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A look back at the 'world's most thrilling broadcast': The first royal Christmas speech by King George V and the ones that came after it
25/12/24 09:15
King Charles will address the country on Christmas Day in a tradition that began 92 years ago. His first Christmas broadcast, in 2022, was filmed in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth who was laid to rest there. It was the first Christmas speech made by a male monarch since Charles's grandfather, King George VI delivered a pre-recorded message in 1951. ...read
King Edward VIII and the courtier who hated him: How 'Tommy' Lascelles hoped his boss would 'break his neck'... before being described as a 'snake' by the former monarch after 1936 abdication
29/09/24 07:34Senior Palace courtier Sir Alan 'Tommy' Lascelles told prime minister Stanley Baldwin in 1927 that it would be the 'best thing' if his boss, the future King Edward VIII, were to 'break his neck'.
Royal pets: From King Charles' Jack Russell to George V's sweary parrot and the Queen's corgis... after monarch adopts chickens
26/09/24 06:09The royals are known for their love of keeping animals, and King Charles has recently added to the long list of royal pets.
King Edward VIII and the coins that never were: As exhibition reveals monarch's portrait and scrapped coinage, historian IAN LLOYD tells how 'vain' monarch fell out with the Royal Mint over his desire to sit looking left
14/09/24 07:29King Edward VIII was famed for his vanity, writes IAN LLOYD. He was proud of his profile, particularly his left-facing side. And this fondness for facing left led to a blazing row with the Royal Mint.
HORSEPOWER: Sir Michael Stoute helped generations fall in love with the sport... the retirement of the 10-time Champion Trainer leaves us all feeling empty
11/09/24 13:58DOMINIC KING: It was a Wednesday morning in July 2019 and Sir Michael Stoute had agreed to a rare audience ahead of Ascot 's summer showpiece.
How the Queen's love of birds began with a sweary parrot called Charlotte: She played with George V's beloved African grey, who said 'where's the Captain?' after King's death
11/08/24 07:07As a child, Princess Elizabeth would feed Charlotte sugar lumps and spent time playing with the bird in the garden of royal homes including Balmoral. Above inset: Elizabeth with Charlotte in 1928.
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.
How the Duke of Westminster's great-uncle was a 'bully' who conspired to have his married brother-in-law thrown out of Britain because he was secretly gay - a scandal that inspired Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited
02/06/24 07:34The richest man in Britain - and by far the nastiest. Not Hugh, the Duke of Westminster, who marries in grand style at Chester Cathedral next month - but his great-uncle Bendor.
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'.
King Charles did not meet with Prince Harry as he was busy rewarding senior peer who masterminded his Coronation and Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, EMILY PRESCOTT reveals
18/05/24 23:51EMILY PRESCOTT: Eyebrows had been raised when the Duke of Norfolk was apparently overlooked in the New Year Honours , given his pivotal role in making both occasions such successes.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: The King is not shy of hitting Prince Andrew where it hurts
15/05/24 21:09York's first meeting of the season, the Dante Festival, began yesterday with the 1895 Duke of York Stakes renamed to show it was honouring the future George V rather than tarnished Andrew.
King Charles charms model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as he and Camilla make surprise appearance at Buckingham Palace garden party - the monarch's 5th engagement in 48 hours
15/05/24 16:14King Charles and Queen Camilla grinned as they greeted their many guests in London today - including Maya Jama , Tess Daly , Dame Arlene Phillips and Vernon Kay - who were all dressed to perfection.
Smiling King Charles attends fourth royal engagement in just 48 hours as he joins Queen Camilla in 2,000-strong congregation at St Paul's Cathedral for OBE service amid return to public-facing duties
15/05/24 10:07King Charles continued his busy week of events by attending a service of dedication for the Order of the British Empire with Queen Camilla at St Paul's Cathedral in London today.
As King Charles continues his recovery, how Prince Philip battled heart condition and the Queen Mother was secretly treated for cancer
26/04/24 17:01The late Queen Mother was secretly twice treated for cancer - once in 1966 when she had a tumour removed from her colon and again in 1984 when the royal had a growth excised from her breast.
