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Dotty for polka dots! When Princess Charlotte wore the pattern at Wimbledon she was following in the footsteps of her mother Kate, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Diana
21/07/24 13:05
The fashion-forward Princess Margaret bought the print into the royal household in the late 1940s and it was quickly adopted as a go-to for the late Queen Elizabeth II, particularly in the early years of her reign. Diana and Sarah, Duchess of York, then flew the flag for dotty dresses in the 1980s - after Princess Anne had done so in the 60s. Charlotte continued the trend at Wimbledon earlier this month, when she attended the men's singles final with her mother in a polka dot navy ruffled frock from Guess...read
The products used by the royals to stay looking youthful: From a natural alternative to Botox to a moisturiser launched in 1930... and the cream Prince Harry put on his 'frost-bitten' nether regions
21/07/24 13:04The late Queen Elizabeth II favoured Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, which Princess Diana also used. It was the lotion that Prince Harry applied to his penis when he got frost bite in 2011.
The Crown actress Claire Foy cuts a dressed-down figure as she is seen on the casual stroll with her singer-songwriter boyfriend Charlie Cunningham
20/07/24 23:48She was effortlessly regal in her award-winning role as the late Queen in Netflix's The Crown. But it could be argued that Claire Foy's latest appearance is lacking the same polish.
The House of Mountbatten reigned... until it didn't: How idle boast ensured Prince Philip's children and the Royal Family would NOT formally adopt his surname - prompting him to say: 'I am nothing but a bloody amoeba'
20/07/24 06:48It was an idle boast made following the death of King George VI. At a party at his home, Lord Louis Mountbatten had proclaimed that the 'house of Mountbatten now reigned'.
Em Rusciano praised for stepping in to assist a fan who collapsed and 'momentarily stopped breathing' at her stand-up comedy show
20/07/24 06:28Comedian Em Rusciano has won tributes from fans after she stepped in to help a distressed woman during her Outgrown stand up show in Thirroul on Friday.
Revealed: King Charles and Queen Camilla were rushed to safety HOURS after Trump's shooting after their security spotted a mysterious person on a nearby roof
19/07/24 20:59The royals had been out in the open visiting the island capital of St Helier on Monday - the first visit by British monarchs since 2005 - when they were suddenly rushed to a nearby hotel.
Peter Andre claims he's 'BANNED' from Buckingham Palace after destroying priceless object in epic blunder that left late Queen 'unhappy'
19/07/24 15:00The singer, 51, revealed he's 'never been invited back' after accidentally ruining a beautiful and very expensive carpet that left the late Queen 'not happy'.
Charles and Diana's nuptials 43 years on: It was the 'wedding of the century' that broke records, before the fairytale ended in bitter divorce
19/07/24 06:11Their high-profile marriage began with a fairytale wedding, followed by the birth of two princes, but ended in a bitter divorce.
Beatrice the (socially distanced) bride: How the Princess married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi four years ago today wearing Queen Elizabeth's gown and tiara - in ceremony hit by covid restrictions
17/07/24 06:10The intimate ceremony at Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, was attended by around 20 guests in attendance, including Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh.
The ultimate survivor: How Princess Margaret's lady-in-waiting Anne Glenconner, 92 today, battled through trauma of husband's violent abuse and the loss of two sons - and she has attended TWO coronations
16/07/24 06:06Lady Glenconner married Colin Tennant, the 3rd Baron Glenconner, in 1956, and endured violent beatings and his adultery. The couple spent much of their time on the island of Mustique.
The tender gesture at the Queen's Coronation that told the Press Princess Margaret was in love... but her romance with Group Captain Peter Townsend came to nothing
14/07/24 11:07The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is remembered as perhaps the greatest royal spectacle ever captured on film. But Princess Margaret garnered some attention too on that day in 1953.
It was the royal wedding of the year, but when Sarah Chatto got married 30 years ago all eyes were on the warring Prince Charles and Diana as they arrived 45 seconds apart (but the Princess got the louder cheer)
14/07/24 11:05As the daughter of Princess Margaret and niece of the Queen, Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones might have expected all eyes to be on her when she got married 30 years ago today.
Kate Middleton reveals that 'Prince George is a fan of rock band Queen' after seeing their 2022 performance at the Platinum Jubilee concert
14/07/24 10:24The young royal, ten, first took a liking to the band when he heard them play at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace in 2022, according to The Sun.
Could school the King called 'Colditz in Kilts' have been the making of him? How at Gordonstoun Prince Charles weathered bullies and a broken nose in rugby, acted in Shakespeare plays and became head boy
13/07/24 07:49It was announced earlier this year that the King has accepted a patronage at Gordonstoun, and his time there was not all bad, as Ingrid Seward's recent book My Mother and I makes clear.
Style Queen Camilla! How Her Majesty's Bruce Oldfield gown at the Coronation marked the start of a fashion transformation - as favoured designer Fiona Clare says she wants her outfits to 'photograph to flatter'
13/07/24 07:03Camilla's fashion evolution began long before she became Queen, but her choice of a Bruce Oldfield gown at the Coronation was undoubtedly a pivotal moment.
From Diana's soft eyeliner to Meghan's trusty lash curler: The affordable beauty hacks used by the Royal Family to ensure they look immaculate on every occasion
11/07/24 06:11Catherine, Princess of Wales, is known for her natural make-up style. As for the late Queen, in 1952 Clarins produced a bespoke blue-red lipstick to complement her robes at the Coronation.
