine
form as they watched events
including the caber toss, tug of war,
foot races and Highland dancing.
They were entertained by pipe
bands processing through the
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum
Jubilee Archway into the
showground, where spectators
included Dame Judi Dench and
her partner David Mills.

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SPECIAL DESIGN
The King marked his first visit as
monarch by wearing a kilt in a
new tartan, specially created to
commemorate his coronation.
The King Charles III pattern in
green, blue and red was designed
by the Scottish Tartans Authority
and John McLeish, the
organisation’s chair, said: “We are
honoured that His Majesty has

‘Being the first pipe band to receive
the Championship Shield from His
Majesty was a remarkable honour’

His Majesty is joined by (above, from left), Sir Tim Laurence, Princess
Anne and the Queen, and (right) enjoys a laugh with his sister. Behind
them is Sir Nicholas Coleridge – soon to become provost of Eton College
tradition last week, presenting
trophies to winning competitors
and poring over the programme
with his sister Anne and the Queen.
PROUD WINNERS
He presented the prestigious
Championship Shield to Pipe
Major Scott Oliphant and students
Robert Lyall and Molly Warren of
Gordonstoun Pipe Band, more
than 60 years after he became a
pupil at the Moray school.
L i s a K e r r, p r i n c i p a l o f
Gordonstoun, said: “It was such a
thrill for our athletes and musicians
to be back at Braemar.
“Having been the last pipe band
to be awarded the Championship
Shield by Her late Majesty, to be the
first to receive the same trophy
from King Charles was a remarkable
honour.
“Our young drummers and
pipers will long remember this
very special day.”

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agreed that a new tartan should be
created in his name. The King
Charles III tartan now takes its
place in the history books. It was a
great privilege to be at Braemar to
witness His Majesty wearing the
tartan for the first time.”
The Queen, meanwhile, opted
for a green tartan skirt suit by
Mr Roy with an elegant brown
feathered hat, while Princess Anne
teamed her own tartan skirt with a
bright red coat and hat, matching
the monarch’s knee-length socks.
The gathering is a favourite
event in the royal calendar and has
been regularly attended by the
reigning monarch since 1848.
Elizabeth II was patron of the
event and a regular visitor until
2019. Traditionally, the monarch
becomes chief of the gathering,
although the King has not yet been
announced as such.
His Majesty appeared to be in his
element as he continued the long

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Young dancers present
posies of flowers to the
52 delighted royal party, while
a competitor takes part
(right) in the Highland Fling

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(From left) The Queen wears a green tartan skirt suit by Mr Roy, Anne
stands out in a bright red hat and coat, and the King, in his new King
Charles III tartan, beams as he presents a trophy

RARELY SEEN PHOTOGRAPH OF

QUEEN ELIZABETH
RELEASED AS THE KING
MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE HIS
ACCESSION TO THE THRONE

‘We recall with
great affection
her long life,
devoted service
and all she
meant to so
many of us’

miling serenely and wearing
S
full royal regalia, Queen
Elizabeth II poses in a rarely seen
portrait released to mark the first
anniversary of her death.
Ta k e n b y l e g e n d a r y
photographer Cecil Beaton in
1968, it shows Her Majesty, aged
42, wearing her velvet Garter robes
and the Vladimir Tiara, which
features 15 interlaced circles of
diamonds.
The King shared the image,
which hasn’t been seen in public
for more than 50 years, on the eve
of the anniversary as he thanked
the public for their support.

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DEVOTED SERVICE
“In marking the first anniversary
of Her Late Majesty’s death and
my accession, we recall with great
affection her long life, devoted
service and all she meant to so
many of us,” the King said in both
a written and an audio statement.
“I am deeply grateful, too, for the
love and support that has been
shown to my wife and myself
during this year as we do our
utmost to be of service to you all.”
The striking photo was
taken during Cecil’s last

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The Queen arrives
with (left) the King
– dressed in a kilt –
at Crathie Kirk for
the church service,
also attended by
other members of
the royal family

‘It was a simple reflective time,
a time where we were able to give
thanks for the life of the late Queen’

Crowds gather outside Crathie Kirk
near Balmoral on the anniversary
of Queen Elizabeth’s death; and
(below) two of the Queen’s greatnephews, Samuel and Arthur
Chatto, arrive at the church

sitting with his royal subject, whom
he first photographed when she
was 16, and was briefly displayed at
an exhibition at the National
Portrait Gallery before going back
into the royal archives in 1969.

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A PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE
As well as publicly acknowledging
the sad milestone, His Majesty also
commemorated his mother’s life
privately, with his wife the Queen
and other family members joining
him at a poignant service at the
local church near Balmoral, the
estate in the Highlands where
Queen Elizabeth died on 8
September last year, aged 96.
Wearing a tweed jacket, a red
tartan kilt and a striped tie, the
King was greeted by clergy on the
stone steps of Crathie Kirk, where
the late monarch was a regular
member of the congregation
during her summer holidays.
Camilla, in a blue patterned dress,
followed him inside after the
couple were driven the short

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Their Majesties
made their way
over to speak to
well-wishers who
had gathered

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A SPECIAL PLACE
After wards, Their Majesties
stepped out into the autumn
sunshine and made their way over
to speak to well-wishers who had
gathered near the church. The
King smiled as he chatted to the
group, which included staff from
the Balmoral Estate, members of
the royal household and the public.
Children from Crathie Primary
School had lined up to greet the
royal visitors and handed the King
and Queen each a bouquet of
brightly coloured flowers, as well
as a card bearing a hand-drawn
picture of the late monarch.
“Do you have to go back to
school now?” the King asked them.
The royals have worshipped at
Crathie Kirk since Queen Victoria
started visiting Balmoral in the
1840s; Elizabeth II, a devout
Christian, continued the tradition.
The Aberdeenshire estate was
said to be Elizabeth’s favourite
home and she was near the end of
her summer holiday last September
when she died just two days after
welcoming the new Prime Minister
Liz Truss to the castle.
Just as Elizabeth used to spend
her own Accession Day at
Sandringham, where her father
George VI died, the King no doubt
found comfort in marking the first
year of his own reign at a place
so dear to his mother’s heart. H
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distance from Balmoral Castle,
where they are believed to have
spent the previous night, instead
of at Birkhall, their own holiday
home nearby.
Among the handful of attendees
at the church service, which was
conducted by Iain Torrance, the
former dean of the Chapel Royal
in Scotland, were Elizabeth II’s
niece and nephew, Lady Sarah
Chatto and the Earl of Snowdon,
the children of Princess Margaret.
They were joined by the Earl’s
daughter Lady Margarita
Armstrong-Jones, as well as Lady
Sarah’s husband Daniel and their
sons Samuel and Arthur.
The Rev. Kenneth Mackenzie,
minister of Crathie Kirk, who
officiated at the event, said: “It was
a simple reflective time, a time
where we were able to give thanks
for the life of the late Queen and
recognise the poignancy of this
day for that family and this
community, as well as the nation
and Commonwealth.”

The King and Queen drive off
after chatting (above) to local
schoolchildren – and being
presented with flowers and a
card – as they leave Crathie Kirk
following the church service

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BACK ON ROYAL DUTIES AFTER THE SUMMER

THE PRINCE AND
PRINCESS OF WALES
ATTEND A POIGNANT ACCESSION DAY
SERVICE IN ST DAVIDS IN WALES

t was a place Queen Elizabeth II visited many
Ifitting
times throughout her 70-year reign, so it was
that the Prince and Princess of Wales
chose a visit to St Davids Cathedral in
Pembrokeshire to remember her last week.
On the first anniversary of her passing, Prince
William and Kate laid white flowers in front of a
portrait of the monarch inside the historic
landmark and appeared visibly moved as they
reflected on her life.
The royal couple had attended a moving
Accession Day service that remembered
Elizabeth “with both sadness and great
affection”, before stepping forward for the
Princess to lay a bouquet of ivy, eucalyptus,
white roses and waxflowers.
PRIVATE MOMENT
Bowing their heads in silence, they seemed
lost in thought before moving on to look
through a book of condolences signed by more
than 3,000 people.
Later, during a reception with invited guests
in the cathedral’s cloisters, Kate spoke about the
late monarch with flying instructor Patricia
Mawuli Porter, saying: “We all have wonderful
memories of her – we have to hold on to them.”
Patricia, 35, from Haverfordwest, said
A smiling Prince William and Kate (left) arrive
at St Davids Cathedral, where they accept
posies of flowers, pose for selfies and greet
well-wishers (all pictured below)

‘We all have
wonderful
memories of her
— we have to
hold on to them’
The Princess

afterwards: “It was lovely to speak to the Princess.
She was like an old friend; she can chat to anyone.”
The royal couple – back on royal duties after
their summer break – received a rapturous
welcome when they arrived at the 12th-century
building at the heart of the UK’s smallest city,
after a delay caused by fog. The crowd broke
into spontaneous applause, while one person
shouted: “You’re doing a great job.”