Stuttering and bad-tempered, George VI was no great looker - and his pretty bride had... doubts. But they tied the knot on this day in 1923 and Britain should be very grateful that they did!
26/04/24 06:00He was the reluctant king - she was his decidedly reluctant bride. Yet together they led the nation through World War II and enjoyed a fulfilled and happy married life.
LIZ JONES: How the past few days have shown us the depth of Kate and Charles's special relationship - and the very touching thing he said to her after she revealed her cancer diagnosis
25/04/24 10:51It is the ultimate special relationship, even if it's been fairly low-key since Kate became part of the Royal Family - exactly 13 years ago on Monday.
Want to find out how good a hotel can be? Inside the hyper-luxurious Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, which has a staggering SIX Michelin stars between three restaurants (and an interior that resembles a palace)
24/04/24 09:18MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checks in, and tries out the one and two-star eateries. He writes: 'This is a hotel that aims for the summit of perfection and just about gets there.'
Kate Middleton is honoured by the King for her years of public service: Princess of Wales becomes first member of the royal family to be appointed a Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour
23/04/24 15:11Kate, 42, has been made a Royal Companion of the organisation, which was founded in 1917 to recognise outstanding achievements in the arts, sciences, medicine and public service.
Last time there was a crisis, the Royal Family time-travelled back to the stuffy world of Queen Victoria, says JANE MARGUERITE TIPPETT. This time around they MUST modernise - and become a true symbol of our national life...
14/04/24 06:48After seven decades of certainty and of a monarch who was an unwavering physical presence on the landscape of British national life, the future suddenly looks less than clear.
ALISON BOSHOFF: Will The Crown writer Peter Morgan now take on the story of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson in a new Netflix series?
04/04/24 21:39Insiders say the 60-year-old remains intrigued by two Royal stories which he might yet decide he wants to tell: the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936, and the tale of Queen Mary , wife of George V .
What was the reason for the Queen Mother's refusal to give interviews?
02/04/24 20:11ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, did not give interviews but communicated brilliantly by deploying her considerable charm.
Eva Longoria cuts a very casual figure in a black and white tracksuit as she steps out of her Paris hotel
02/04/24 18:12The Desperate Housewife star, 49, looked sensational as she stepped out of the Four Seasons George V Paris hotel, costing approximately £1,700 a night, on Tuesday.
Eva Longoria, 49, looks incredibly chic in a stylish black suit as she arrives at five star Four Seasons Hotel in Paris
02/04/24 14:24The American actress, 49, is staying over at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, costing approximately £1,700 a night.
How loathsome cheat Earl Farquhar rose from nothing to conquer the royal court - completely fooling two kings along the way. (It was only when he died they discovered he was bankrupt...)
30/03/24 14:05The royals like their friends to be rich. And few came richer than charming Earl Farquhar, who gave a princess the equivalent of £5 million - just to make her happy.
The Flat is back... and the King can expect season to savour with Desert Hero primed for another Royal Ascot challenge in June
22/03/24 23:55Desert Hero, who generated huge interest last season with his Royal Ascot win and St Leger third for King Charles and Queen Camilla, is being primed for another Royal Ascot challenge in June.
The King's wayward cousin: Charles' relative being hunted by police is a pop star's son who has racked up 21 convictions for racial assault and abuse, smashing up property and threatening to stab a charity worker in the face
21/03/24 12:53Rowan Nash Lascelles is currently being hunted by police after he was convicted of hurling racist abuse in a McDonald's restaurant in Kilburn High Road.
King Charles' racist cousin is hunted by police after being convicted of hurling abuse in McDonald's
20/03/24 17:00Rowan Nash Lascelles, 46, who is the son of The Hon. James Lascelles, is King Charles' second cousin once removed and a great-great grandchild of George V .
