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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 06:48
It was an idle boast made amid the Royal Family 's grief 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'. It was a reference to how his nephew Prince Philip , as the husband of the new Queen Elizabeth II , expected his surname to be adopted by his children. But, as royal writer Valentine Low delves into in his recent book Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown, Queen Mary had heard about Lord Mountbatten's comments and was furious. The furore was followed by the Queen's announcement in April 1952 that the Royal Family would keep Windsor as its official name. The decision left Prince Philip deeply upset and prompted him to tell his friends: 'I am the only man in the country not allowed to give his name to his children.' He would go on to add: 'I am nothing but a bloody amoeba.'...read
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.
How Buckingham Palace is the royal home that never sleeps: The milkman arrives at 3am, a special Royal Mail van brings 5,000 pieces of post and chefs cook 600 meals a day, writes BRIAN HOEY - as officials advertise job vacancies
25/05/24 12:42Buckingham Palace never sleeps. It is open for business 24/7 and the side door, where all the staff enter and leave, never closes, writes historian BRIAN HOEY
Dress worn by the late Queen's bridesmaid (and also Kate Moss) set to fetch £50,000 at auction
24/05/24 15:41The dress worn by one of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's bridesmaids, Lady Elizabeth Longman, which was later tried on by Kate Moss, will be sold by Christie's in London.
How Queen Victoria (born 205 years ago today) became the monarch after three uncles died without heirs - but her 63-year reign defined an age
24/05/24 05:58Queen Victoria - as she became aged 18 in 1837 after three of her uncles died without surviving heirs - went on to rule for 63 years, seven months and two days.
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Out with the old, in with the new? Only 38 per cent of women in their 40s feel positive about career progression prospects, compared to 65 per cent of women in their 20s
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Kyle Richards reunites with rumored girlfriend Morgan Wade as she supports musician backstage at concert
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The top 20 TV shows to watch on demand this weekend, from Netflix to Apple TV+ and BBC iPlayer: Our critics sift through thousands of options so you don't have to
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Judd Hirsch reflects on life of Bob Newhart and the kindness he showed him when they starred together on George & Leo
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Heidi Klum's ex Vito Schnabel, 37, marries Russian model Helena Althof, 21, in private NY wedding
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Mama June: Family Crisis: June's husband Justin calls her surprise vow renewal 'embarrassing' and was 'caught off guard' during season finale
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'He's adorable': Kim Zolciak recalls 'deep conversations' with Chet Hanks while filming Surreal Life - after trailer teased potential hookup
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Dani Dyer cosies up to her boyfriend Jarrod Bowen during romantic getaway following England's Euros defeat
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'I miss his kindness and his humour': Reese Witherspoon shares sweet tribute to her Legally Blonde 2 co-star Bob Newhart following his death at 94
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Sean Kingston, 34, and mother Janice, 61, are INDICTED on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme... one month after rapper was released from jail
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'It's fun to be young': Madonna's son David Banda, 18, is 'scavenging' for food and selling guitar lessons in NYC despite mom's $850M fortune
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Nicolas Cage, 60, steps out with son Kal-El, 18, on vacation in Italy - as his other son Weston, 33, is investigated by police
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Lily-Rose Depp sizzles in a red off-the-shoulder top and jeans as she enjoys summer outing with girlfriend 070 Shake in LA
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Pregnant Margot Robbie surprises diners at The Ivy Chelsea Garden as she and husband Tom Ackerley treat them to a round of drinks
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Eminem hits HUGE UK milestone and draws level with David Bowie and U2 after release of The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace) album
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Ellen DeGeneres surfaces with wife Portia de Rossi... after announcing she is 'done' with showbiz once her Netflix special drops
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Lindsay Lohan gives peek at son Luai's racing themed 1st birthday party as she shares sweet tribute: 'I love you more than anything in this world'
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Lily Allen, 39, admits she gets her mother and children to do her laundry and she has no idea how to use a washing machine
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Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman match in pastels while promoting Deadpool & Wolverine in NYC
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Anna Faris wishes she got to know Matthew Perry better when she guest-starred on Friends... and says he suggested her for the role
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Christine Lampard says her husband Frank is like 'the son my mum and dad never had' as she confesses he loves being doted on by his in-laws
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Jordin Sparks says she 'wouldn't be a mean judge' if picked to take over Katy Perry's job on American Idol
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Adele 'set to live it up in £25k-a-night hotel' after announcing 'big break' from music - but the luxury suite doesn't include breakfast
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Meadow Walker wishes a happy birthday to her late father Paul's co-star Vin Diesel... proving they are still close 11 years after actor's death
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Nadiya Bychkova breaks silence on Strictly Come Dancing complaint amid misconduct scandal
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Miley Cyrus enjoys wild party at Chateau Marmont for VERY star-studded Gucci launch alongside Kendall Jenner, Salma Hayek and Rumer Willis
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Love Island fans in shock over Josh and Mimii's 'low budget' market date before demanding to know where all the money has disappeared to