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REMEMBRANCE AND RESPECT
The Prince and Princess – Kate wearing a
maroon Eponine coat, a matching hat by Sahar
Millinery and pearl earrings that belonged to
Elizabeth II – were greeted by members of the
clergy before taking their seats. The private
service was held in Welsh and English in front of
a congregation of around 20 people.
The dean, the Very Rev. Dr Sarah Rowland
Jones, told them: “It is particularly poignant to
welcome you here, Your Royal Highnesses, on
Accession Day, the first anniversary of the death
of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She
came here four times – the only monarch to sit
in the Sovereign’s Stall.
“ To d a y, c o u n t l e s s n u m b e r s w i l l b e
remembering her with both sadness and great
affection, giving thanks again for her long life of
dedicated service, as we do here.”
In another touching moment, the choir sang
Thou Knowest, Lord, the Secrets of Our Hearts,
Hearts,
which was also sung at the Queen’s state funeral
on 19 September last year.
Speaking afterwards, the Dean said of the
Prince and Princess: “I was struck that they spent
quite a time as they laid the flowers. In many
ways, our job today was to give them the space
for their remembering. Some of us had met the
late Queen but none of us were part of that
immediate family.”
Recalling Elizabeth II’s visits and those by the
King while he was Prince of Wales, she
added: “Now it is Their Royal Highnesses’

Kate is smart in a
burgundy Eponine
coat and Sahar
Millinery hat with a
pair of pearl earrings
owned by Queen
Elizabeth, seen
(above left) visiting
the cathedral in 2001

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The royal couple
bow their heads
as they take a
quiet moment to
remember William’s
grandmother, Kate
laying a bouquet of
white flowers (below)

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turn to come here and continue
that long connection the royal
family has with this place.”
During the reception in the
cloisters, Prince William met Chris
Taylor, 84, who was present for each
of Elizabeth II’s visits.
She first came in 1955, during a
tour of Wales, making her the first
monarch to visit the cathedral since
the Reformation, when one of the
quire stalls became the Sovereign’s
Stall. She also became the first
monarch to sit in the stall, which
bears the royal coat of arms.
She returned in 1982 for the
Maundy Service and again in 1995,
when St Davids was granted city
status. Her final visit was in 2001.
Chris, a bookseller, described
W i l l i a m a n d K a t e ’s v i s i t a s
“fantastic”, adding: “It is the first
time I have met the Prince and
Princess of Wales in person. They
are so nice and a brilliant couple
who will serve this country. William
will be a brilliant King one day.”
Emerging into the late summer

sunshine, the royal couple chatted
to well-wishers waiting outside. Liz
Thomas, 80, said she spoke Welsh
to Kate and was delighted when
the Princess replied in the
language. “I said ‘croeso
‘croeso’’ [welcome]
and she said ‘da
‘ da iawn’
iawn ’ [ver y
good],” she said.
WEDDING BELLS
Eluned Murrow, 55, waited to speak
to William and Kate on the eve of a
big day for her. She said: “It is lovely
to have them here because it is the
anniversary of the Queen’s death
but it’s also my wedding tomorrow,”
she said.
“I took some time out to see
them and it was worth it. Kate said:
‘Good luck for tomorrow.’
“When I told her it was my
wedding, she touched my arm
and said: ‘Oh, that’s lovely,
congratulations.’ She was really
natural and lovely. She said: ‘Have a
lovely day – I hope the weather
holds for you.’”
Kate even helped one woman to

‘They spent quite
a time laying the
flowers. Our job
was to give them
space for their
remembering’

her feet after she slipped on the
grass bank while waiting to meet
her. Sue Wade, 79, a retired
architect who witnessed Kate’s act
of kindness, said: “What a lovely
thing to do.
“She saw the lady slip on the
bank and she just reached her
hand through the barriers and
helped get her to her feet.”
Sue also enjoyed a joke from
Prince William, saying: “I said
to him that I had heard he was
tall but I didn’t realise how tall,
and he said he didn’t even have
his high heels on.”

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POPULAR GUESTS
Amanda Bentley, 47, a health
and social care worker, said:
“They were just great. People say
not to meet your heroes because
they will disappoint you, but they
destroyed that myth. They were
lovely.”
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William and Kate take to the water near St Davids to tour the threeacre Câr-y-Môr seaweed farm. From their barge, they inspect the
crew’s impressive haul (below and right), which the Prince described
as “salty” to a royal photographer after giving it a taste

PAYING A PERSONAL TRIBUTE

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On their official Instagram
page, the Prince and
Princess of Wales posted a
series of images, including
one of a smiling Queen
Elizabeth wearing a
vibrant blue coat and
matching hat during a
visit to the University of
Cambridge in 2011 (right).
They also posted a shot of
Her Majesty sitting on a
couch with some of her
younger family, including
Princes George and
Louis, Princess Charlotte,
Lady Louise Windsor and
the then Viscount Severn.
“Today we remember the
extraordinary life and
legacy of Her Late
Majesty
Queen
Elizabeth,” they wrote.
“We all miss you. W & C”

‘Have you been on the boat? It
goes very fast and your daddy
has got a very cool job’ Kate

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Having transferred to the St Davids Lifeboat, the couple visit the RNLI
station (above) to meet the crew (right). Kate is delighted to receive
flowers from Isla Evans-Kohler (below right) as the four-year-old’s
dad, deputy coxswain Judd Kohler, and brother Albie, two, watch on
the patron saint of Wales founded a
monastery there in the sixth century.
The Pembrokeshire beauty spot
is a popular tourist destination, and
the Prince and Princess enjoyed a
different view of it – from a barge –
as they visited the Câr-y-Môr
seaweed farm nearby.
After changing into casual
clothing, the couple took to the
water to tour the three-acre farm,
where they were shown seaweed,
mussels, native oysters and scallops
being grown.
Câr-y-Môr, which translates as
“for the love of the sea”, is backed
by Notpla, a London-based start-up
that produces compostable food
packaging made from seaweed and
plants and which won an Earthshot
Prize last year.
Prince William and Kate then
transferred from the barge onto
the St Davids Lifeboat, returning to
shore to tour the Royal National
Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) station
and meet the crew.

Elizabeth II was patron of the
RNLI throughout her reign.
As they departed, the Princess
received a posy of flowers from Isla
Evans-Kohler, four, daughter of
deputy coxswain Judd Kohler and
crew member Ellen Evans.
Isla’s little brother Albie, two, was
wearing a Wales rugby shirt as he
gave the Prince a jar of St Davids
wild honey.
SWEET TREAT
William told Albie he “loved” his
shirt and asked him: “Do you like
honey? It is very yummy. Do you
like rugby too? First [Rugby World
Cup] game on Sunday.”
Kate asked the little boy: “Have
you been on the boat? It goes very
fast, and your daddy has got a
very cool job.” Albie mimicked the
boat’s siren and the Princess said: “I
didn’t hear the siren, but it was
H
a lovely day on the water.”
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Sophie strolls in the autumn sunshine (above) with friends Fiona and
(far right) David Howden, who run the Cornbury House Horse Trials.
Donning sunglasses (bottom), she is introduced to a friendly competitor

ONE YEAR ON FROM
ELIZABETH II’S DEATH

THE DUCHESS
OF EDINBURGH

MARKS THE ANNIVERSARY
IN THE MOST FITTING WAY

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The late Queen
was said to
consider Sophie
to be like a
second daughter
hey were the closest of
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confidantes and loved to
catch up for afternoon tea

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and a chat, so it was perhaps
fitting that the Duchess of
Edinburgh spent the
anniversary of Queen
Elizabeth II’s death
surrounded by horses.
Sophie, 58, watched the
equestrian action at the
Cornbury House Horse Trials
in the Cotswolds, where her
niece Zara Tindall had
competed over the previous
two days.
Dressed for the warm
autumn day in a white cotton
dress and espadrilles, with a
pair of sunglasses perched on
her head, she looked cool and
relaxed as she walked around
the parklands with her friends
David and Fiona Howden,
who live in nearby Cornbury
House and host the five-day
event each year.
As families enjoyed fun
activities including willow
weaving and making clay
animals, the Duchess met one
of the horses.
Sophie’s appearance on
Friday 8 September came a
day after Zara took part in the
showjumping and crosscountry events on her horse
Showtime, having competed
in the dressage the day before
and at the Burghley Horse
Trials a week earlier.
SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP
The Duchess shared a close
bond with her mother-in-law,
who was said to consider her
to be like a second daughter.
And while Sophie may not
have had the same passion for
horses as Elizabeth, who had
been riding since she was
three and owned an
impressive stable of
thoroughbreds, the two
women shared an interest in
military history and loved
spending time together, with
Sophie often dropping into
Windsor Castle for tea from
her home, Bagshot Park,
nearby in Surrey.
Following the Queen’s
death, Sophie looked close to
tears and her husband the
Duke said the loss of his
“beloved mama” had “left
H
an unimaginable void”.
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Sophie’s niece, Olympic silver medallist Zara
Tindall, competes in the dressage event on the
first day of the trials (above), returning the
following day for the cross-country competition
(right and below) with her horse Showtime

‘Missing you so much
but remembering
what a life of service,
love and dedication’
Princess Eugenie

Princess Eugenie
shared a photo of
her grandmother
sitting beside her
outside her log
cabin at Balmoral

SHARING TREASURED MEMORIES AND PHOTOS

ROYAL TRIBUTES

he Queen was remembered by her
T
loving family as the first anniversary
of her death was marked last week.

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While the more senior royals attended
church services to honour her memory,
her beloved granddaughter Princess
Eugenie shared a previously unseen
photograph of herself sitting on a bench
with her grandmother at Balmoral.
She added moving words to the
photograph that she posted on social
media. “Thinking of you today,” Eugenie,
who recently gave birth to her and
husband Jack’s second son Ernest, wrote.
“Missing you so much but remembering
what a life of service, love and dedication
to everyone and to your family, who
loved you so very much. Forever grateful
to you. And always in my heart.”
Mike Tindall, married to another of
the Queen’s granddaughters, Zara,
posted a video slideshow of Her Majesty
through the ages on his Instagram and
penned the words: “I can’t help but start
the day thinking about this wonderful
woman that we lost a year ago today.”
Meanwhile Her Majesty’s former
daughter-in-law Sarah, Duchess of York,
paid tribute by posting a series of images
on Instagram, including one of her with
the late Queen’s adored corgis, Sandy
and Muick. Sarah and her former
husband the Duke of York have taken
care of the pets since her death.

“You were a wonderful friend, a
mentor, a second mother to me and
grandmother to my daughters who
share so much of your courage and
heart,” she wrote. “You will always be
loved and missed by our family and our
nation. As we mourn a year on, we also
celebrate the wonderful times we shared
with her late Majesty the Queen. She
entrusted me with the care of her corgis
Sandy and Muick and I am delighted to
say they are thriving.”
WISE WORDS REMEMBERED
She also put up a quote from the Queen
that read: “Whatever life throws at us,
our individual responses will be all the
stronger for working together and
sharing the load.”
Sarah commented: “I often
remember the wise words Her late
Majesty the Queen shared with me and
the wider world. At a time of great
troubles in the world one year after her
passing, today this quote of hers seems
more apt than ever.”
One of the Queen’s closest confidantes,
her dresser Angela Kelly, remembered
her by sharing an image of herself with
the monarch and wrote next to it: “I will
never forget you. I will always love
H
you. I miss you my friend.”
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WIDER FAMILY EXPRESS GRATITUDE AND
APPRECIATION FOR MONARCH’S LIFE

Sarah, Duchess of York,
posted an image of
herself with the Queen’s
corgis (right), while
dresser Angela Kelly
shared a black-andwhite photo of her with
the Queen smiling
(above right) and Mike
Tindall featured this
shot (top right) among
his video reminiscence

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GUN SALUTES RING OUT ON

ACCESSION DAY

CEREMONIAL MARKS ONE YEAR
SINCE CHARLES BECAME KING

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became King. A new chapter for the monarchy
began immediately and that historic occasion
was remembered across the country last week,
with commemorations to mark His Majesty’s
first Accession Day anniversary.
Union flags were flown on Government and
public buildings all day, while Accession Day
gun salutes were carried out. The King’s Troop
Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun royal salute
in Hyde Park at midday, supported by the Band
of the Grenadier Guards, and one hour later,
the Honourable Artillery Company fired a 62gun royal salute from the Tower of London.
Many of the soldiers and horses who
participated were also part of the state funeral
procession last year.
Captain Amy Cooper, the lead rider in the
procession that carried Elizabeth’s coffin to lie
in state in Westminster Hall, gave the order to
fire the salute in London’s Hyde Park, while
there was a simultaneous 21-gun salute at
Edinburgh Castle. The Honourable Artillery
Company – responsible with the King’s Troop
for gun salutes following the Queen’s death –
fired the salute from the Tower of London.