French eco-activists storm show jumping event in Paris and unfurl banner referencing British suffragette Emily Davison who was killed by King George V's horse in 1913
17/03/24 21:34French eco-activists stormed a show jumping event in Paris to display a banner which referenced British suffragette Emily Davison who was killed by King George V 's horse.
When the touchy-feely Shah of Persia came to visit Queen Victoria - and barbecued lamb dinners on the Palace carpet. (But they became good friends, all the same!)
05/03/24 07:18State visits to Britain have followed more or less the same pattern for well over a century. It wasn't always like that. Things went a bit awry during the 40 years of Queen Victoria's widowhood.
Disgraced Edward VIII was once the most glamorous man on the planet - a fashion icon responsible for riding jodhpurs, trouser turn-ups and new-fangled dinner jackets! (His grumpy father did NOT approve...)
02/03/24 12:57Today, the Duke of Windsor remains a figure of disgrace - the man who plunged the Monarchy into crisis by choosing love for an American divorcee over duty and the Crown.
Meet the two beautiful Aussie women who set sail for England hoping to snare a prince. They came, they saw and, thanks to their skills in the bedroom, very nearly conquered...
02/03/24 12:56Unfazed by the decorum and precedence which reigned in the London of their day, these two Sheilas ruthlessly cut their way through the ranks of well-bred society 'gels'.
The abandoned villa in Italy where Edward VII's mistress, Alice Keppel liked to sun herself - and where her great-granddaughter Queen Camilla spent childhood holidays playing hide and seek...
26/02/24 07:02Camilla spent her childhood holidays here with her brother Mark and sister Annabel, playing hide and seek in the enormous frescoed rooms, and running free in the spacious grounds.
Here come the brides! King George V's great-great-granddaughter marries Australian girlfriend in Royal family's first ever lesbian wedding in fun-filled outdoor ceremony
20/02/24 10:13Aristocrat Ellen Lascelles, 39, made history as she tied the knot with Channtel McPherson, known as 'Chan', in a ceremony held in Byron Bay Hinterland this week.
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18/02/24 10:15By the 53rd year of her reign, Queen Victoria had acquired 38 living grandchildren - and it became her hobby to marry them off in a series of dynastic alliances.
Sandringham House is filled with the spirit of the King's gentle - and very English - grandfather, George VI, writes HUGO VICKERS. No wonder Charles has gone there to recuperate...
17/02/24 08:31King Charles will have plenty to keep him occupied at Sandringham House in the coming days and weeks as he embarks upon his treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer .
Another victory in battle to save Westminster's gas lamps: Four historic streetlights get listed status after long-running campaign to stop them being converted to LED replicas
12/02/24 00:01The four lamps, which have been granted Grade-II listed status, stand on Russell Street in Covent Garden and were installed in the area in 1910 to mark the beginning of King George V 's reign.
Queen Camilla pays subtle tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II in first public appearance since King Charles's shock cancer diagnosis with thoughtful jewellery choice
08/02/24 21:47The royal, 76, was attending her first public engagement since news of King Charles's cancer diagnosis was revealed at Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, this evening.From Prince Philip's heart condition, the Queen Mother's fractured hip, and how King George VI's lung cancer was kept a secret even from himself: After Charles' shock cancer diagnosis, the health battles faced by the royal family over the years
06/02/24 12:23The Queen Mother also battled health issues. She suffered persistent ulcers on her left leg and fractured her left hip in 1998, three years after having her right hip replaced.
How the sudden death of a King shocked the British nation on this day
06/02/24 10:30King George VI was a famously reluctant monarch who had acceded unexpectedly to the throne in December 1936. This followed the dramatic abdication of older brother, Edward VIII.
How the sudden death of a King shocked the British nation on this day - and brought a young Queen Elizabeth to the throne
06/02/24 07:11King George VI was a famously reluctant monarch who had acceded unexpectedly to the throne in December 1936. This followed the dramatic abdication of older brother, Edward VIII.
Queen Camilla says Charles is 'getting on' and 'doing his best' following prostate surgery as she opens new Maggie's cancer support centre
31/01/24 12:24Camilla, 76, was asked how her husband was faring as she officially opened a new Maggie's cancer support centre at the Royal Free Hospital in north west London .