Tigerlily Taylor showcases her incredible figure in plunging leopard print dress as she leads the stars at the Rat & Boa Summer Party
09/07/24 23:20The model, 29, ensured all eyes were on her as she showed off her sense of style in a figure-hugging leopard print dress that highlighted her toned frame.
Queen Camilla has read The Gruffalo to her grandchildren author reveals, as royal hosts National Literacy Trust charity's 30th anniversary celebration
09/07/24 16:09Gruffalo author Axel Scheffler spoke earlier today at a party thrown by Queen Camilla at Clarence House to mark the 30th anniversary of the National Literacy Trust.
The Queen's engagement to Prince Philip (who she first properly met when she was 13) was announced on this day in 1947, but he was up against courtiers who thought him 'rough' and 'uneducated' and doubted he would be faithful
09/07/24 06:15It was a welcome ray of light in a London still suffering from the impact of the war. On this day in 1947, Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten announced their engagement
Cinema in the basement, a fancy fridge in the kitchen and an electric wardrobe in the dressing room: How Clarence House was turned into a thoroughly modern home by Prince Philip after he and the Queen married
08/07/24 06:23The 19th century London home near St James' Palace in Westminster had been refurbished at a cost of more than £50,000, the equivalent of nearly £1.5million in today's money.
Strictly Come Dancing's 20th anniversary special at Buckingham Palace 'scrapped' amid Giovanni Pernice's misconduct probe - despite the King and Queen adoring the show
08/07/24 00:50The beloved BBC show will celebrate the milestone in December with the King and Queen being huge fans.
Climbing up a drainpipe, drinking wine and bursting into the Queen's bedroom: The escapades of Michael Fagan during TWO Buckingham Palace break-ins 42 years ago - but monarch was rescued by devoted footman
07/07/24 06:48In July 1982, schizophrenic Michael Fagan twice broke in to Buckingham Palace in the space of a few days. It was on the second occasion that he wandered into the Queen's bedroom.
New jewels please: How the royals have stolen the show at Wimbledon with their sparkler choices - from Princess Margaret's diamond brooch to Kate's gold charm earrings
07/07/24 06:47In 1965 Princess Margaret was spotted in the royal box at Wimbledon with sunglasses on, cigarette in hand and a fabulous diamond brooch pinned to her shoulder.
A tetchy Prince Charles, Lord Snowdon's Aston Martin and a very special chair! What historian BRIAN HOEY (a BBC reporter on the day) remembers of the King's investiture 55 years ago
07/07/24 06:47As a 35-year-old BBC journalist reporting on the spectacle at Caernarvon Castle on July 1, 1969, I interviewed Charles shortly before the ceremony - but he wasn't too happy, writes BRIAN HOEY.
Queen Victoria and the 'royal disease': How the monarch was a carrier of haemophilia, which killed nine of her descendants (including her son) and spread into European royalty - prompting rise of 'Mad Monk' Rasputin
06/07/24 13:50Alexei, the son of Tsar Nicholas II (both pictured above), suffered from haemophilia. His mother was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Spain's Prince Alfonso was also a sufferer.
From Welsh gold rings to elaborate cakes: The fascinating royal wedding traditions - including two customs started by the Queen Mother more than a century ago
06/07/24 06:57Prince Albert began the tradition of wearing military uniform and medals on royal wedding days when he tied the knot with Queen Victoria in 1840. Above: Prince William with Kate in his uniform in 2011.
Inside Buckingham Palace's Private Audience Room where Keir Starmer 'kissed the hands' of King Charles before officially becoming the PM
05/07/24 16:44Prime minister Keir Starmer met King Charles in Buckingham Palace today where the monarch invited him to form the next government.
Legendary 90s singer who sold £20M records looks in her element at the Silver Clef Awards as she hits the red carpet in a trendy suit and bucket hat - so can YOU guess who it is?
05/07/24 13:44A legendary 90s singer looked unreogniable at Nordoff and Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Friday.
Christina Aguilera wows in mini skirt and pink satin knee high boots as she continues to fuel THOSE Ozempic rumours as she displays 40lb weight loss
04/07/24 11:04The singer showed off her slimmed down figure in mini skirt and knee high boots in her recent TikTok video.
As Prince Michael of Kent turns 82, how the controversial father of Lady Gabriella Windsor was in Britain's reserve bobsleigh squad at 1972 Winter Olympics - before he married 'Princess Pushy'
04/07/24 06:01In recent months he and his wife Princess Michael have been supporting their daughter Lady Gabriella Windsor after the death of her husband Thomas Kingston in February.
As David and Victoria Beckham celebrate 25 years of marriage, the hilarious reasons why Buckingham Palace was inundated with letters for them... and why the Queen and Philip avoided their thrones at 2012 Jubilee pageant, writes CLAUDIA JOSEPH
04/07/24 05:55The Queen and Prince Philip refused to sit on thrones during the 2012 Jubilee River Pageant in case they looked like the Beckhams, who famously posed on thrones during their 1999 wedding.