At 1pm sharp, bells were rung at
Westminster Abbey – the historic royal church
where the Queen’s funeral took place – to
honour the King’s accession. The bells were
ringing 501 changes of Stedman Caters in a
variation composed especially for the
occasion, followed by a plain course of
London Surprise Royal.
NATIONAL COMMEMORATION
In Northern Ireland, Accession Day was
marked by a 21-gun salute fired by army
reservists from 206 (Ulster) Battery, 105
Regiment Royal Artillery at Hillsborough
Castle. The battery also fired the salute to
mark the Queen’s death last year as well as the
proclamation salute to mark the new reign of
King Charles the following day.
Colonel Matt Wills, assistant commander of
the 38 Irish Brigade and the Northern Ireland
garrison, said: “We’re happy and excited
because it’s an anniversary of the accession of
our new King, but an accession usually follows
a death, and so it was only 12 months ago that
we lost the late Queen, which probably is
H
still affecting all of us.”
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he date of 8 September 2022 wasn’t just
T
the day that Queen Elizabeth II died – it
was also, of course, the date when her son

‘We’re happy
because it’s an
anniversary of
the accession of
our new King’

Accession Day: the
Honourable Artillery
Company carries out a
62-gun salute at the
Tower of London (above);
the Irish Guards of the
Household Division march
to Buckingham Palace
(right); the King’s Troop
departs Hyde Park (left)

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President Macron meets the King and Queen during a previous visit to the UK
(above); the royal couple attend a state banquet in Berlin in March (below)

AS THEY PREPARE TO FLY THE FLAG
FOR THE U.K. IN FRANCE

THE KING
AND QUEEN

WIN PUBLIC VOTE AFTER
A SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR

s the King and Queen prepare for their
A
state visit to France later this month, the
monarch has won the hearts of the nation,

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with a majority of people giving him the royal
seal of approval.
Of 2,020 adults questioned in the UK last
month, 59% said the King was doing a “good
job”, while 58% said the institution of the
monarchy is good for Britain, according to a
new YouGov tracker survey.
A majority – 53% – also said the royal
family was good value for money.
Next week the King and Queen will fly the
flag for the UK overseas, carrying out a busy
programme of engagements in Paris
and Bordeaux, five months after the visit
was postponed due to civil unrest across
the Channel.

The royal couple will attend a ceremony of
remembrance at the Arc de Triomphe and will be
guests of honour at a state banquet hosted by
President Macron at the Palace of Versailles.
His Majesty will become the first British monarch
to address the French Senate, while Her Majesty will
launch a new Franco-British literary prize alongside
First Lady Brigitte Macron at the Bibliothèque
Nationale de France.
A PACKED ITINERARY
As France plays host to the Rugby World Cup and
prepares to hold the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
in Paris, the royal visitors will also meet sporting
stars and community sports groups.
Chris Fitzgerald, deputy private secretary to the
King, said: “The state visit will celebrate Britain’s
relationship with France, marking our shared

‘The visit will celebrate Britain’s relationship with
France, marking shared histories, culture and values’

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The famous sights of Paris
await the King and Queen,
including the Palace of
Versailles (top right) and
the Arc de Triomphe (above
right); the then Prince
of Wales and Duchess of
Cornwall sample wine on
a visit to a food market in
Lyons in 2018 (right)

histories, culture and values. It will also provide an
opportunity to look forwards and demonstrate the
many ways the UK and France are working together,
whether that be to promote and protect biodiversity,
combat climate change, strengthen security and
defence ties in response to the conflict in Ukraine
or recognise outstanding cultural achievement.
“As well as speaking to the strength of the UK’s
bilateral relationship with France, their Majesties’
visit will include engagements highlighting
sustainability and the power of community – key
themes of importance to the citizens of both
our nations.”
In Bordeaux, which is home to a large number
of British residents, the King and Queen will
attend a GREAT Campaign event showcasing
British and French businesses.
They will also meet UK and French military

personnel to hear how they are collaborating on
defence projects, while the King will meet
emergency workers and communities affected by
the 2022 Bordeaux wildfires.
The royal couple will end their whirlwind trip
with a visit to an organic vineyard that has pioneered
a sustainable approach to winemaking, including
generating its own solar energy and capturing and
converting the carbon dioxide it produces.
IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP
This will be the King’s 35th official visit to France
and the Queen’s ninth, and it comes four years
after they last visited France to commemorate the
75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Queen Elizabeth II made her last state visit to
France in 2014. State visits, made at the request of
the Government, are seen as crucial for building

diplomatic ties and boosting trade and other
partnerships.
A senior Foreign and Commonwealth Office
official involved in planning the visit described the
Franco-British relationship as “absolutely massive”,
adding that the UK was “still realising very real
benefits” from the King and Queen’s successful
visit to Germany in April.
Plans for the visit were unveiled as it emerged
that the King has carried out more official
engagements in his first year as monarch than his
mother did in her first year as Queen.
His Majesty carried out engagements on 161
days since his accession on 8 September last year,
compared to 157 days of engagements carried
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out by Elizabeth II in her first year.
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‘Last night
was a dream.
Venice, you
have my
heart’ Rita Ora

GOING FOR GOLD IN VENICE

KATE BECKINSALE
JOINS FORCES WITH A HOST OF
STARS TO HELP FIGHT AIDS

roving she has the Midas
P
touch when it comes to
making an entrance, a dazzling
Kate Beckinsale brought the
drama to the Venice Film Festival’s
star-studded amfAR Venezia gala
in a shimmering gold bodysuit
and sheer black kaftan edged with
billowing gold foil tassels.

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SHEER DELIGHT
Te a m i n g h e r s h o w s t o p p i n g
Georges Chakra creation with
towering gold platform heels, the
Underworld
world actress, who turned 50
in July, rubbed shoulders with
fellow fashion-for ward stars
including Milla Jovovich, Carla
Bruni and chart-toppers Leona
Lewis and Rita Ora – who also
went for the sheer look in a
striking Stéphane Rolland
gown featuring a bold off-white
sculptural embellishment.
The Anywheree singer, 32,
was joined at the event –

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(From left) Milla
Jovovich picks
pink Prada, Leona
Lewis starts the
night in scarlet and
Carla Bruni wears
olive Saint Laurent

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‘I support this Aids
campaign because I
want to be a part of the
solution’ Kate Beckinsale

CAPED CRUSADER
The spotlight was also on 38-year-old
Leona, who swapped her off-theshoulder scarlet gown for a shimmering
silver caped creation to perform a
series of hits, including a captivating
rendition of Over the Rainbow.
Rainbow.
The star-studded occasion was a
highlight of this year’s festival, which
was a more low-key affair than usual,
due to Sag-Aftra strikes that meant
many Hollywood actors stayed away.
Over $2m (£1.6m) was donated to
amfAR’s campaign to raise awareness
and funds to combat HIV and Aids.
Taking to Instagram later, Kate
wrote: “@amfar is dedicated to ending
the global AIDS epidemic through
innovative research… I support
@amfar because I want to be a
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part ot the solution.”
REPORT: LILY WADDELL

Rita gives husband Taika Waititi a kiss
(below), while Leona changes into a
stunning silver dress to perform (right)
and Milla takes a selfie with husband
Paul WS Anderson (below right)

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Kate and Rita Ora turn heads in their sheer
gowns, Rita’s design by Stéphane Rolland
featuring a bold off-white sculptural element

PHOTOS: BETTMANN ARCHIVE. GETTY IMAGES. LAURENT VU/SIPA/REX FEATURES

which was co-chaired by Kate and took
place at the Scuola Grande della
Misericordia venue in the Cannaregio
district – by her film-maker husband
Taika Waititi.
The couple, who recently marked
their first year of marriage, were
pictured sharing a tender kiss.
“Last night was a dream,” said Rita
the day after the gala, at which she
performed alongside a live string
orchestra. “Venice, you have my heart.”

aking to the red carpet for the
T
first time since the tragic death
of her daughter Lisa Marie in
January, Priscilla Presley made a
grand entrance at the Venice Film
Festival for the world premiere of
her hotly anticipated eponymous
biopic.
Telling the story of her teenage
romance with the King of
Rock’n’roll, Priscilla
a draws on the
actress and businesswoman’s 1985
memoir Elvis and Me
Me..
Elegant in a black satin blouse
with sheer sleeves and matching
black satin trousers, the 78-year-old
joined the film’s director Sofia
Coppola, leading lady Cailee
Spaeny and actor Jacob Elordi,
who plays Elvis, on the city’s
historic Lido island.
HEARTFELT REACTION
Overcome with emotion, Priscilla
wore her heart on her sleeve earlier
in the day as she discussed the film,
which received a seven-minute
standing ovation, and her romance
with Elvis.
According to the Hollywood
Reporter,
Reporter
ter, she declared it “very difficult
to watch a film about you and your
life and about your love”, adding:
“Sofia did an amazing job. She did
her homework and I really put
everything out for her that I could.”
The film is due to be released
in UK cinemas on Boxing Day. H

Priscilla attends
the premiere of a
biopic exploring
her romance
with Elvis Presley
(together above
left on their
wedding day in
1967). She poses
with (from left)
Cailee Spaeny,
who stars as
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Sofia Coppola
and Jacob Elordi,
who plays Elvis

‘Dance is great
for you — if
you want
longevity,
dance!’
Angela Rippon

ngela Rippon may be Strictly Come Dancing
Dancing’s
’s
A
oldest ever contestant – but that certainly
doesn’t mean she’s the least supple.
The journalist, who turns 79 in a few weeks’
time, can, incredibly, still do the splits and high
kicks, almost 50 years after she showed off her
ballroom skills in Morecambe and Wise’s 1976
Christmas special.
Angela will be joining the troupe of golden
girls ready to hotfoot it around the dancefloor
and plans to wear her title of oldest contestant
as a “badge of honour”.
The star says: “If you want longevity, dance! I
want to get the message across that dance is
great for your mind and body.”
Angela’s flexibility will be her “secret
weapon”, says fellow contestant Angela Scanlon
as hello! catches up with the star-studded class
of 2023 ahead of the launch show this weekend,
when the professional and celebrity pairings will
be revealed to viewers, alongside a performance
from reigning champion Hamza Yassin.
“Her leg goes up to here,” adds the Irish
presenter, signalling an impressive height with
her hand.