It's a small world! Camilla admires Queen Mary's Dolls' House after helping create tiny library to celebrate its 100-year anniversary - in her first royal engagement since King Charles left hospital
30/01/24 13:16Camilla, 76, is hosting the reception at Windsor Castle , to commemorate one of the largest and most famous dolls' houses in the world - built for King George V 's wife in the 1920s.
He ruled his sons with a rod of iron. But gruff King George V was charmed by little Princess Elizabeth - and longed for her to take over as Queen, writes IAN LLOYD
21/01/24 08:07Royal governess Marion Crawford claimed that the princesses called George V 'Grandpa England'. But Margaret later denied this, claiming 'we were much too frightened to call him anything but Grandpapa.'
A strong-willed activist prince who married a divorcee... King Charles III might not like it, but he has much in common with his wayward uncle Edward VIII - whose brief reign started on this day in 1936
20/01/24 13:46On 29 January 1949 over dinner with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor at their home on the Cap d'Antibes, Lt Colonel John 'Jack' Aird, Edwards former equerry commented to the group.
Britain's 'best King for hundreds of years' died on this day. And he really DID say 'B**** Bognor'!
20/01/24 13:44He may have been the last of the king-emperors, holding sway over 412 million people. But he was rubbish as a dad and a stick-in-the mud when it came to modernising the monarchy.
Talk about striking gold! Secret stash of more than 300 sovereign coins discovered in a house in Leicestershire sells at auction for £118,000
19/01/24 11:12Hansons Auctioneers were carrying out the clearance at a house in Leicestershire when they found 331 gold coins while searching a linen chest.
A home fit for a (miniature) Queen! Look inside dolls' house boasting library with tiny books, scaled-down grand piano with working keys and mini Crown Jewels with real gems that was given to Queen Mary 100 years ago
18/01/24 00:02The dolls' house was built as a gift to Queen Mary following the First World War. From today, visitors to Windsor Castle will be able to see objects usually contained within it.
London's historic pie and mash shops under threat as 110-year-old family owned business that has served beloved Cockney grub since reign of George V announces it will close next year
16/01/24 09:34George Mascall, owner of Manze's Pie and Mash Shop in Deptford, south-east London, has revealed he will be shutting the store in 2025 and retiring to Norfolk.
New Book Explores History's Most Strange Ways To Die
10/01/24 20:03Inventor Franz Reichelt died in 1912 when he jumped off the Eiffel Tower in the misguided belief that his homemade parachute would work.Leaping off the Eiffel Tower with a homemade parachute, a defrocked vicar killed by a lion, and the king who was bitten by a monkey while protecting his pet dog: New book uncovers strangest deaths in history
10/01/24 07:19Inventor Franz Reichelt died in 1912 when he jumped off the Eiffel Tower in the misguided belief that his homemade parachute would work. Above: The daredevil wearing his contraption.
Suzie Wells, 54, is on the 'lookout' for a new man and vows to give online dating 'another chance' after daughters Sam Faiers and Billie Shepherd sign her up to Raya
09/01/24 17:27Suzie Wells, 54, has vowed to give online dating 'another chance' after her daughters Sam Faiers and Billie Shepherd signed her up to celeb dating app Raya, she told New Magazine.
We live in one of Britain's most remote villages - we've lost our library, shop and bus service, and now the Royal Mail's shut our one post box. We feel completely cut off
31/12/23 11:12Villagers in Bradford Abbas, Dorset, have already lost their library, shop and bus service and now will have to fork out £30 on a taxi ride just to send letters and cards.
From Prince Albert and the first festive tree to a memorable celebration for the newly Crowned Elizabeth - a century of special Royal Christmases
26/12/23 10:22At Christmas 1848, the Illustrated London News featured a sketch of the royal family gathered round the yew tree at Windsor Castle it caused a sensation and started the trend.
Retired Ohio science teacher reveals why he joined the Amish at age 51 - but could YOU give it all up for the simple life?