Christina Aguilera continues to fuel THOSE Ozempic rumors as she displays 40lb weight loss in tiny hot pink outfit
01/07/24 19:36The pop icon, 43, exuded confidence as she worked a billowing hot pink mini dress and matching thigh-high boots in video posted to her Instagram on Sunday.
Collection of royal sculptor, 89, who depicted Queen Elizabeth and King Charles is set to sell for up to £100,000 - as Camilla (whose dog Beth was immortalised by retiring artist) expresses her 'admiration'
01/07/24 14:13Angela Conner, who is nearing 90 and is retiring, is selling more than 50 works, including bronze busts of the late Queen and King Charles. Above: Her bust of the Queen is tipped to sell for £12,000.
When Charles was crowned Prince of Wales... amid assassination fears: Future King made solemn pledge at his investiture 55 years ago today - after Welsh nationalists planted bombs
01/07/24 05:59Kneeling in front of his mother with his sword at his side, Prince Charles vowed that he would be her 'liege man of life and limb' 55 years ago today.
A royal racquet at Wimbledon! From Kate with her eyes on the ball to Princess Charlotte meeting a spaniel... the moments when the royals became the attraction at SW19
01/07/24 05:55Last year, in her first visit to Wimbledon, Princess Charlotte had a delightful encounter with a springer spaniel police dog. And her mother Kate had a touching conversation with a young fan.
The speech that made the Queen cry: How Princess Elizabeth's famous 1947 broadcast where she made solemn vow was written by a journalist - before draft was misplaced in a Cape Town bar
30/06/24 07:31Speaking to the nation from Cape Town on her 21st birthday in 1947, Princess Elizabeth promised Britons that her 'whole life whether it be long or short' would be devoted to their service.
How Princess Charlotte is Kate's style mini-me: Trooping the Colour outing was just the latest example of their ensembles co-ordinating - as these pictures show
29/06/24 08:48One thing that stood out at Trooping the Colour this month was the way that Kate and Princess Charlotte were once again co-ordinating in their outfits.
Sixteen things that make your home look posh: From the right kind of cushions to the wrong type of bedding, property experts take their pick
28/06/24 11:17Money can't buy you love. And when it comes to the contents of your home, it can't buy proof that you're posh either.
Suits you! Memorable trouser suits worn by royal women through the years - from Princess Diana's grey frilled two-piece to Sophie's 90s look
28/06/24 06:01Princess Diana pioneered the trend in the 90s, reinventing herself as a power-suited working woman following her divorce from Prince Charles.
Andy Murray awarded a late Wimbledon wildcard to play doubles alongside his brother Jamie... as the three-time Grand Slam winner looks to bow out in sensational fashion at SW19
27/06/24 22:56Neither man has previously won the men's doubles at SW19, with Jamie coming closest when he and John Peers were defeated in straight sets in 2015.
Margaret Thatcher did the 'deepest curtsy you've ever seen' to the Queen at her 80th birthday party, the Mail's Andrew Pierce says on The Reaction podcast - as pictures show the gesture to the monarch was not her first
27/06/24 09:20It was, according to the Mail's Andrew Pierce, the 'deepest' curtsy he ever saw. Former PM Margaret Thatcher, in greeting the Queen when she arrived at her 80th birthday party, humbly lowered herself.
Anne Robinson, 79, is seen for the first time in two-years as she shops in Gloucestershire after confirming romance with Queen Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles, 84
26/06/24 10:43The non-nonsense presenter, best known for her former hosting role on The Weakest Link, had a spring in her step as she ventured out for some shopping.
Inside the Japanese state visit: How Emperor Naruhito is returning to country where, as an Oxford student, he bonded with Charles while fishing at Balmoral - and he and the King are both grappling with the challenges of a 'slimmed-down' monarchy
25/06/24 05:59Charles and Naruhito bonde back in 1984 when the Japanese royal was a student at Oxford and spent a few days at the Royal Family's Highland retreat.
How Queen Camilla dug deep in the Palace jewel vaults for Royal Ascot: Her Majesty wore four rarely-seen brooches, including one given to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert the night before their wedding!
24/06/24 10:27On day one of Royal Ascot, Camilla arrived wearing Prince Albert's Brooch (above), which the German Prince gave to Queen Victoria the night before their wedding in 1840.
All the times Princess Charlotte has told off her brothers Prince Louis and Prince George - and she no doubt gets it from her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth
23/06/24 09:57During the Royal Family's appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour this year, Princess Charlotte told her brother Prince Louis off twice for his cheeky antics.
The Royal Family's beauty products revealed: Guess who wore a VERY similar perfume to her date's late mother and which princess loves a bee venom and placenta cream costing less than £100?
23/06/24 08:16The royals are renowned for their impeccably groomed appearances, but the methods they use to maintain them are often kept confidential. Here, we reveal some of the secrets.
Why the royals call their fathers 'Papa': Centuries-old term has been used by Edward VIII, Charles and now George, Charlotte and Louis for William - but expert says it is a 'class thing'
21/06/24 12:57King Charles referred to his father Prince Philip as 'my dearest Papa' after his death in 2021 - and King Edward VIII used the term to refer to George V.
Dame Shirley Ballas says her racy new book got a seal of approval from Queen Camilla after Strictly judge sent a free copy to the royal - who replied with a handwritten note
20/06/24 15:21The professional ballroom dancer wrote glossy thriller Murder On The Dancefloor with the help of author Sheila McClure.