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At almost 79,
Angela Rippon is
the oldest ever
contestant on the
show – but her
fellow celebrities
believe that her
famous flexibility
will stand her in
good stead

A FAN AT THE PALACE
Having met Queen Camilla – a self-professed
Strictly fan – in the past, documentary-maker
and campaigner Zara McDermott is hoping she
will be tuning in and watching her performances
from Buckingham Palace.
“That would be amazing,” says the 26-yearold, who joins the line-up of 15 celebrities,
including actress Amanda Abbington, radio
presenter Nikita Kanda, former Coronation Street
star Ellie Leach, entertainer Les Dennis,

‘I want to
represent my
community,
look cute
and slay’

Layton Williams

Actress Amanda
Abbington and BBC
Asian Network
presenter Nikita
Kanda (left) are
ready to step up

Paralympian Jody Cundy and newsreader
Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
Meanwhile, Angela Scanlon and ex-Emmerdale
ex-Emmerdale
actor Adam Thomas are looking forward to
being cheered on by their young children.
“My oldest is five and she’s very excited,” says
Angela of her daughter Ruby, big sister to
19-month-old Marnie. “We’ve made a box and
I’m going to bring home sequin [costumes], so
she’ll have a little stash of stuff.”

V

BABY STEPS
Adam, who will be supported by son Teddy,
nine, and five-year-old daughter Elsie, says: “My
kids are great dancers so they’ve been teaching
me a few things. It’s not just me going on this
journey, it’s my family as well. They’ll be
watching us every night, cheering us on – that’s
what it’s about for me.”
With Adam just one of a number of soap stars
in the line-up, will there be any friendly rivalry?
“Emmerdale
dale always comes out on top,” quips the
actor, who starred in the ITV show for nine years.
Meanwhile, Bobby Brazier and Nigel Harman
are representing the EastEnders crew – both past
and present. Bobby, 20, stars as Freddie Slater, a
role for which he won the National Television
Award for Rising Star last week, and Nigel
portrayed Dennis Rickman on the programme
in the early Noughties.
“I don’t even know if Bobby knows I was in
EastEnders.. It was so long ago,” laughs the actor;
EastEnders
his fellow contestant was born in 2003, the year
Nigel started on the show.
Actor and model Bobby, who is the son of
presenter Jeff Brazier and the late TV star
Jade Goody, has already been tipped to lift

TV star Zara
McDermott – who
hopes the Queen
will be watching
from Buckingham
Palace – will
compete with
(below from left)
comedian Eddie
Kadi and theatre
actor Layton
Williams

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‘I was learning
the routine and
then grilled a
Cabinet minister’
Krishnan
Guru-Murthy

Ellie Leach is
preparing to go up
against fellow actor
Bobby Brazier
(right) and presenter
Angela Scanlon
(second right)

the Glitterball trophy, although he is quick to
brush off the hype. “I think that’s just because
I’m young,” he says.
According to Bobby, his biggest competition
is “Eddie’s hips”, he says, referring to comedian
Eddie Kadi. “Being Congolese, we like moving
our hips for no reason,” says Eddie with a
cheeky smile. “The truth is, if I don’t move my
hips, the Congolese community aren’t going to
be happy. They’ll go: ‘You need to move your
hips at least once!’”
Layton Williams, whose theatre credits include
Billy Elliot and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Jamie,, is
planning to bring West End magic to the
dancefloor through some fabulous costumes.
“I dress many different ways, so why wouldn’t
I do that on Strictly
Strictly?”
?” says the star, who is gay. “I
want to represent my community and go out
there, feel cute and slay.”

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(From left)
Paralympian
Jody Cundy,
newsreader
Krishnan GuruMurthy and actor
Adam Thomas
are ready to go

NEW ROUTINES
For Channel 4 News anchor Krishnan, sequins
and glamour are a world away from his day
job. “I was [at the studio] learning the
routine and then went and grilled a Cabinet
minister,” he says. And he isn’t the only one
juggling Strictly with work; Nikita will be
going straight to daily dance training from
hosting the breakfast show on the BBC
Asian Network. “I’ll be practising my steps
behind the mic,” she says with a laugh.
All 15 celebrities are about to have
their lives turned upside down, with the
country’s most popular dance show
bringing with it a whole new level of
attention and scrutiny. But Sherlock actress
Amanda isn’t fazed. “I think you can choose to

‘What a special
opportunity — I’m
mesmerised by
the dancers’
Annabel Croft

Former tennis ace
Annabel Croft can’t
wait to dance with a
pro. Entertainer Les
Dennis (below left)
and actor Nigel
Harman (below right)
are also among this
year’s starry line-up

PHOTOS: BBC/RAY BURMISTON

manage how much you want to give away,” she
says, adding: “Me and my ex-partner [actor
Martin Freeman] never had our children on
show until they were at an age where they
wanted to. Strictly is such a huge show, and I
understand that it does catapult you [into the
spotlight], but I think you can hide away or give
yourself to it. It’s down to you.”
LEARN FROM THE BEST
The show’s cast of professional dancers, whose
celebrity partners will be revealed on Saturday’s
launch show, are becoming just as much the
stars of the show. Learning from them is part of
why Annabel Croft signed up to Strictly
Strictly..
“I’m absolutely mesmerised by them,” the
tennis ace says. “What a special opportunity to
be able to dance with these amazing dancers –
it’s like being told you’re partnering up with
Roger Federer.”
All the celebrities are eager to impress the
show’s four judges: Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse,
Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke. Zara
is most keen to “wow” Craig – “he’s a tough nut
to crack”, she says – while Adam jokes: “I’m just
trying to impress my wife.”
As a Paralympic champion cyclist and
swimmer, surely Jody is in it to win it? “There’s
always an element of competitiveness, but I just
don’t want to go out in the first week,” he admits.
“Then it’s another dance and away we go. If you
get to Blackpool, you’re fairly good, and
H
you might as well go for the gold.”
REPORT: EMILY HORAN

Strictly Come Dancing starts on Saturday 16 September
at 6.35pm on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS

GARDENING GURU

ALAN TITCHMARSH
ROYAL CONFIDANT TELLS US
ABOUT HIS LATEST BOOK

Alan’s latest book, Chatsworth: The Gardens and the People Who
Made Them, explores the history of the estate and features stunning
commissioned photography of its extensive gardens, alongside
images and memorabilia from the estate’s archives

is soothingly familiar Yorkshire accent has
H
filled our living rooms for decades and his
unrivalled passion for horticulture has become

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part of the fabric of our nation. So it’s little wonder
that national treasure Alan Titchmarsh can’t go
shopping without being recognised and accosted
for advice. His latest encounter came in a DIY
store’s lighting section over the weekend.
“I was shopping when a lady saw me and said:
‘Ooh, now, I’ve got this Paulownia…’” Alan, 74,
tells hello! in this exclusive interview.
“It was only then that she realised she hadn’t
said hello and introduced herself,” adds the
broadcaster, gardener and author. “She said: ‘I’m
terribly sorry… I follow you on Instagram,’ and we
had a quick consultation in B&Q.”
These encounters with fans don’t bother Alan

though – far from it. “Oh, it’s an occupational
hazard, I don’t mind,” he says, smiling. “You can’t
go on telly and spend 40 years trying to engage
people, then be surprised when you have. Besides,
I’m the same off the TV as I am on it.”
HOW’S CHARLIE?
One of his most commonly asked questions is:
“Are you still in touch with Charlie Dimmock?” To
which the answer is: “Yes, occasionally,” he tells us
of his former co-presenter on Ground Force,
Force, the
much-loved BBC garden makeover show that ran
between 1997 and 2005.
Another old friend Alan does his best to stay in
touch with – despite their rather busy schedules –
is the King.
The pair share a “mutual fondness and respect”

for each other, Alan has told us, and he had
dinner with the then Prince of Wales the night
before the Queen died last September.
“I think his first year on the throne has been
exemplary,” says Alan. “He’s handled it amazingly
well – it must be very difficult, losing your mother.
The fact that she’d been among us for so long
made some people think: ‘Oh, it will be a terrible
gear change when she goes,’ but I feel it was
handled really well and quite seamlessly.”
The King is not Alan’s only connection to high
society. He shares a decades-spanning friendship
with the 12th Duke and Duchess of Devonshire,
Peregrine “Stoker” Cavendish and his wife
Amanda, whose majestic Chatsworth House, estate
and 105-acre gardens in Derbyshire are the subject
of Alan’s latest book, Chatsworth
Chatsworth..