25/12/23 06:13Mark Curtis, 71, a former science teacher in Columbus, Ohio, was baptized into an Amish church in 2003, leaving behind the luxuries of modern life and city living.
From Free Speech to the King's Speech! How The Daily Mail played a starring role in creating the annual tradition of the Monarch's Christmas message...
24/12/23 08:22As King Charles prepares another ratings-busting TV Christmas speech, he has reason to be grateful to one particular organisation for helping create the time-honoured tradition, now in its 91st year.
ED CHAMBERLIN: My grand plan for racing to serve up a proper festive feast this Christmas... including some big schedule changes and giving jockeys a much-needed break
23/12/23 01:38Christmas - a time of joyful celebration. At Ascot today, the festive spirit will be everywhere for the Long Walk Hurdle card, with the course tapping into the time of year and providing a family day out.
Rising star Harry Cobden reveals how skipping a school exam gave him a jump start as a jockey... as he targets Boxing Day glory on Bravemansgame
22/12/23 23:01EXCLUYSIVE INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: Cobden is riding at the peak of his powers, with 90 wins notched already this winter but there is no dwelling on success.
Camilla's mysterious gems. A black tin trunk. A child out of wedlock. And one of the most remarkable hoards of royal jewellery ever seen. (And it was all purchased with bottles of McEwen's beer...)
17/12/23 08:10In the Autumn of 1942, in the middle of the war, a black metal trunk initialled with the letters MHG arrived at Buckingham Palace. Nothing much to look at, it was addressed to Queen Elizabeth.
From reluctant king to hero of the Blitz: How George VI overcame shyness, ill health and a stammer to become a model monarch who guided Britain through its darkest hour
14/12/23 13:22It was December 14, 1895. Queen Victoria was on the throne and the baby boy born on the Sandringham Estate - while a welcome addition to the royal family - was never expected to become king.
Queen Camilla pays tribute to her mother-in-law Elizabeth II by wearing late monarch's 'favourite tiara' for glittering Buckingham Palace Christmas Diplomatic Reception
05/12/23 22:55Camilla, 76, accompanied King Charles, 75, and the Prince and Princess of Wales to the annual Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in London.
Fancy a cuddle? Horrific toys and dolls once beloved by Queen Mary are up for auction but could be too scary to handle
04/12/23 13:53The lot includes a ventriloquist puppet, akin to a prop from a horror movie, which was specially commissioned for a 1978 advert for Sekonda featuring Ronnie Barker.
What the royals REALLY get up to at Christmas in Sandringham: From silly gifts to two turkeys... new show reveals festive secrets
01/12/23 14:38Sandringham has been a feature of royal life since 1862 when Queen Victoria bought the estate as a gift for her son, the future Edward VII, who was turning 21 that year and was soon to marry.
Mel C flashes her bra under a statement white suit as she joins Hannah Waddingham and Paloma Faith in leading the stars arriving at the Royal Variety Performance 2023
30/11/23 17:18Mel C led the star-studded arrivals at the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday evening.
One IS amused! From jewellery-rattling toffs (at the request of John Lennon) to Dame Edna crashing the royal box, the Royal Variety show has been packed with hilarious moments. But the REAL stars are the regal ones, as these pictures show...
30/11/23 08:04It's a unique event in which the finest performers of the day come together for one night of family-friendly entertainment with top-tier royals as guests of honour.
Shishkin's cheeky bid to rock rivals in the Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase at Ascot... but the race is a stepping stone towards the King George at Kempton
24/11/23 22:45MARCUS TOWNEND: Nicky Henderson says Shishkin is fit enough to do himself justice in the Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase at Ascot.
The useless 'Bertie Wooster' Duke who could have been King of England... (if George V really HAD been a bigamist as the newspapers claimed!)
24/11/23 07:00In 1943 Alastair, the handsome 2nd Duke of Connaught, got drunk, fell out of a window, and froze to death. He could have been our king!