They are the champions! Queen's music catalog is in the process of being sold to Sony for a record-breaking megadeal worth a whopping $1.27 BILLION
20/06/24 03:37Sony is in the middle of acquiring the rights to Queen's entire music catalog after a long negotiation process and concluded with a record-shattering megadeal worth $1.27 billion.
Inside Adam Lambert's health battles: From struggling with weight gain to mental health issues - as singer admits to being on controversial slimming drug
19/06/24 14:07The performer, 42, has been open about his health struggles in the past, including how he lost 60 pounds in eight months on the Mounjaro drug and has also suffered from anxiety and depression.
Woman, 23, reveals how she put illegal immigrant who 'sexually assaulted 13-year-old girl' in a headlock after recognizing his face and his chilling response when she called him a 'rapist'
19/06/24 04:45Sixty New York detectives were looking for illegal migrant Christian Geovanny Inga-Landi, but he was only arrested after Angela Sauretti, 23, recognized him and grabbed him by the neck
Royal Ascot's most memorable moments: From Edward VIII's indiscretion to the Queen winning the Gold Cup... historian IAN LLOYD reveals all
18/06/24 06:01In 1935, the future King Edward VIII was foolish enough to be pictured with his lover, Wallis Simpson (above). Although the Abdication Crisis thrust her into the public eye, she was then unknown.
When the Duchess of Westminster had to hold on to her veil during a strong blast of wind and all the other times the Royal family have had to battle with the breeze - as these pictures show...
17/06/24 06:31Even the most poised members of the Royal Family have found themselves flustered when their skirts unexpectedly billow up in a gust of wind.
Alex de Minaur in hot water with tennis star girlfriend Katie Boulter despite surging to career high world ranking: 'We've got some talking to do'
16/06/24 23:17Katie Boulter sent herself into dreamland and boyfriend Alex de Minaur into the doghouse after she defended her Rothesay Open title on an exhausting day in Nottingham.
How Prince William and Kate's Windsor home was once lived in by Princess Margaret's chaperone-turned-lover: Inside Adelaide Cottage's connection to royal scandal
16/06/24 07:22Peter Townsend lived in Adelaide Cottage in the 1940s with his first wife, Rosemary, so he could be on hand for King George VI in his role as equerry.
Inside Britain's honours system: Gongs named after the defunct Empire, naughty nicknames for MBEs and OBEs and the 'black book' for people who put their own names forward - BRIAN HOEY reveals all
15/06/24 06:48When the King's Birthday Honours list is revealed this month, there will be plenty of mentions of 'Empire' - what with the flurry of MBEs and OBEs that will be awarded.
'There is an assassin set up to kill you': Chilling words of 17-year-old who fired six blank shots at the Queen during Trooping the Colour in 1981 after sending warning to letter to Palace
15/06/24 06:42Marcus Sarjeant fired at the Queen from a position in the crowd as she rode past on her horse Burmese. He had written a warning letter to Buckingham Palace but it arrived three days later.
Late Queen's favourite marmalade maker Tiptree, which also makes jams and sauces, posts £1.8million loss
15/06/24 00:24The latest accounts for the company showed the loss came from a £1.1m profit the previous year, despite a jump in sales from £48.1m to £53.5m.
The other 'royal' babies: How King Charles and his family have had delightful interactions with youngsters... but not all have been impressed!
13/06/24 06:01As a part of their duties, members of the Royal Family are often tasked with the job of meeting with the public, even little ones who are oblivious as to what all the fuss is about.
From Donald Trump walking in front of the Queen to Brigitte Macron trying to grasp Camilla's hand: the times royal protocol has been ignored
12/06/24 05:55There are 'no obligatory codes of behaviour' when meeting a member of the Royal Family, but there's an unwritten rule to limit interactions to a handshake.
Time to be royal! Watch bearing the Queen's cypher and coat of arms that was one of 50 made for Palace staff to mark monarch's Platinum Jubilee is set to fetch up to £5,000 at auction
11/06/24 06:06The specially commissioned watch is one of just 50 which were given to members of the Royal Household in 2022 in celebration of the late Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.
A mega Bridgerton event has launched in Melbourne - sending fans of the hit series into a manic frenzy
07/06/24 06:30The Bridgerton Experience is bringing its grand immersive event to Brunswick, Melbourne this weekend after already causing mania across several cities in the US.
D-Day veteran, 98, who brought Queen to tears reveals his sorrow for best friend who died when warship was attacked just months before VE Day: 'I think about him all the time'
06/06/24 14:15Eric Bateman (pictured) said he had been 'overwhelmed' at meeting the Queen and King Charles who were both moved by his appearance at the 80th anniversary commemorations.
Awkward moment Brigitte Macron tries to hold hands with Queen Camilla at D-Day memorial - after French president kept the royals waiting by arriving late
06/06/24 11:14The Queen and Mrs Macron, both dressed in white, laid wreaths at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
How Princess Elizabeth helped to dupe the Nazis before D-Day: King George VI's daughter inspected troops with her parents to 'bamboozle' Hitler over the time and place for Operation Overlord, writes historian IAN LLOYD
06/06/24 05:57On May 19, 1944, two and a half weeks before the 'Operation Overlord' landings took place, Princess Elizabeth spent the day with her parents inspecting airborne troops in the north of England.