‘I wanted to bring these people to life
— so often, they’re just a name’

Chatsworth House and the wider
estate enjoy a spectacular setting
on the east bank of the River
Derwent in the Derbyshire Dales
(main photo and above)

PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. JONATHAN BUCKLEY. NEIL HEPWORTH

The then Prince of Wales greets
Alan during a reception at The
Prince’s Countryside Fund
Raceday at Ascot in 2015 (below)

“The Duke asked me to write it – I was surprised
and delighted,” says Alan, who along with Alison,
his wife of 48 years, are firm friends with the Duke
and Duchess, who this year passed the main house
on to their son and daughter-in-law, the Earl and
Countess of Burlington.
“They’re such good friends that it’s not a
case of: ‘Oh, gosh, we better be on our best
behaviour.’ Although we are, wherever we go,” he
says with a smile of their visits.
“It was a delight to submerge myself in the
history of Chatsworth and learn the stories of the
people who made the gardens,” continues the
author, whose research process was largely carried
out via his own extensive collection of books.
The book features stunning never-before-seen
images of the Peak District house and gardens –

which is open to the public – as well as shining a
light on the people who made Chatsworth the
flourishing estate it is today, from Bess of
Hardwick and her second husband Sir William
Cavendish, who bought the Manor of Chatsworth
for £600 in 1549 and built the first house there, to
the late Duchess of Devonshire Deborah
Cavendish, whom Alan interviewed for a
magazine in the early 1980s on his first visit there.
COLOURFUL HISTORY
“I wanted to bring these people to life; so often,
they’re just a name,” he says. “Suddenly it all
becomes more interesting and more colourful
when you do.”
Alan wrote Chatsworth from his home in
Hampshire. “I write in a barn-turned-office across

from my house. I tend to start at 8.30am and carry
on until 1pm, then I’ll go and garden or do
something else,” says Alan, whose popular Sunday
morning magazine show Love Your Weekend with
Alan Titchmarsh
itchmarsh returns to ITV at the beginning
of October. His next literary project will be
writing his 12th novel. It’s still in its “embryonic
stage; in other words, I have
no idea what it is at the
moment”, chuckles the star.
“That’s the next
H
job.”
INTERVIEW: EMILY HORAN

Chatsworth
th by Alan Titchmarsh
is out now, published by Ebury
Spotlight, £35.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

SHARING HER LESSONS ON HEALTHY LIVING

JULIA BRADBURY

ON HOW HAVING CANCER HAS BROUGHT
NEW MEANING TO BEING A MUM

Perhaps best known
for co-hosting BBC1’s
Countryfile with Matt
Baker, nature
enthusiast Julia has
also presented the
BBC’s Planet Earth
Live and Britain’s Best
Walks for ITV

J

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ulia Bradbury isn’t always the
most popular member of her
household. Her three children get
“a bit fed up” with her impassioned
conversations about healthy eating
and resent the fact that they can’t
eat as many doughnuts as they
once did. They’re not allowed
sugar at home and have nuts,
seeds and fruit instead of cereal
for breakfast.
Pizzas are considered a treat,
too. “I’d say at times there’s a bit of
friction,” says the TV presenter
about family mealtimes. But since
her diagnosis of breast cancer
in 2021, and her recovery from
a mastectomy and breast
reconstruction, Julia, 53, has done
a “deep dive” into what it means to
be healthy, in order to “prevent reoccurrence” and “optimise my
chances of staying alive”.
Her main motivation is her
children – son Zephyr, 12, and
twin girls Xanthe and Zena, eight
– with her partner, property

developer Gerard Cunningham.
“I’ve always adored being a mother.
It’s the greatest privilege and I love
watching them grow,” says Julia as
she sits surrounded by the greenery
of her London garden.
“It was the saddest moment when
I had my first biopsy and I didn’t
know what was going on. I kept
thinking: ‘I just want to see my
children grow up, I have to see
my children grow up.’

renewed focus on what’s important
in my life”, as well as the impetus to
write a book, Walk Yourself Happy,
Happy,
about how the natural world can
enhance physical and mental health
for all of us.
The former Countryfile
yfile presenter
is known for her passion for walking
and her book outlines the benefits of
embracing it as the “gateway drug”
to nature, as she describes it.
Other wellness areas are covered,
such as nutrition and sleep,
meditation and breath work, healing
and practising gratitude. Expert
opinions and scientific studies are
interspersed with Julia’s own story,
which tells how she has overhauled

her lifestyle and radically changed
her habits with a daily routine that
begins from the moment she wakes
up. Rather than look at her phone,
“the first thing I do is smile”, she
says. “I put a smile on my face
because it makes a chemical reaction
with the brain.”
FINDING STILLNESS
She then sits by her bathroom
window to soak up the morning light
to help set her “circadian clock”
before doing 20 minutes of breath
work. “That is my stillness time, my
time to set my intention for the day,
to be grateful for what I have, to take
in a little bit of nature and be on my

own. I feel much more peaceful,
more able to deal with the stuff that’s
thrown at me.”
She has vegetables for breakfast,
never snacks and doesn’t eat after
6pm. Late nights watching Netflix
while eating Maltesers and popcorn
are but a distant memory now that
she has a sleep hygiene routine,
which sees her in bed by 10pm at
the latest. A night owl in the past,
Julia changed her bedtime after
being told by a sleep expert that the
body repairs itself best between the
hours of 10pm and 3am. She’s also
pretty much teetotal.
“I just don’t want to drink. For me,
the enjoyment is completely taken
away by the alarm bell going: ‘25%
risk of re-occurrence’, so where’s the
joy in that?” she asks, adding that she
was very happy sipping jasmine tea in
a bar the other night. “Although I
haven’t been clubbing yet. I’d be
interested to see what that’s like.”
Should she ever “fall off the
wagon”, she knows exactly what

V

EVER MORE GRATEFUL
“Has my relationship with them
changed because of the cancer?
Probably. I’m much more emotional.
I feel more. The fabric of life is right
at my fingertips.
“And the impermanence of
everything around us. Everything is
heightened. It’s made every moment
with them even more precious, and
I’m ever more grateful.”
Two years on from her surgery –
and in “good health” – she says the
cancer diagnosis has given her “a

‘Everything is heightened.
It’s made every moment
even more precious’

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‘I have to preserve and look after
myself — get over the physical
trauma, the emotional trauma’

Since her breast
cancer diagnosis and
surgery, Julia has
become even more
passionate about
healthy living and has
written a book about
the benefits of walking

room for that?’ It brings everything
into a sharper focus.”
So has she jettisoned some
relationships? “Yes, I have,” she
says. “Not necessarily purposefully
in some instances; sometimes
things have drifted, and you kind of
go: ‘Okay, I’m just going to leave
that there.’ I genuinely don’t have
time to nurture 20 friendships, but
I don’t think anybody has.”
COMMUNING WITH NATURE
She has also made peace with the
fact that she sometimes has to say
no to things – particularly work
offers – if she doesn’t feel she has
the energy to take them on.
“I have to preserve and look after
myself – I’ve got to get over the
physical trauma, the emotional
trauma, and recalibrate my body.
All that takes time.”
When she recently made a travel

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the cause would be. “Dunking a
chocolate biscuit in a cup of tea,”
she says, wistfully. “I haven’t done
that in years.”
With these new habits, her social
life and inevitably some friendships
have changed.
“When I had my cancer
diagnosis, I wasn’t told: ‘You’re
going to die.’ There was treatment
for which I’m very, very grateful.
But there’s still a massive reevaluation in terms of relationships
– with friends, family, partners –
and I have become very sensitive
to the energy that I’m putting into
certain relationships, and the
energy that I’m getting back from
certain relationships,” she says.
“There has been a little bit of a
reckoning where I’m thinking:
‘I don’t think either of us are
benefiting very much from this,’
or: ‘Have I got the emotional

‘I want people to realise health is a gift, and we
have tools we can use to maintain our health’

programme about Ireland for
Channel 4, for example, the
filming schedule was split into two
so that she wouldn’t have to be on
the road for eight weeks.
Julia is hoping her book is filled
with practical but achievable tips
and advice for those seeking a
healthier lifestyle. “I want people
to realise that health is a gift, and
we have tools that we can use
that are within our own orbit to
maintain our health.”
And, she insists, you don’t need
a garden to commune with nature.
“Go to the park, get a window
box, grow some tomatoes. You
have to make room for nature
H
and seek it out.”
INTERVIEW: ROSALIND POWELL

Walk Yourself Happy by Julia Bradbury,
£20, is published by Piatkus on
14 September.

Julia appreciates every moment she is
able to spend with her children, son
Zephyr and twins Xanthe and Zena

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FASHION
Lulu Guinness satin
Cleo bag,
bag, £195. Visit
luluguinness.com

Chiara Ferragni CF7030
sunglasses,, £140.
sunglasses
From blickers.com

Farm Rio heartshaped blouse,
blouse, £175.
Visit farmrio.eu

Baukjen Ania
dress,, £199. Visit
dress
baukjen.com

Essentiel Antwerp
Elium coat,
coat, £260. Visit
essential-antwerp.com
Reiss Rosa trousers,
trousers,
£198. Visit reiss.com

Mango Rojo red
shoes,, £99.99.
shoes
Visit mango.com

Aloë heartt earrings,
earrings, £16.
Visit aloeearrings.co.uk
Gemma
Chan looks
striking in a
statement red silk
gown by Louis
Vuitton

Omnes Storm
slip dress,
dress, £59.
Visit omnes.com

Elie Saab

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Ferragamo

Bottega Veneta

Scarlet fever
There’s nothing subtle about this season’s hottest hue,
and we’re all for it. From candy-apple to deep carmine
to every tone in between, traffic-stopping shades are all
the rage for the coming months. Bottega Veneta’s
plunging fiery-red gowns offered a particularly bold
take on the trend and the billowy blouses at Elie Saab
couldn’t have been more covetable, while Gemma Chan
made a strong case for the punchy primary colour in a
silky cut-out Louis Vuitton number.

Dune London slouch
boots,, £170. Visit
boots
dunelondon.com

Massimo Dutti leather cord
bracelet,, £39.95.
bracelet
Visit massimodutti.com

Ferragamo

Pretty Ballerinas Kristen,
Kristen, £249.
Visit prettyballerinas.com

Jovonna London Nava
leather trench coat,
coat, £120.
Visit jovonnalondon.com

Olivia
Culpo, Nina
Dobrev and
Sydney Sweeney
(clockwise from top
left) are sleek
and chic

Whistles puff
puf sleeve
leather dress,
dress, £379.
Visit whistles.com

Russell & Bromley Sleek
boots,, £495.
boots
Visit russellandbromley.co.uk

Kitri Peyton trousers,
trousers,
£150. Visit kitristudio.com

All Saints Bayla
leather jacket,
jacket, £799.
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French Connection
Crolenda PU skirt,
skirt, £59.
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KAAI Arch
Nappa Khaki
bag,, £410.
bag
Visit shop.kaai.eu

Hell for leather
The appeal of an exquisitely cut leather jacket is
impossible to deny, and this season takes the trend to
the next level. Runways were dominated by top-to-toe
leather ensembles: Ferragamo presented funnel-neck
belted coats for blustery autumn days, while Anteprima
wowed with floor-skimming skirts in high-shine finishes.
Look to buttery-soft separates (and accessories) in
mulberry, maroon and khaki for a wardrobe update.