How the Crown made a cruel scandal out of a tragedy. Prince Philip's favourite sister died in a catastrophic plane crash that wiped out much of her family - yet scriptwriters falsely suggested that the schoolboy prince was somehow to blame
23/11/23 12:11Of all the fictionalisations and inaccuracies in The Crown, none has caused more offence than the claim that a young Prince Philip was in some way to blame for the death of his favourite sister, Cecilie.
Think you've seen Queen Camilla's crown before? It's on our banknotes and coins. And was created for scandal-ridden George IV - who hated his wife so much, he locked her out of the Coronation...
07/11/23 11:23It's more than familiar to us from our £1 coins and, for those over 40, from the £1 note that came before - the magnificent George IV Diadem worn by the late Queen Elizabeth.
Can you spot what's missing from these royal rig-outs - and why Prince William is going it alone? From George V to King Charles III, it's a question of what suits...
03/11/23 07:08He's supposed to be unflappable - in public at least. So perhaps that's why the King prefers his suits to be without one rather traditional feature.
JAN MOIR: Edward VIII was a typical Windsor male: whiny and petulant... Remind you of anyone?
26/10/23 21:00JAN MOIR: A lost memoir of Edward VIII has come to light and for the first time we hear the authentic inner voice of the man who had briefly been King.
It was on our stamps and coins. It was paid for by the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland. So bravo to Kate and Camilla for wearing THAT tiara - a real tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
22/10/23 15:36Queen Camilla honoured her late mother-in-law by wearing one of Elizabeth II's favourite pieces of jewellery, and one most closely associated with her, last week.
Camilla wears Queen Elizabeth's favourite tiara for the first time at City of London banquet with King Charles in a glittering tribute to Her late Majesty
18/10/23 21:43Arriving at Mansion House for a meeting of business leaders this evening, Queen Camilla proudly displayed the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Think you know who inspired Prince WILLIAM'S name? Then you're probably WRONG says CHRISTOPHER WILSON. It's a tribute to a swashbuckling royal cousin - friend, role model and hero to King Charles who was killed in a tragic plane crash in 1972...
16/10/23 06:17When finally he's crowned King William V, most people assume, the current Prince of Wales will be titled after the four British kings previously bearing that name.
I just celebrated my 107th birthday - my secret to a long life won't break the bank
13/10/23 11:52Ex-school cook Edna Walmsley was born in 1916 as WW1 waged across Europe, and is believed to be oldest woman in Lancashire recently celebrating her 107th birthday.
Royal souvenir chocolates from 1935 found after woman refused to eat them because they 'might be worth something one day'
09/10/23 10:18Vera Petchell, from Leeds, was given the chocolate to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary when she was just eight years old.
Who is the Duke of Kent? The daredevil driver and tennis enthusiast is the oldest living blood relative of Queen Elizabeth II - and celebrates his 88th birthday today
09/10/23 06:10While Queen Elizabeth may have been the longest ever reigning British monarch, her cousin, the Duke of Kent is currently the oldest living relative by blood of the British Royal Family.
Who is Lady Davina Windsor? And how was the royal involved with a Maori sheep shearer?
08/10/23 12:11With so much attention on the immediate members of the Royal Family and dignitaries from around the world it was easy to miss the discreet figure of Lady Davina Windsor at Queen Elizabeth's funeral.
Eva Longoria, 48, exhibits her impressively toned physique in a strapless pink bikini during a beach day in Marbella
03/10/23 14:59The make-up free star flaunted her washboard midriff in the pretty two-piece swimwear set, while relaxing in the sunshine, on Tuesday.
Satin Coronation dress worn by Queen Mary - King Charles' great grandmother - in 1911 goes on display in new exhibition
01/10/23 15:30The regal dress, adorned with glamorous patterns and gold and silver silk thread, can be viewed at the Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire exhibition, at Guildhall Art Gallery, LondonThe topsy-turvy life of Prince Michael of Kent, the Queen's bobsleighing cousin who courted controversy with Russian business dealings and a wife dubbed 'Princess Pushy'
01/10/23 09:37The 80-year-old first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth is not officially a working royal but has been under the spotlight more than most. Above: The Prince with his wife Marie-Christine and the Queen.