It's Ed Ravey! Lib Dem leader takes to the drums to belt out We Will Rock You in latest bizarre election photo-op
05/06/24 18:29Sir Ed Davey took part in a DrumFit class at Abbotswood Court Care Village in Romsey, Hampshire as part of the Liberal Democrats campaign tour ahead of the General Election.
Extraordinary D-Day tales: How the future Queen Elizabeth II broke with tradition during the Second World War and had to evacuate Buckingham Palace to escape bombing
05/06/24 11:31Princess Elizabeth made history as the first royal woman to become a full-time member of the armed services, after she signed up for the Auxiliary Territorial Service.
When Churchill and King George VI fell out over D-Day: Monarch branded wartime PM 'selfish' over his desire to lead troops into battle without him and wrote furious letter insisting he back down, writes historian CHRISTOPHER WILSON
05/06/24 05:56With D-Day at hand and with victory within reach, there was a monumental bust-up between King George VI and his prime minister, Winston Churchill in the days leading up to June 6, 1944.
Fergie reveals the late Queen advised her 'being yourself is enough' as she opens up about hiding her 'huge personality' from the public because her father told her she was a 'bore' growing up
03/06/24 09:39Sarah Ferguson has revealed how she used to hide her 'huge personality' from the public, after her father told her she was a 'bore' - but that she found support from the late Queen.
Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation on this day in 1953 brought youth, hope, innocence and beauty to the throne - but one secret royal romance received unwanted attention, writes CHRISTOPHER WILSON
02/06/24 07:33It was the greatest show on earth, writes CHRISTOPHER WILSON. More spectacular than the enthronement of Queen Elizabeth I - who was crowned at the same age in 1559.
The royal love palace: How Birkhall is 'as close as it comes' to being Charles and Camilla's marital home and has hosted more than one royal honeymoon (including the King and Queen's)
01/06/24 07:31Birkhall, near Balmoral, was the holiday home of the Queen Mother and has long been a favourite of His Majesty. So it is no surprise that it is 'as close as it comes' to being a marital home for the pair.
It's a nailbiting moment for Queen Camilla at the derby... but the Royals' horse Treasure fails to romp home the winner as King Charles eases back into the limelight with a day at the races
31/05/24 21:59Pursed lips, bitten gloves and a very nervous wince... clearly the King and Queen struggled to rein in their feelings during a day at the races.
Charles and Camilla visit Rada to celebrate its 120th anniversary: King and Queen meet drama school's president David Harewood and share a joke with actor Daniel Mays in first public engagement since Rishi Sunak called general election
29/05/24 12:04King Charles and Queen Camilla met staff, students and alumni at London 's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art today including David Harewood, Cynthia Erivo and Daniel Mays.
King Charles smiles as he meets Latvia's President Edgars Rinkevics in private audience at Buckingham Palace
28/05/24 18:32The monarch appeared in good spirits as he welcomed Mr Rinkevics to the Palace on the second day of the leader's three-day working visit to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
The whole Abbey rose to greet the Queen... and in shuffled a team of carpet cleaners: Priceless vignettes in a glorious account of the Coronation so vivid you'll feel like you were actually there ahead of its anniversary
28/05/24 11:27The Queen's coronation was decided upon to be June 2 because the meteorologists calculated it was going to be the sunniest day of the year, so people waiting were left in the rain.
Royals in shades! How the late Queen first wore sunglasses in public in 1954, and King Charles, Prince William, Anne and Princess Charlotte have followed in her footsteps
28/05/24 06:32Queen Elizabeth II first wore sunglasses in public during a royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1954. From then on, they were a common feature of her summer wardrobe. Above: In 1982.
The Voice Australia: Channel Seven drops new trailer featuring all-star coaching panel
27/05/24 11:23Channel Seven has dropped a teaser trailer for the upcoming season of The Voice Australia.
Rail enthusiast buys 1970s train that once carried Queen Elizabeth II to Kirkby for £1 to save it from the scrapyard
26/05/24 20:39Robert Hampton, 41, now hopes to raise £10,000 to move the Merseyrail Class 507 train to a museum after it gets retired within the next 12 months.
She was born to a fat duchess on this day in 1867, but Queen Mary (who had a soft spot for pigs) went on to be one of Britain's greatest consorts and gave birth to TWO kings
26/05/24 14:55On this day in 1867, Mary of Teck arrived into the world at Kensington Palace, with Queen Victoria describing her as a 'very fine child'.
Prince Andrew is seen riding his horse at Windsor - after King Charles revealed plans to cancel royal events that could 'distract' from the general election
25/05/24 14:20Prince Andrew was spotted on a horse ride around Windsor Castle just a day after King Charles III postponed several engagements due to the election.