Mango leather
dress, £249.99.
dress,
Visit mango.com

Monsoon tortoiseshell
buckle belt,
belt, £29.
Visit monsoon.co.uk

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FASHION
Weekday
eekday Kate trousers,
trousers,
£55. Visit weekday.com

Emilia Wickstead
Margarita kitten
heel,, £225. Visit
heel
emiliawickstead.com

And/Or Darcey
check coat,
coat, £169.
From johnlewis.com

Lisa Bow Belle Lilly
top,, £325.
top
Visit lisathelabel.com

Sofia Richie
checks all the
right boxes in a
blue plaid Chanel
dress and
accessories
The Vampire’s
ampire’
Wife tartan dress,
dress,
£995. From
Harvey Nichols

Emilia Wickstead

Monki midi wrap
skirt,, £34.99.
skirt
Visit monki.com

M&S tweed jacket,
jacket,
£79. Visit
marksandspencer.com

Burga Cosy
Sweater
iPhone case,
case,
£59.95. Visit
burga.com
Claudie Pierlot logo
tweed cap,
cap, £109. Visit
claudiepierlot.com

Check mate

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Plaid patterns tend to be a recurring theme on
the autumn-winter catwalks, and this season is no
exception. From supersized checks at Burberry
and grid-like designs at Emilia Wickstead to
Chanel’s beloved heritage weaves, the motif
appeared in endless iterations. Make like Sofia Richie
with a preppy minidress cinched at the waist, or
temper statement-making trousers with a crisp cotton
shirt for instant cool.

Charles & Keith
Cressida tweed
bag,, £99. Visit
bag
charleskeith.co.uk

M&S Collection sequin
beret,, £12.50. Visit
beret
marksandspencer.com

Pull & Bear crossbody
with sequins,
sequins, £25.99.
Visit pullandbear.com
Rixo Loria dress,
dress, £345.
Visit rixolondon.com

Celia B Celeste
dress,, £284.
dress
Visit celiab.com

(From
left) Suki
Waterhouse,
Jasmine Tookes and
Haley Lu Richardson
shine on the red
carpet

H&M flower
rhinestone
earrings,, £12.99.
earrings
Visit hm.com

sparkle trousers,
trousers, £75.
Visit johnlewis.com

& Other Stories
sequin embellished
jacket,, £155.
jacket
Visit stories.com

Terry
y de Havilland Lena Non
Stop Disco heels,
heels, £300.
Visit terrydehavilland.com

Michael Kors

Self-Portrait asymmetric
sequin dress,
dress, £460.
Visit self-portrait.com

Shimmy shimmy
Sparkly and eye-catching, party-ready sequins in silver,
icy blue and bronze were seen in abundance on the
runways. There were dazzling examples at Michael Kors,
and Jasmine Tookes and Suki Waterhouse are among
those who have been spotted in ultra-spangly ensembles
lately, too. Try sequinned trousers with a simple black
cami, or for a scene-stealing after-dark look, up the ante
with an embellished gown and sky-high platforms.

Maje sequin
dress, £399.
dress,
Visit uk.maje.com

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FASHION
Loeffler Randall Stefania
bag,, $295 (£230).
bag
Visit loefflerrandall.com

Aligne journey
wrap cape,
cape, £179.
Visit aligne.co
Nico tortoiseshell
toiseshell tips
glasses,, £270.
glasses
Visit nicoeyewear.com

Nutmeg khaki trench coat,
coat,
£40. In store at Morrisons

Anyday roll neck knit
midi dress,
dress, £42.
Visit johnlewis.com

With Nothing Underneath
Under
classic body shirt,
shirt, £118.
From freepeople.com

Monki cropped
waistcoat, £35.
waistcoat,
Visit monki.com

Bottega Veneta

Joanna Laura
Constantine wave
hoops,, £180.
hoops
From harveynichols.com

Olivia
Palermo
looks effortlessly
stylish in a
Alberta Ferretti
trench coat

Arket pinstripe
trousers, £119.
trousers,
Visit arket.com

Pandora labgrown
diamond
ring,, £375.
ring
Visit
pandora.net

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Tory Burch

Quiet luxury
From Tory Burch’s oversized knitwear and minimalist
accessories to the tank tops and trophy jewellery at
Ferragamo, a new understated aesthetic came into focus
on the catwalks. Elevated yet low-key, polished yet paredback, it’s a mood that’s irresistible yet nearly impossible
to define. Think sumptuous fabrics in simple silhouettes,
with a touch of insouciant slouch for good measure.
Olivia Palermo perfectly demonstrates the trend in her
crisp shirt and khaki trench coat combo.

Dear Frances Mika
loafers,, £500. Visit
loafers
uk.dearfrances.com

COMPILED BY RACHEL STORY & HARRIET CHARNOCK-BATES. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES. SPOTLIGHT LAUNCHMETRICS

Asket The Cashmere
Sweater,, £165.
Sweater
Visit asket.com

Hill House The Belle bow,
bow,
£35. Visit hillhousehome.co.uk

Emilia Wickstead

Charles & Keith
Rosalie flats,
flats,
£105. Visit
charleskeith.co.uk

Needle & Thread English
rose gown,
gown, £375. Visit
needleandthread.com

Aimee Song,
Cara Delevingne
and Alicia
Vikander (from left)
look blooming
great

Zimmermann
mann wide-leg
pants,, £550. Visit
pants
zimmermann.com

Alemais Abigail
raincoat,, £425.
raincoat
Visit alemais.com

Baum und Pferdgarten
Pferdgar
Cherika sweater,
sweater, €269
(£230). Visit
baumundpferdgarten.com

Alex Monroe lemon
blossom hoops,
hoops,
£390. Visit
alexmonroe.com

In bloom
Ghost Beatrix satin
dress,, £169. Visit
dress
ghost.co.uk

From botanical prints to petal-like embellishments,
florals were out in force at the AW23 shows. Though
moodier in feel than those spotted on catwalks for the
spring-summer season, this more dramatic interpretation
was no less captivating. Emilia Wickstead presented vineentangled separates in shades of green, while roseadorned wrap dresses were seen at Burberry. Tap into the
trend with a blossom-print blouse à la Alicia Vikander.

Toast dotty crepe
shirt,, £125.
shirt
Visit toa.st

Zara vinyl floral
slingbacks,, £49.99.
slingbacks
Visit zara.com

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Ferrari

THE NEW RED LIP
Vampy shades of crimson, claret and even black
lips dominated the catwalks. A deep red lip is a
great way to add a touch of glamorous grunge
to your autumnal beauty looks. MAC’s lead artist
Terry Barber describes the raisin-coloured lip as
the “peach of the season”. He recommends using
a coffee-coloured eyeliner to line the lips and
blending it with a deep red to get
the depth of colour. “It’s all about
taking the idea of a classic red lip
and dialling it right down to that
almost raisin-like colour.” And
don’t be afraid to mix shades
to get your perfect tone. When
Ferrari launched its fashion line,
a vinyl finish, using a high shine
gloss, gave some extra revs to the
look of the models’ lips.
1. Isamaya Liplacq in Black Veil,
V ,
Veil
£32. Visit isamaya.co.uk
2. MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lip
Colour in Carnivorous, £24.
Visit maccosmetics.co.uk
3. Chanel Rouge Coco Bloom
in Burst,, £37. Visit chanel.com

When it comes to eyeliner this
autumn/winter, the more abstract
the better, and it can make a real
statement. If you’re looking for
inspiration, take note of the
geometric patterns at shows like
ArdAzAei’s. Try using a gel pigment
with a fine-tip brush or a felt-tip
liquid liner to make sure your
placement is on point. To nail the
angular look, a piece of tape is your
best friend. Cut a small strip and rub
it once or twice on a fabric surface to
remove some of the stick, then apply
to skin to help you achieve sharp
clean lines.

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1. Illamasqua Precision Gel Liner in
Infinity,, £21. Visit illamasqua.com
Infinity
2. Lancôme Lash Idôle Eye Liner,
Liner, £22.
From lookfantastic.com
3. MAC 210S Precise Eyeliner Brush,
Br ,
Brush
£16.50. Visit maccosmetics.co.uk

COMPILED BY LYDIA MORMEN. PHOTOS: LAUNCHMETRICS SPOTLIGHT

ON THE
RIGHT LINES

ArdAzAei

BACKSTAGE

Update your look this
season with inspiration
from the autumn/winter
catwalks. Pastel shades,
a fresh take on classic
red lips and lavish liner
caught our eye…

Yuzefi

BEAUTY

1. Sisley Les Phyto-Ombres
Visit sisley-paris.com
2. Surratt Artistique
tistique Eyeshadow in
Ravissante,, £20. From spacenk.com
3. MAC Soft Matte Eyeshadow in Felt
Cute,, £20. Visit maccosmetics.co.uk
Cute

PASTEL POP
A bare-faced look with a touch of pastel
pigment on the eyes was on the agenda at
shows this year. At Richard Quinn, washes of
sky blue were paired with a sheer shimmer
topper for an icy touch, while at Yuzefi
blossom pink pigment stole the show as lashes
were kept bare to make even more of a
statement. To re-create the look, start with a
radiant base and dial down on the blush and
bronzer to really make the pink pop. Opt for
a touch of colour, like MAC’s Soft Matte
Eyeshadow in Felt Cute, buffed lightly into
lids for a monochromatic moment, or
experiment with different shades of pink
using blushes from your make-up bag.

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WELLBEING

O

n a mission to break
the stigma around
periods, Strictly Come
Dancing contestant
Zara McDermott and Made in
Chelsea alumnus turned podcast
host Sam Thompson (together
right) want to get us talking. The
couple have partnered with
menstrual hygiene brand Always
and its Always Better Together
campaign to release content on its
online hub about what to expect
from menstruation.
A recent survey by the brand
showed that half of parents are
nervous broaching the subject
with their children. Here, Zara
and Sam speak exclusively to
hello! about period chats, their
own experiences and why talking
shouldn’t be “a serious sit down”.

INTERVIEW: KATE LOCKETT. PHOTO: ZARA McDERMOTT

Why are periods such a taboo
subject, Zara and Sam?
Zara: “My mum told me that it was
something that the teachers didn’t
really want to speak about. They
gave out leaflets once in class and
that was it. [Even] now, our
parents and teachers don’t feel
comfortable having those
conversations, because it wasn’t
what they grew up having, which is
completely understandable.
We’ve partnered with Always to
make educational content to be
shown in schools to aid these
conversations. It’s something that
I’m really passionate about and
now Sam is too.”
Sam, was this a subject that was
spoken about when you were
growing up?
“I admit I was woefully
uninformed about periods. I’ve
got a sister and I didn’t have a
conversation with her about it.
I was surprised I got asked to be
involved in this but when we
created the content, I completely
understood why I’m here and it’s
an honour. Always did research
that showed 48% of parents
believed that boys were not
adequately informed about
periods and 40% of teachers
agreed. With those stats, it’s
important to have a boy there
as well. If we can get this easy-toabsorb content about first periods
and what they’re like to a younger
age group of boys, it will spark up
conversations with their siblings,
girlfriends and friends.”

or chocolate that I want.”
S: “I’m incredibly hard work, so
if I can do anything to help Zara
then I’m on it!”
Sam, how can boys and men be
allies?
“Showing an interest goes an
incredibly long way. No one is
expecting boys to know absolutely
everything. Empathy is enormous,
too, putting yourself in someone
else’s shoes and asking questions.
I hope this campaign will help
boys see it as normal.”