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Clint Eastwood's tumultuous marriages and on-set love affairs laid bare - before finding long-lasting romance with Christina Sandera, as she dies at age 61
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Beyonce continues to embrace her cowgirl era as she promotes hair care brand Cecred during lavish helicopter ride over Manhattan skyline
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Victoria's Secret model Emily DiDonato continues to shows off postpartum weight loss - one year after welcoming son Oliver
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Ulrika Jonsson 'was offered Strictly Come Dancing presenting job but lost out to Tess Daly because she was pregnant'
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Lady Gaga smiles during a romantic dinner date with boyfriend Michael Polansky in NYC... after revealing she is working on new music
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Scarlett Johansson names the job she refused to take for the sake of her kids... and the 'disturbing' twist after she said no
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EXCLUSIVEBen Affleck's harsh warning to daughter Violet revealed - as 18-year-old struggles to deal with 'ridicule' over her pro-mask speech
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Richard Simmons' cause of death at 76 still unknown amid police probe into fitness guru's final hours - as star's final resting place is revealed
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Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll is nowhere to be seen at The Open as he misses the cut amid divorce U-turn
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Katie McGlynn packs on the PDA with TOWIE star boyfriend Ricky Rayment as they hit the beach during sun-soaked Greek Island getaway
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Baywatch star Nicole Eggert, 52, is spotted on a grocery run in Los Angeles... after shaving her head while battling 'rare' cancer
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King Charles and Queen Camilla were rushed to safety HOURS after Trump's shooting after security spotted a mysterious person on a nearby roof
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Sharon Stone, 66, exudes glamour in sheer dress with mini slip, as she arrives on the red carpet at the Taormina Film Festival
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Sam Smith reveals they were 'unable to walk' as they open up about traumatic ski accident that left them with 'permanent damage' and anxiety
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Michael Cera pokes fun at his 'weird' blonde locks which the normally dark-haired star is wearing for a new acting role
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Emily Ratajkowski bares her long toned legs in white shorts with stylish motorcycle boots as she gets ready to leave New York City
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Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter, 72, looks decades younger as she poses in black leather to promote her single Pink Slip Lollipop
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Strictly Come Dancing fans threaten to boycott series over Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice misconduct probe
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Sofia Vergara, 52, flashes her chest in a strapless dress before digging into a HUGE plate of pasta during lunch with friends on the beach in Italy
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Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu takes a swipe at ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti following their bitter split
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Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke unfollows Graziano Di Prima on social media but stands by Giovanni Pernice
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Freddie Flintoff looks in great spirits while smiling out and about in London 18 months after Top Gear horror crash
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Pregnant Jenna Coleman showcases her blossoming baby bump in black lace midi dress during afternoon outing
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Those About To Die is praised by fans who say they are 'hooked already' and compare it to Game Of Thrones
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Twisters star Glen Powell pays tribute to the late Bill Paxton as his reboot hits theaters
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Doja Cat is FLASHED by her male pal during chaotic Instagram live
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Olivia Rodrigo models a tank top and miniskirt as she snacks on cookies and an iced Matcha drink in New York City
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Lady Deadpool's full look is revealed in Deadpool & Wolverine's final trailer - featuring a surprise cameo from Dafne Keen alongside Hugh Jackman
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The 'real reason' behind Strictly 'golden couple' Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington's split is revealed
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Sharon Stone says THAT Basic Instinct scene now seems 'very ordinary' compared to raunchy present-day scenes - as star talks on-screen sex
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EXCLUSIVELottie Moss puts on a cheeky display in a TINY pair of Daisy Dukes as she enjoys a night out in London
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Lily Allen fumes she's stranded at Heathrow Airport after missing her flight home due to the Microsoft outage chaos
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Love Island's Uma Jammeh wows in a strapless white dress as she enjoys a night on the town after quitting show with boyfriend Wil Anderson
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Amy Dowden shares emotional post about finally returning to work as she prepares for Strictly comeback amid show's abuse scandal
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EXCLUSIVEAmanda Abbington will break her silence on Lorraine next week as she returns to TV for the first time since quitting Strictly Come Dancing
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Simon Cowell's boyband search is hit by another blow while Amanda Holden reveals the mogul brutally shut down her idea to spice up Britain's Got Talent
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Peter Andre claims he's 'BANNED' from Buckingham Palace after destroying priceless object in epic blunder
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Devon Windsor showcases her fit form in a yellow and orange bikini as she enjoys the beach with 'mini me' daughter Enzo