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Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh claims show has done 'nothing' to help black actors and says she called out bosses for 'failing to light her properly'
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Love Island viewers are left perplexed by Grace's raunchy yoga moves in the villa talent show and claim she will soon be 'starting an OnlyFans'
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Vicky Pattison 'is left distraught and crying her eyes out after her £200k engagement ring is stolen' just weeks before wedding to Ercan Ramadan
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America's Got Talent: Judges and audience set weird world record as season 19 auditions conclude on NBC
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Kendall Jenner looks flawless in a tiny polka dot bikini on latest Vogue cover as she reveals she 'doesn't read criticism' to protect her mental health
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Shelley Duvall's longtime partner Dan Gilroy files legal docs over her estate in Texas court after her death at 75
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Hollyoaks star Angus Castle-Doughty reveals he battled an eating disorder and body dysmorphia after stripping off for a nude scene in Netflix show
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Kathy Hilton causes CHAOS on the catwalk as she bumps into a model while hijacking the runway at RHOBH costar Sutton Stracke's fashion show
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Get your best sleep yet with Simba's HUGE Summer Slumber Event! Save 25% off selected bed-in-a-box mattresses - score a double-size mattress for under £600
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Denise Richards' conservative daughter Lola Sheen, 19, shops in Malibu ahead of starring in E! reality show with her family
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RICHARD EDEN: I can be saucy at any age! Sharon Stone hits back after being criticised for recreating her iconic Basic Instinct scene
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SpongeBob SquarePants star Tom Kenny reveals his cartoon alter ego is autistic: 'That's his superpower'
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RICHARD EDEN: Sarah Ferguson raises €100,000 for charity by offering to entertain super-rich bidder at Royal Lodge she shares with Prince Andrew
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Dunelm just dropped hundreds of new arrivals from furniture to home decor - and I'm shopping these 14 finds (prices start at just £10)
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EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Will Meghan Markle embark on a political career is her friend Kamala Harris beats Trump to the White House?
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Angelina Jolie's dad Jon Voight pours fuel on vicious family feud with daughter as he insults her political view
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Kylie Jenner's new Khy swimwear collection is roasted after disastrous launch of her previous line: 'Just keeps getting worse'
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Victoria Beckham relaxes on her family yacht while husband David poses for a cute snap with daughter Harper as they enjoy a sunset in France
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are brutally trolled over the unusual baby name of their fourth child
Slammed on social media
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Jennifer Lopez laughs as she bicycles in a bra top, skirt and heels while flashing wedding band from Ben Affleck... day before her 55th birthday
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Gigi Hadid covers up in a blue trench coat and trucker hat after a photo shoot in NYC - as wild Hugh Jackman dating rumors are debunked
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Amy Adams joins hunky model Davide Gianni and The Office star Rainn Wilson on a yacht while filming their upcoming drama At the Sea
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Jennie Garth says deaths of Beverly Hills, 90210 costars Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty have made her 'very fearful' of her mortality
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Love Island viewers cringe at Joey Essex and his 'problematic' rapping as unimpressed fans slam the villa's 'embarrassing' talent show
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Katie Holmes shows off her fresh-faced complexion while rocking a nose ring in cute selfies with her cat... after THOSE black eye shots
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Sam Neill reveals the big name Aussie actor who lent him support during his cancer treatment: 'That's a real friend'
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Tom Brady linked to Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Brooks Nader in latest rumored fling following Gisele Bundchen divorce
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Lea Michele shows off baby bump as she shares her quick 'self care routine' with fans - ahead of birth of second child
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Taylor Swift gives a royal shout-out to self-proclaimed 'King Swiftie' Flavor Flav during her concert in Germany
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Fans go wild over Elsa Pataky's 'sexy' European accent as she speaks fluent Spanish in heartwarming clip
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Cost of Royal family engagements over the last year increases by £300,000 to £4.2m despite appearances being scaled back
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Love Island's Jessy leaves Joey Essex speechless as she reveals she was taught hidden talent by German circus professionals
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Inside G Flip and Chrishell Stause's wild Western nuptials: Stars open up their wedding album after they tie the knot for a second time
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Zoe Hardman shows off her toned legs in black polka dot shorts and heels as she arrives at Heart FM studios
Caught the eye on Tuesday
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Alicia Vikander wows in a grey bra and see-through top in a striking shoot for ELLE UK as she opens up on 'physically demanding' childbirth
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Kate's photography has sparked a scandal - AGAIN! And, says CAROLINE BULLOCK, this time it's all the fault of low-class Americans
Controversy
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Lady Gaga looks sporty in a black cap and satin bomber jacket after dinner in Paris - after release of new Joker: Folie à Deux trailer
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Vogue Williams flaunts her incredible figure in a TINY leopard print string bikini as she hits the beach during her Spanish getaway
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor admits Strictly was so 'uncomfortable' for her husband he needed counselling and 'spiralled' when she wouldn't text back
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James Norton and Olivia Rodrigo's boyfriend Louis Partridge have a brush with the law as they film Netflix drama The House Of Guinness