Time to
Couple Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson
explain why they’re encouraging young people
and parents to open up about menstruation
What are your tips to start
conversations around periods?
Z: “This conversation doesn’t need
to be a serious sit down.
Normalising those conversations
from early on is really important,
saying: ‘Yeah, I’m on my period,’
and talking about products. If you
leave it too late, it becomes this
huge, overwhelmingly scary thing
that it doesn’t need to be.
“When I was younger, we didn’t
have those normal conversations,
even around my dad or my
brother. If we’d had those
conversations, it wouldn’t have
felt like such a big deal.”
Zara, what advice would you give
your younger self to prepare for
your period?
“Don’t feel like you can’t ask
questions. When I was younger,

I felt nervous to talk to my mum
about it, because I almost didn’t
want to grow up. I felt like I was
losing my innocence in a way. I had
this perception that I was going to
completely change, my whole life
was going to change. That’s not the
case: it’s a natural, bodily change.
It doesn’t change you as a person.”
How do you manage your periods
now, and do they affect your
day-to-day life?
Z: “Not particularly. The only
thing is I’m very over-emotional
the day before my period starts.
I go from being happy and chirpy
to suddenly crying at the slightest
inconvenience. Now I know how
I’m going to feel and Sam knows
how to deal with it. Give me a
big hug, tell me it’s all going to
be okay and get me any snacks

What steps do you take to
safeguard your mental health?
S: “We’ve recently realised what it
means to truly relax. You can burn
out if you don’t take that time,
chilling out doing nothing or
watching a movie with each other.”
Z: “In this industry, it can be really
hard to switch off. You feel like
you should be doing something
all the time. Prioritise yourself,
have that space and detox from
the world. I’m famously terrible at
relaxing, I need to get better at it.”
How do you ensure that you get a
good night’s sleep?
Z: “I’ve been more stressed lately
because I’ve been filming two
projects in Ibiza and the US.
I’ve realised that I need to
decompress before bed, so I type
in ‘mindfulness meditation’ on
YouTube, and listen to something
and escape my brain.”
S: “But when I listen to my
football podcast that helps me get
to sleep, I get told to turn it down
[laughs]. It’s really good to
concentrate on one thing,
especially for an ADHD brain.”
What is the key to a happy and
healthy lifestyle?
S: “Go out and speak to friends.
It’s so nice to see people in the
flesh, go for a Sunday roast or play
a game of football in the park.”
Z: “Mine’s the opposite. Being
comfortable doing things on your
own. Take yourself out for lunch,
to the gym or shopping. I feel so
empowered and me-focused when
I do things like that.”
For more information and to watch
Zara and Sam’s new mini-content series
on the Always Period Prepared Hub,
visit always.co.uk/en-gb/periodprepared-hub.

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PARTNERSHIP

MOORE
THAN
MEETS
THE EYE
Meet the leading architect who
takes a maximalist approach

E

stablished in 2020 by Turkish architect
Banu Altay, Deco Moore Studio has
transformed the interiors of locations
across the world, including the eclectic
five-star Mondrian Doha hotel. And now the
award-winning group has established a UK website
and a new home on London’s Fulham Road,
giving customers access to its boho-inspired
furniture and accessories.
“Buying better and buying less has become our
motto, especially as we all look to shop more
sustainably,” says Banu. “We’ve seen a huge rise
in demand for craftsmanship and artisanal
wares.” True to Deco Moore Studio’s vision, Banu
declares that cool grey tones and minimalism are
on the way out, instead welcoming “expressive
accessories, mood-boosting wallpaper patterns
and statement-making furniture”. For an instant
update, she recommends “accessorising with
unique pieces of art and classical sculptures for
a sophisticated look”.
Deco Moore Studio is available for architectural and
interiors projects, concept design and sourcing
accessories. To discover more, visit decomoorestudio.co.
uk or the studio at 94-96 Fulham Road, London, SW3
6HS (open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5.30pm).

‘There has been a
departure from
toned-down and
minimalist design
towards a more
expressive, layered
approach’
Banu Altay (above), founder
of Deco Moore Studio

FOOD [

C U LT U R E

[

R EV I EWS

[

T R AV E L

AIR WAYS
TikTok star and
professional chef
Poppy O’Toole
serves up some of
the foolproof and
delicious recipes
for getting the most
out of your air
fryer featured in
her The Actually
Delicious Air Fryer
Cookbook

Serves 4 Takes 18-20 minutes, plus marinating

“Beautifully flaky salmon
seasoned perfectly with a sweet,
sticky, salty glaze. Salmon is
easily one of my favourite fish
and it’s so simple to cook with
great results in the air fryer.”

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4cm/1½in piece fresh ginger,
finely chopped or grated
(no need to peel)
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 4 skinless salmon fillets

INGREDIENTS
• 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 3 tbsp runny honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

1. Make a marinade by whisking

together your soy sauce, honey,
sesame oil, garlic, ginger and chilli
flakes. Pour the marinade over the

salmon and set aside in the
fridge for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat the air fryer to
180°C/350°F.
3. Lift the salmon fillets out of the
marinade (reserve the marinade
in the bowl), place them in the air
fryer basket and cook for 7-9
minutes until cooked and flaky.
4. Meanwhile, tip the reserved
marinade into a small saucepan

over a medium heat, add ½ cup
of water and reduce until glossy.
Taste to check the seasoning –
you might need to add a splash
of rice wine vinegar and honey
to balance the flavours. Blitz
until smooth if you like.
5. Serve the salmon with the
sauce drizzled over, accompanied
by steamed rice and broccoli,
if liked.
W

HONEY SOY SALMON

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FOOD

PORCHETTA

Serves 4-6 Takes 1 hour 15 minutes, plus overnight chilling and resting

“A pork dish for when you want
to push the boat out for an extraspecial dinner, made much easier
with your air fryer. This one takes
a bit longer but, as always, is
1,000% worth the wait. Treat
yourself this Sunday.”
INGREDIENTS
• 1 x 800g-1kg/1¾-2¼lb piece
of whole, bone-out pork belly,
preferably a long piece (your
butcher might be best for this)

‘For when you want
to push the boat out
for an extra-special
dinner, made much
easier with your
air fryer’

• Salt
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp chilli flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 rosemary sprigs, leaves
picked
• 3 thyme sprigs, leaves picked
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt flakes
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Vegetable oil, for spraying

1. First, prep your pork belly.
Place it on a plate, skin-side up,
and season it with regular table
salt. Then, leave it uncovered in
the fridge overnight.
2. The next day, get the meat
out of the fridge and leave it to
come up to room temperature
(at least 30 minutes).
3. While the meat is doing that,
make the filling. Heat a frying
pan over a medium heat, add the
fennel seeds and chilli flakes and

toast until you can smell them
getting aromatic (about 30-40
seconds). Then, get them into a
pestle and mortar with the garlic,
fresh herbs, lemon zest and olive
oil, and mash them together
until they form a paste of sorts.
Add the sea salt flakes and
season with black pepper.
4. Turn your pork belly upside
down so that the meat is
uppermost, then, using a sharp
knife, make a diamond criss-cross
pattern in the meat and begin to
run in the herby paste, completely
covering the meat in an even layer.
5. Place 3-5 pieces of butcher’s
twine (long enough to tie around
your meat) underneath the pork
belly, equally spaced apart, and
then begin to roll the pork belly
so that the skin is on the outside
and the filling is encased. Using
the middle string first, tie the pork
belly in place with a simple double
knot. (You can search ‘butcher’s
knot’ online to learn how to do it
professionally, but anything that
holds will do.)
6. Heat the air fryer to
120°C/250°F.
7. Rub the baking powder all over
the skin of the rolled pork belly
and spray the air fryer basket and
pork belly with some oil.
8. Place the porchetta in the air
fryer basket and cook for 25
minutes, then turn the air fryer
up to 200°C/400°F and cook for a
further 20 minutes until it’s
cooked through. After this, if your
skin still needs a bit more crisping
to your liking, cook in 5-minute
intervals until you get it just right.

POPPY'S SUGGESTIONS
• You can easily replace
the flavours in this recipe
with any others you prefer.
Black garlic is a delicious
replacement for standard
garlic, or you could even
use smoked garlic.
Alternatively, you could
change the herbs: try using
lemon thyme or sage.
• For a more classic British
approach, serve the
porchetta with sautéed
buttered leeks, roast
potatoes, onion gravy and
a dollop of apple sauce.

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FRIES WITH IT
Having spent the past decade
in professional kitchens – from
Michelin-starred restaurants to
everyday eateries – and since
her Covid-related redundancy,
Poppy O’Toole has found a
passion for teaching others via
TikTok and Instagram, with
more than 4.1 million followers.
Her latest cookbook has 100
recipes for the perfect versions
of chips, roast chicken,
macaroni cheese, brownies and
more – elevating each recipe
with fantastic flavours.
Poppy Cooks: The Actually
Delicious Air Fryer Cookbook
by Poppy O’Toole, is published
by Bloomsbury Publishing, £20,
with photography by Haarala
Hamilton. Find Poppy on TikTok
at @poppycooks and on
Instagram at @poppy_cooks.