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Joan Rivers' daughter Melissa reveals the twist of fate that saved her mom's archive of jokes from being destroyed in LA fires
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Justin Bieber works on new music following shocking Instagram unfollow spree
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Are YOU taking on Dry January? Expert shares top tips for staying motivated, overcoming challenges and embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle
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Selma Blair shares cryptic post about how it is 'darkest before the dawn' amid LA fires
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Georgia Toffolo admits she's so 'desperate' to marry Brewdog millionaire fiancé James Watt the couple might elope
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Bob Dylan draft lyrics to huge Grammy-winning hit song sell at auction for £400,000
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Caroline Flack's friends' bitter feud with her family: Accusations fly over 'blame' for her suicide and 'fake' showbiz pals'
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CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Out There on ITV1: Compared to this gun-toting farmer, Doc Martin was a cuddle bunny...
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Halsey shares uplifting news on health battle with lupus and a rare t-cell disorder
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Love Island fans brand Ekin-Su Culculoglu the 'ultimate bombshell' as she 'brings drama' by perfectly stirring the pot for Olivia Hawkins
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Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova channels her inner Bond Girl in a racy white bikini as she shares sizzling throwback snap from a beachside getaway
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Love Island winner Molly Smith launches new Move With Molly fitness plans - and you could see results in just six WEEKS (get 25% off now)
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Inside Strictly live tour's 'epic' afterparties that bans photos and sees the celebs 'living like pop stars' before being left with horrible hangovers
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Chrissy Teigen advocates for a social media curfew after TikTok ban drama: 'Life was great before this'
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Emilia Clarke 'splits from DJ boyfriend Bassi Fox after realising something wasn't right in their four-month romance'
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Katie Holmes shares her 'dressing room farewell' after making final curtain call in Our Town
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Beauty lovers say this sculpting gel makes them look 'TEN years younger' - and we have an exclusive 20% off discount code
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Anton Du Beke confesses he 'doesn't recognise half the celebrities on Strictly Come Dancing' as he reflects on the BBC show after scandal
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Inside Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid's blended family as their daughters 'spend time together'
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Love Island: All Stars fans slam Luca Bish and claim he's 'back to his old ways' as he kisses Tina Stinnes just minutes after getting cosy with Kaz Crossley
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Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby shows off her incredible figure in a racy black strapless gown but some fans compare the dress to 'gaffer tape'
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A bottle of this lavender pillow spray is sold every 79 SECONDS with users swearing they 'fall asleep in minutes' (and it's on sale)
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Kanye West reveals plans for his dream 'DROAM' city after neighbors called it 'delusional'
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Kevin Costner feels 'lucky' to turn 70 as he looks back on Whitney Houston friendship: 'We lost such a light'
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Love Island All Stars viewers left CRINGING as Scott embraces his inner Clueless schoolgirl during argument with India: 'You are nearly 40!'
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Love Island: All Stars' Elma Pazar takes a savage swipe at Ronnie Vint's ex Harriett Blackmore - leaving fans joking she's 'living rent-free in everyone's heads'
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David Lynch's children pay loving tribute to the late filmmaker calling him 'a guiding light'
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Love Island: All Stars' TWO new bombshells 'revealed' as the newly-single pair make a 'big impact' after already entering the villa
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EXCLUSIVEAs Curtis Pritchard gets a career resurgence on Love Island: All Stars, his brother reveals secret debt battle
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Golden Globes 2025 winners: Zoe Saldana leads musical Emilia Perez to top honors while Demi Moore becomes first time winner at 62
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Ex-EastEnders actor's son looks unrecognisable in on-screen debut alongside dad - but can YOU guess who it is?