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Celine Dion is mobbed by fans during appearance in Paris amid claims she will perform at the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony
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Victoria Beckham wows in a little black dress as she enjoys romantic meal with husband David at a stunning Vineyard in France
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Emma Corrin shows off their kooky sense of style in a Miu Miu dress with HUGE bow detailing as they leave Good Morning America studios
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King Charles' wind farm eco drive helps Royal family's land and property holdings double to a record £1.1billion
Raking it in
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Coleen Rooney elevates her activewear with stylish cat-eye sunglasses as she leaves the gym
Outside a Cheshire gym on Tuesday
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Gigi Hadid and Hugh Jackman wild dating rumors DEBUNKED - as model continues to remain quiet on Bradley Cooper romance
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Michael Jordan serenaded with Chicago Bulls' iconic intro song while on luxurious St. Tropez vacation
Currently jetting around Europe this summer
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Gavin Rossdale, 58, and his girlfriend Xhoana X, 35, don all-black attire to catch a flight out of LAX Airport
Leaving Los Angeles
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It's WhatsApp Wills! How the Prince of Wales runs his vast Duchy of Cornwall estate worth £1bn via mobile phone messages
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Slash's stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight's autopsy is complete but mystery remains over her cause of death after shock passing aged 25
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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld go Instagram-official as the Bills star posts sweet photos of their romantic trip to Paris
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King Charles trip to Yorkshire by Royal Train pulled by the Flying Scotsman cost British taxpayers £52,000, royal accounts reveal
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Busty Sofia Vergara shows off her new love Justin Saliman on vacation in Italy - as she brushes off bitter comments from ex Joe Manganiello
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Sarah Jessica Parker looks chic in a chevron sweater over a hot pink dress on the set of And Just Like That in NYC
Back on set
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Katy Perry shows off custom-designed heart balloon costume for 143 album cover - as she brushes off Woman's World flop and career crisis
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EXCLUSIVEAriana Madix and Katie Maloney FIRE BACK at ex-chef after being sued as they file opposition and trademark for Something About Her
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Bebe Rexha sunbathes topless as she displays her curves in sexy monokini during luxurious getaway to Mykonos
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Anthea Turner opens up on her health battle with bone condition and reveals the 'everyday changes' she has made to her life to manage it
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Strictly's Amanda Abbington sends thinly-veiled message to Giovanni Pernice following his 'mad woman' dig after she branded him 'cruel'
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Don Buchwald dead at age 88: Howard Stern's longtime agent passes away from natural causes
Died on Monday at his home
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EXCLUSIVEFamily of England star OIlie Watkins' fiancée Ellie Alderson say their engagement is 'wonderful' and they are a 'beautiful couple'
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Rita Ora flashes her taut abs in a knitted crop top as she steps out in London - after revealing she 'stopped trying to impress people'
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Bianca Censori risks outrage once again as she flouts Chateau Marmont's 'business casual' dress code in another micro-bikini at the exclusive LA venue
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Moving on! Christina Hall is back filming The Flip Off WITHOUT estranged husband Josh Hall just days after filing for divorce
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Kate and Rio Ferdinand showcase their beach bodies as they put on a loved-up display during sunshine break in Mykonos
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Mama June wins small victory in bitter custody battle with Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell's ex over her granddaughter Kaitlyn, 11
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Deadpool & Wolverine poised to inject new life into the box office with a projected $170M debut
Popular movie
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EXCLUSIVEKelly Bensimon shows off her physique in black sports bra and neon shorts as she says she found 'clarity' after splitting with fiancé
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Salma Hayek waves to fans during the Paris Olympics torch relay in Versailles ahead of the opening ceremony
The actress chose an activewear ensemble
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Joy for former Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock as her niece is found safe and well nearly 24 hours after she went missing
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John Mulaney's ex-wife reveals she wrote a SUICIDE note in the wake of him dumping her and starting relationship with Olivia Munn
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The Repair Shop host Jay Blades announces a surprising new career move - sparking a heartwarming response
The TV personality has some big news
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Jason Aldean's wife Brittany Aldean dredges up Maren Morris feud - calls her 'pro-woman' stance 'bulls***' following transphobia spat
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Hailey Bieber bares her baby bump as she reveals her pregnancy diet... and why she announced she was expecting at six months along
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Katie Price flaunts her huge tattoos and the results of 17th boob job in sexy French maid outfit
Racy
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Halsey goes nearly topless in teaser for Lucky music video... after revealing she got Britney Spears' 'blessing' to sample her song of the same name
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Jersey Shore star Angelina Pivarnick pleads NOT GUILTY for assault and resisting arrest after incident at $1.3M New Jersey mansion
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Hailey Bieber reveals why she is no longer as close to father Stephen Baldwin and uncle Alec Baldwin as she expects 1st baby with Justin Bieber
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Bridgerton fans speculate over sexuality of season 4's main character and 'can't wait' for Luke Thompson's glow up
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As Netflix reveals Benedict will be Bridgerton's next romantic interest... who is Luke Thompson's girlfriend and co-star Harriet Cains?