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Mauricio Umansky's mystery woman is identified as a Russian-born actress who is 20 years younger than Kyle Richards' ex and is in a movie with Alec Baldwin
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Strictly pros reveal FOURTH celebrity clashed with their partner and claim some female dancers 'are even harsher' than the men in rehearsals
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EXCLUSIVEPregnant The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton says she's been contacted by MORE women who claim to have children with Conor Maynard
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Prince Harry's charity chief quits: Duke of Sussex thanks his friend Dominic Reid for 'relentless service, dedication and leadership'
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Strictly's Katya Jones breaks her silence on BBC scandal as she insists the competition isn't about the professionals
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The Boss is a billionaire! Bruce Springsteen, 74, reaches milestone after selling his music catalog for over $500M
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Candice Swanepoel says she ran into SHARKS when posing in a skimpy green bikini while visiting a remote tropical island
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BAFTA and Emmy-winning Channel 4 show to return after 10 years as a 'reimagination' of the original run
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Jess Wright shows off her abs in a plunging white crop top and £900 Lowe jeans as she goes shopping in Mayfair with a pal
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Imogen Thomas stuns in a plunging black mini dress as she kisses banker boyfriend Michel Aramouni during intimate al fresco lunch date
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Monty Don reveals his simple three-step plan to defend your garden against slugs and snails
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Jax Taylor heads to the gym as police visit the LA home he shared with estranged wife Brittany Cartwright which now has a $35k tax lien
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Adidas DROPS Bella Hadid from advertising campaign for retro sneakers - following outcry over her pro-Palestine views
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Little Mix fans go wild as Jade Thirwall transforms herself into a range of eccentric personas for the release of her debut single Angel Of My Dreams
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Joe Jonas releases first single from his album Music for People Who Believe in Love after his split from Sophie Turner
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EXCLUSIVEBikini bottoms to avoid and the style that's NOT flattering. Our fashion expert reveals the surprising bikini rules for over-50s
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Ellie Goulding sets pulses racing as she poses topless while frolicking through a field in sexy snaps
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Pregnant The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton showcases her baby bump in a mini dress after revealing she's been contacted by MORE women
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Rachel Stevens looks effortlessly chic in one-shoulder white top and black jeans as she heads out in London on the hottest day of the year
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Fans are convinced pregnant Margot Robbie will call her baby Barbie or Ken - as she awaits birth of first child with husband Tom Acklerey
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Hollyoaks' Jennifer Metcalfe reveals she suffered a terrifying health scare after finding a lump in her breast
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FIRST LOOK: Bulked-up Stephen Graham, 50, shows off his muscular physique as he begins filming his Netflix crime drama Adolescence with Ashley Walters
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Graziano Di Prima's rule for Zara McDermott during Strictly training that left her 'hurting and bleeding' is revealed after the dancer admitted to kicking her
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Love Island SPOILER: Grace confronts Reuben for 'embarrassing' her as the final recoupling looms
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Kate Garraway sparks concern with Good Morning Britain absence after her father was 'rushed to hospital following a stroke and heart attack'
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Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas reveals the hilarious moment Amanda Holden stripped off in front of her and her mother
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Norwegian model Frida Aasen showcases her lithe figure in a leopard print bikini and a sheer black dress as she attends a boat party in St Tropez
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James Corden shares major Gavin and Stacey update after delay finishing script with Ruth Jones
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Vanessa Feltz defends former Strictly partner James Jordan after 'abusive' footage of him emerged
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Jennifer Lopez poses makeup free in lingerie before 55th birthday as she frolics in the Hamptons... while estranged husband Ben Affleck works in LA
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Giovanni Pernice brushes off break-up blues as he makes his first appearance since split from girlfriend Molly Brown
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Lauren Goodger reveals her daughter Larose, 2, has been rushed to hospital after struggling with 'breathing problems'
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Giovanni Pernice 'SPLITS from his girlfriend Molly Brown for the second time after they were involved in heated rows following Strictly abuse scandal'
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Kiefer Sutherland admits he feels 'sorry' that he didn't spend more time with his late father Donald as he reflects on the actor's death
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Daisy Edgar-Jones hysterically recalls ending up in an ambulance and wetting herself after trying Marijuana for the first time in Amsterdam
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Sharon Stone, 66, is the epitome of elegance in a dramatic hooded gown at the Taormina Film Festival in Italy - after recreating THAT Basic Instinct scene
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Strictly's Zara McDermott hits back at Graziano Di Prima by insisting it 'wasn't a singular incident' after he downplayed his 'abusive' behaviour
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Ashley Roberts sends temperatures soaring as she flaunts her figure in a skimpy black bikini during her Caribbean getaway