CO-ORDINATED BY SARAH HAMILTON-WALKER

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKES
“Live your full Bruce Bogtrotter
fantasies with these delicious
chocolate fudge cakes. If you’re
like me and saw the scene from
Matilda as less of a punishment,
more of a dream come true,
make these cakes and shove
them in your mouth!”
INGREDIENTS
• 200g/7oz 70% dark chocolate,
broken into pieces
• 200g/7oz, plus 1 tbsp, unsalted
butter
• 250g/9oz, plus 2 tbsp, plain
flour, sifted
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 200g/7oz light brown soft sugar
• 4 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted

Makes 12 Takes 40-45 minutes, plus cooling

• A pinch of salt
• 3 eggs
• 100ml/4fl oz buttermilk
• 4 tbsp espresso coffee
For the chocolate ganache
• 50g/2oz 70% dark chocolate,
broken into pieces
• 50g/2oz milk chocolate,
broken into pieces
• 1 tbsp golden syrup
• A pinch of sea salt flakes
• 100ml/4fl oz double cream
1. Heat your air fryer to

160°C/325°F. Line a cupcake or
muffin tray with cupcake cases.
The cupcake tin depends on the
size of your air fryer (if a 6-cup
muffin tin fits, use this and bake
in 2 batches), or you can make a

rough-and-ready cupcake mould
out of foil to support the cases.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and
butter together in a heatproof
bowl set over a pan of gently
simmering water, or in a
microwave. Stir briefly to combine,
then remove from the heat.
3. Meanwhile, add the flour,
baking powder, bicarbonate of
soda, sugar, cocoa powder and salt
to a large bowl and whisk together.
4. Whisk the eggs, buttermilk
and coffee into the chocolate
mixture until evenly combined,
then fold in the dry ingredients.
5. Spoon the mixture equally
into the cupcake cases and bake
for 18-20 minutes (on or off the
baking tray, depending on the

size of your air fryer basket), or
until a skewer inserted in the
centre of the cupcakes comes out
clean. Remove cakes from the air
fryer and allow to cool in the tray,
before placing on a wire rack
and cooling fully.
6. Meanwhile, make the ganache.
Add the chocolates, golden syrup
and sea salt flakes to a heatproof
bowl. Warm the cream in a small
saucepan until steaming, then
pour the hot cream over the
chocolate mixture and whisk to
combine. Allow to cool for 10
minutes or so, so that it’s
spreadable but not runny.
7. Spoon the ganache over the
top of the cakes and allow to set
before serving.

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CULTURE
URE

KATE BOTTLEY

REV IT
UP
It’s
t’s a busy time for
f TV’s vivacious
vicarr as she gets ready
r y to host
Radio 2 in the Park – and pass on
some life lessons

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er bubbly sense of humour and vivacious
personality have made her the nation’s
favourite reverend – and drawn
comparisons between her and TV’s Vicar
of Dibley. And as the endearing Rev. Kate
Bottley prepares to present Radio 2 in the
Park in Leicester, she can hardly contain her excitement:
her music idol, Kylie Minogue, is the headline act.
In this exclusive interview with hello! the 48-year-old
mum of two excitedly recalls the moment their paths first
crossed, when she bumped into the Australian pop star at
the BBC in 2018 – in less than ideal circumstances.
“The first time I met her we were
in the ladies’ loos,” she recalls. “I
came out to wash my hands, she was
doing her lipstick. I introduced
myself and then did that thing that
you’re not supposed to do when
you work in entertainment. I said:
‘Miss Minogue, can I have a photo?’
and curtsied. She’s pop royalty!”
Revealing what amazed her the
most, Kate continues: “What people
don’t know is that I’m actually
shorter than Kylie. I’ve got a photo
of me and her standing back to
back and I’m a good half inch
shorter,” she says of the 5ft star.
“It’s very exciting.”
Kate jokingly declares that Kylie
is her fourth favourite person after
‘Being a mum doesn’t her daughter Ruby, 22, 19-year-old
Arthur and husband Graham,
begin and end with son
the son of a vicar in Sheffield,
my children. I bring whom she met 30 years ago.
means the world to Kate –
that mothering role whoFamily
found TV fame after appearing
to everything I do’ with Graham on Gogglebox
glebox in 2014
and starring on Celebrity MasterChef
three years later – and being a mum is at the heart of
everything she does.
“What I love about being a mum is that it doesn’t begin
and end with my children,” she says. “I love that I can bring
that mothering role to everything I do. I take my mothering

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Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney
and Ryan Reynolds (together right)
are off the bench for another season of
the Emmy-nominated docuseries
following their takeover of lowly Welsh
football club Wrexham AFC. In the
latest instalment, new challenges are
afoot as the team fights for promotion
under their dynamic leadership.
Available now on Disney+.

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FILM BOLAN’S SHOES
Starring Timothy Spall (left),
Leanne Best and Gavin and Stacey’s
Mathew Horne, this comedy-drama
is set in 1970s Liverpool during
glam-rock mania. Inspired by the
real-life rise of rock band T. Rex, it
explores the life-affirming power of
music through the experiences of a
group of local children.

Kate is a regular presenter on BBC1’s long-running Songs of
Praise (left) as well as co-host of BBC Radio 2’s Good Morning
Sunday; having previously met Kylie Minogue (above), whom
Sunday
she describes as “pop royalty”, their paths will cross again at
this weekend’s Radio 2 in the Park event in Leicester

seriously. Mothering is in my identity as a priest, in my
identity as a friend, and even as a radio presenter too;
there’s a nurturing aspect to what we do.”
Candidly, Kate gives an insight into her close relationship
with her daughter. “Ruby has just got a new boyfriend so
she’s spending a lot of time away from home,” she says. “I
miss her like nothing else, but I have to wind it back. I’m
not like a regular mum. I’m a cool mum.”
Does she have any relationship advice for Ruby?
“Don’t go to bed on an argument, is a really good one,”
she muses. “Have your own space, have your own money.
Remember the person you have chosen to love; they have
chosen you too and that’s a very profound thing to be
chosen in the world.”

NEGOTIATING BUMPS IN THE ROAD

Her new book, Have a Little Faith, reflects on the lessons she
has learnt in love. Having been married to Graham for 25 of
their 30 years together, she cheekily reveals their secret.
“People say: ‘What’s the secret to a long and happy
marriage?’ Don’t get divorced,” says Kate. “Love is a choice.
We’ve been through bumps in the road, as invariably you do
in 30 years together. Sometimes we’ll have a little row and I
decide I’m not speaking to him or he’s not speaking to me,
but then we forget that we’re not speaking to each other.”
Writing down everything she has learnt on love and
death in a book has been daunting.
“It’s a bit scary isn’t it? I think at 48, you should stop
being scared of things. When you get to my age, people start
asking you what you’ve learnt. And I keep thinking: ‘I’m
sure I’ve got more to learn.’”
Kate reveals the influence of her mum Margaret, who
died in January this year. Dedicating the book to her, Kate
says: “My mum was an incredible woman and losing your
mum is like no other bereavement. It’s made me a better
priest and it’s made me a better mum.
“When your mum dies, as a mother, you suddenly feel at
the front of the queue. There’s nobody else in front of you.
It’s your gig now. I certainly feel like I’m in a new stage of
my mothering now that my mum is gone.”
INTERVIEW: LILY WADDELL

Radio 2 in the Park
k is in Leicester, 16 to 17 September. Listen live
on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, and watch on BBC iPlayer.

In cinemas from Friday.

BOOK NOW
TOM JONES: AGES &
STAGES TOUR
Sir Tom Jones has added five UK dates in
December to this tour covering the full
spectrum of his six-decade career. With
his back catalogue including hits such as
It’s Not Unusual and crowd-pleasers such
as Sex Bomb, Ages & Stages promises to
be an unforgettable show from one of
Britain’s all-time greatest vocalists.
To book, visit livenation.co.uk.

KIDS WE’RE GOING
ON A BEAR HUNT
The botanical gardens at Wakehurst
in West Sussex will come to life over
the October half-term break. Bring
your young explorers to discover a
brand-new sensory trail on this familyfriendly day out, themed around the
much-loved children’s book by former
Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen.
From 14 to 29 October. To book, visit kew.
org/wakehurst.

BOOK SEEING OTHER PEOPLE
Sisters Eleanor and Charlotte couldn’t be more
different: Eleanor thrives in a dull job while her
younger sibling is desperate to make it as an actress.
When Eleanor’s relationship breaks down, Charlie
invites her to a party with her housemates, including
theatre director Helen – to whom both women are
drawn, testing their relationship like never before.
By Diana Reid, out now, published by Ultimo Press,
priced £16.99.

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DREAM ESCAPES
As London Fashion Week arrives, the buzzy British capital
remains unique: steeped in history yet always ahead of the curve

London
An urban oasis of the highest
order, 1 Hotel Mayfair (3
(3)
has opened in well-to-do
Berkeley Street – right in
the thick of the action and
yet serene. The cocooning
suites – dressed in a palette of
airy neutrals – are a dream to
return to following a day
spent pounding the
pavements and, with verdant
walls of living moss and floors
crafted out of fallen trees
from London parks, there’s
a praiseworthy commitment
to sustainability.

TASTE

Suki Waterhouse
is a familiar face
on the front row

You’ll want to score a
reservation at Mayha pronto;
the intimate Chiltern Street
omakase spot showcases
jewel-like Japanese dishes
against a shiny all-black
backdrop. In Mayfair, join
the in-the-know crowd
at Noble Rot’s newest
outpost, where the stuffed
squid is to die for, or settle
in at 1 Hotel Mayfair’s
Dovetale (1
(1) to tuck in to
reinvented British and
European classics (don’t
(don miss

the carpaccio of English
wagyu with hot mustard,
chives and beef fat chips).
Then hit the hotel’s Dover
Yard bar to knock back a
Champ Martini before bed.

INDULGE

Hidden away down leafy Warren
Mews, small-but-perfectly-formed
Pfeffer Sal is the most peaceful
sanctuary. The 90-minute
Restorative Recharge facial
marries sweeping and tapping
motions with lymphatic drainage
and Dermalux LED light therapy
to leave you looking well rested
and feeling clearer of mind.

EXPLORE

If you’re in town for London
Fashion Week, you might want to
see Gabrielle Chanel Fashion
Manifesto, an exhibition
opening on 16 September at
South Kensington’s V&A
Museum (2
(2) that delves into
the life and work of the
iconic French couturière.
Rixo Sandrine
Or immerse yourself in
V-neck
midi dress,
dress,
the creations on display
£375. Visit
at Frieze Sculpture in
rixolondon.com
Regent’s Park from the
end of the month.

iRates
Rates at 1 Hotel Mayfair begin at £500 per night; to book,
visit 1hotels.com. Trainline sells tickets for rail ser
services to
London; visit trainline.com or download the Trainline app.

Loveness Lee W
necklace, £135. Visit
necklace,
lovenesslee.com

Charlotte Tilbury
y
Rock‘n’Kohl eyeliner in
Smokey Grey,
Grey, £22. Visit
charlottetilbury.com

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