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Kristin Cavallari flashes her abs in a black bra and tiny leather shorts while in a dive bar in Nashville to introduce her new jewelry collection
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EXCLUSIVELook away, Orlando! Katy Perry flaunts her figure as she shares a raunchy kiss with shirtless model while filming new music video
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Brittany Mahomes gets real about skin struggles while battling 'sickness and exhaustion' amid 'hardest' pregnancy yet
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She got it from her mama! Gemma Owen displays her incredible figure in a skimpy bikini as she hits the beach in Ibiza with her glamorous mum Louise
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Lisa Kudrow doubles down on hating studio audience laughter while filming Friends: 'It wasn't an honest response'
Candid
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Long Lost Family viewers are left 'sobbing their hearts out' as woman reunites with her son 55 years after she was forced to give him up for adoption
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Hailey Bieber claims critics 'don't want to believe' she and husband Justin are happy adding haters have made her 'feel bad about my relationship'
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Ryan Reynolds gushes over Blake Lively's support on Deadpool & Wolverine - after she rocked sexy outfit inspired by his character to premiere
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Elizabeth Hurley shows off her jaw-dropping physique in a black see-through crochet dress as she poses for a sizzling video
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Bethenny Frankel, 53, showcases her fit figure as she and daughter Bryn, 14, enjoy the beach in St Tropez: 'Double the fun'
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BBC boss Tim Davie breaks silence over 'mistreatment' of contestants on Strictly: Director general says he is 'very sorry'
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Zendaya and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson allegedly have 'strained relationship' after he turned his attention to The Idol
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BBC radio journalist Nick Garnett has hilarious response after corporation reveals its top earners' salaries
Left his followers chuckling
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Matt Goss reveals terrifying stalker ordeal: Singer says he has been left 'emotional' after person got 'very, very close' to his home before being arrested
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Loose Women fans call out Ruth Langsford for 'disrespectfully snubbing' Eamonn Holmes while discussing family on the ITV show
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EXCLUSIVEKelly Bensimon says she wouldn't get back with ex-fiancé Scott Litner now even if he DID agree to sign a prenup: 'Time kills all deals'
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Coronation Street film heartbreaking scenes for Paul Foreman's funeral as Billy Mayhew and cast arrive at church
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Jeff Brazier reveals why he won't sign up for beleaguered show Strictly Come Dancing
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Strictly stars' secret signs of support for scandal-hit show: Pro dancers share cryptic messages while arriving at rehearsals
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EXCLUSIVEDays of Our Lives actress Jessica Michel Serfaty accused fiancé Leonardo Del Vecchio of abuse before 'revoking' claims hours later
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Denise Welch as you've never seen her before! Presenter teases new look on Loose Women
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Amy Winehouse's tearful father Mitch wraps a comforting arm around mother Janis as they visit her grave on the 13th anniversary of her death
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Keanu Reeves, 59, talks 'crippling' obsession with dying and reveals why he's 'thinking about death all the time'
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Carrie Underwood Day declared in Hawaii as the American Idol winner performs in the Aloha state for the first time
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Glamorous Sharon Stone and Orlando Bloom mingle with Sarah Ferguson at star-studded Knights Of Charity Gala in Cannes
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Matthew Macfadyen reveals why he HATED playing iconic Pride & Prejudice role: 'I wish I had enjoyed it'
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Michael Barrymore hints Dancing on Ice could become next TV show embroiled in misconduct scandal after 'witnessing abuse worse than Strictly'
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Ryan Reynolds reveals cute nickname his kids have given Deadpool & Wolverine costar Hugh Jackman... after sharing name of fourth child
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Selena Gomez models a necklace with a B for Benny Blanco as he reacts by saying he's got the 'hottest chick in the game wearing my chain'
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Sydney Sweeney's cellphone taken over by scammers and X account HACKED on SAME day - as cryptic messages emerge on social media
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Céline Dion is 'set to make comeback performance at 2024 Paris Olympic Games' amid harrowing battle with Stiff Person Syndrome
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Selena Gomez gushes boyfriend Benny Blanco is the 'love of my life' with sweet snap of him kissing her forehead
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Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool co-star Karan Soni reveals actor's 'heart has just grown even bigger' since he became a father
Ecstatic
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Tilly Ramsay is joined by her proud parents Gordon and Tana and her sister Holly as she graduates from university with psychology degree
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Princess Beatrice looks ready for royal duty as she visits London school to promote sun safety in £295 dress from Kate-approved brand ME+EM
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Confessions of a Shopaholic author Sophie Kinsella, 54, breaks down in tears as she candidly details her harrowing battle with brain cancer
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Rory Feek ties the knot with his daughter's schoolteacher in rustic Montana wedding - eight years after the passing of his wife and singing partner Joey
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Strictly pro Aliona Vilani admitted to forcing Matt Baker to dance through sickness during his time on the show in 2010
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Strictly bosses rope in 'extra security' at rehearsals as pro dancers fear they are at the centre of 'possible backlash'
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Bachelor In Paradise stars Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon welcome 2nd child - and reveal Star Wars-inspired name as well as nod to Tom Cruise
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Joker: Folie à Deux new trailer: Joaquin Phoenix is seen kissing Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn as he 'finds true love' in the R-rated sequel
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'Kamala is BRAT': Charli XCX baffles news anchors Rachel Maddow and Jake Tapper with viral Harris declaration
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BBC boss Tim Davie defends paying Huw Edwards his full annual salary of £479,000 - and raising his pay by £40,000 - despite news anchor being off air
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Nick Nolte, 83, makes a rare sighting while stocking up on groceries in LA after getting cast in new crime thriller
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Love Island SPOILER: Tension rises as Ayo tells teary-eyed Jessica his family prefer old flame Mimii
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Netflix confirm who will be the new romantic lead in Bridgerton season 4 in huge announcement
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Rory McIlory and Erica Stoll pictured on romantic getaway to Portugal weeks after announcing their divorce is on hold
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Resurfaced video of a young King Charles showing off his moves on a dancefloor in Rio de Janeiro delights royal fans
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EXCLUSIVEHow Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been secretly working to REKINDLE their romance - despite actor missing his wife's birthday lunch
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Emmerdale star Claire King brands Strictly's Brendan Cole 'really nasty' after he 'ground down her confidence' in a resurfaced interview