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Brad Pitt looks youthful looks in a green sweatshirt and denim as he arrives at Grand Prix in Hungary to continue filming scenes for F1 film
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Love Island's Jess and Eve Gale put on a VERY leggy display as they step out to Frameless art gallery just hours after soaking up the sun in Ibiza
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Kyle Richards, 55, ditches 'wife' from Instagram after Mauricio Umansky's kiss with mystery woman and celebrates two years of sobriety with sexy selfie
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Bradley Cooper, Matt Damon, and Jeremy Strong enjoy girl-dad day together at Copenhagen theme park... before dining with Liam Hemsworth
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EXCLUSIVEJodie Marsh reveals 'bully' Ulrika Jonsson left her 'crying for days' after making 'vile' comments about her appearance while she was suicidal
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Paddy McGuinness reveals his divorce with ex-wife Christine will be discussed in his stand-up comedy show as he embarks on his first tour in eight years
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Strictly's Kai Widdrington seen for the FIRST time since split from co-star Nadiya Bychkova as he dresses up to promote upcoming panto
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Kylie Jenner resembles Audrey Hepburn on her Roman holiday with kids Stormi, six, and Aire, two, as they eat pasta and sightsee
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Sarah Jayne Dunn shows off her abs in black bralet and sparkly sheer mini skirt as she enjoys a night out in Manchester
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Love Island's Jess White endures an awkward run-in with ex Ronnie Vint and new girlfriend Harriet Blackmore
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Maura Higgins is left mortified after unseen Aftersun clip shows her flirting with hunky Love Island USA contestant before confessing her love for him
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As Giovanni Pernice splits from girlfriend Molly Brown, all the reasons their romance hit the rocks - from brief early break-up and Strictly scandal
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Rumer Willis puts on a leggy display in an orange lace mini dress as she's helped through the exit clutching a Gucci goody bag after a night of partying
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EXCLUSIVEChristina Aguilera, 43, showcases her incredible figure amid Ozempic rumors in sexy photos to promote sexual wellness brand Playground
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Was Maya Jama and Stormzy's split inevitable? How their second go at love was thwarted by career progress they made apart
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Daisy Edgar-Jones ruffles fans' feathers as she declares her love for chickens - days after wolfing down wings on Hot Ones
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Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez show off their flexibility in a suggestive stretching video
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Rose McGowan cuts a stylish figure in a black jumpsuit with a fun Aztec print as she attends Frauen100's anniversary party in Berlin
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Judge Rinder says Strictly's pro dancers are more focused on winning than 'the journey' with their partners as abuse claims engulf the show
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Georgina Rodriguez shows off her toned figure in a dark grey bikini as she and her partner Cristiano Ronaldo enjoy a family getaway
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Idris Elba and Jude Bellingham put on a very animated display as the unlikely pals party until 3am with Paul Mescal at the Chiltern Firehouse
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Kym Marsh, 48, shows off her huge new Cruella de Vil tattoo which is covering an old inking - after hitting back at criticism over toyboy lover, 29
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Dani Dyer cuts a chic figure in a blue mini dress as she cosies up to her boyfriend Jarrod Bowen during a loved-up holiday after England's Euros defeat
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Twisters review: Daisy Edgar-Jones' action adventure hailed as the 'blockbuster of the summer'
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Kate Hudson makes surprise personal hygiene confession while being grilled about Matthew McConaughey's refusal to wear deodorant
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Tess Daly lets her hair down on night out with husband Vernon and lookalike daughter Phoebe, 19, after 'vowing to stand by' Strictly amid abuse scandal
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Camila Morrone stuns in a plunging black dress while Naomi Watts opts for a gold mini as they attend Dom Perignon launch party in New York
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Strictly's Graziano Di Prima apologises for kicking dance partner Zara McDermott as he brands abusive rehearsals a 'mistake'
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Lottie Tomlinson is pregnant! Influencer, 25, announces she is expecting her second child with fiancé Lewis Burton as she shares sweet clip
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Maya Jama slips into a sexy white dress as she enjoys a fun car ride with her pals in Ibiza - after stunning in THAT 'revenge' look following Stormzy split
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Twiggy, 74, looks sensational in a hot pink suit as she cosies up to her husband Leigh Lawson at Hello, Dolly! press night
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Kim Kardashian slips her famous curves into sheer bodycon dress alongside busty new BFF Olivia Pierson for steamy SKIMS shoot
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Love Island's Jess Harding puts on a busty display in skimpy black bikini while relaxing in Ibiza as she cozies up to new boyfriend
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley goes braless in a nude vest and chic linen trousers as she enjoys a lavish lunch
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Selena Gomez shows off her glam and teases a hint of cleavage while wearing a plush white bathrobe in new snaps... after receiving first Emmy nomination
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Salma Hayek, 57, is ever the brunette bombshell in busty optical illusion dress as she arrives at Miley Cyrus' Gucci bash in LA
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Sofia Vergara shows off her cleavage and curves in plunging white dress during night out with friends in Italy: 'Happy place'