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Dancing on Ice fans share the same brutal verdict on 'petrified' contestant as they declare he is heading for an 'early exit'
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Molly-Mae Hague steps out with daughter Bambi -after admitting she and ex Tommy Fury argued over 'another women'
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Love Island: All Stars SPOILER: Casey and new bombshell Tina row over their previous fling as a group game brings drama to the villa
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Super fit couple Kate and Rio Ferdinand work out with the family as they share snap of sons Cree, four, and Tate, 15, enjoying their lavish home gym
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Dancing On Ice fans slam 'unfair' rule change as hosts Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby reveal huge twist ahead of first vote-off
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Dancing On Ice fans tip Mollie Pearce to WIN the series as she impresses with six lifts during her opening performance
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Ed Sheeran and pal Jack Grealish share a hug as they reunite ahead of footballer's team Man City destroying the singer's beloved Ipswich 5-0
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American supermodel Tyra Banks reveals her very surprising friendship with 'homegirl' Julie Bishop
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The rich kid who captured Henry Cavill's heart: Natalie Viscuso found fame on MTV before 'black face' scandal
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'I truly pity the Royal Family': Lady Colin Campbell claims sensational Vanity Fair article on Meghan Markle vindicates her
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Sonia Kruger looks decades younger than her 59 years as she stuns in white at Australian Open
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Justin Bieber makes telling post about wife Hailey amid fears for their marriage
The pair were embroiled in split speculation
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Cardi B to headline Mardi Gras-themed Victory Fan Fest in New Orleans during Super Bowl weekend
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New footage of Taylor Swift watching Chiefs playoff game shows expletive-laden response to Travis Kelce play
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EXCLUSIVEI was in a boy band as well and these whingers need to get a grip! I loved every second of East 17 and my friends are jealous
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Nelly breaks silence after backlash for agreeing to perform at Trump's inaugural ball
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Love Island host Maya Jama hits back at a 'fan' after receiving a disgusting message on social media
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'don't know what "change the world" means', Vanity Fair article claims
A damning profile
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Alex Scott and devoted girlfriend Jess Glynne put on a loved up display as they celebrate ex footballer being initiated into Sports Hall Of Fame
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Kate Price, 46, fuels rumours she's split from boyfriend JJ Slater, 31, with cryptic post about 'putting herself first'
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Hollywood showmance? Why Timothee and Kylie may not be as loved-up as they'd like us to believe
Unlikely couple
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Jennifer Garner is praised by celebrity chef for helping LA fires victims: 'I didn't have to tell her what to do'
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What happened to George Clooney's ex Stacy Keibler? Inside her life after his broken promises left her 'irked'
All the details
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Strictly star Dianne Buswell breaks her silence on partner Chris McCausland missing live tour as she returns to the dance floor
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Love Island: All Stars SPOILER: Maya Jama turns heads in a cleavage boosting black gown as she returns to the villa
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Gavin and Stacey cafe owner says he's 'taken over' Barry Island thanks to sitcom's success and reveals which star still visits
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Holly Willoughby's producer husband triumphs in Saturday night ratings battle
Claimed millions of viewers
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Bombshell who starred in two iconic 80s movies is unrecognizable in LA... can you guess who it is?
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Love Island: All Stars SPOILER: New love triangle forms as Luca snogs bombshell Tina after getting closer with Kaz
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Coronation Street villain set to enjoy a steamy prison guard romp with Shameless star in raunchy storyline
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King Charles' cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten insists he doesn't miss his £5.5m country estate - and instead prefers renting
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Meghan Markle is 'like a Mean Girls teenager' and would become 'cold' and 'throw staff to the wolves' when 'something went poorly'
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Pregnant Arabella Chi showcases her baby bump t as she joins pal and fellow Love Island star Georgia Harrison at beauty launch
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Carol Decker breaks silence after unmasking as Tattoo on The Masked Singer UK - as the 80s singer supports claims she was 'robbed'
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How 60 became the new 30 in Hollywood: Stars in their 7th decade look much younger than celebs at the same age in decades gone by
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Sophie Wessex reveals she was determined 'not to tread on toes' as she joined the Royal Family
Looking back
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EXCLUSIVEPrincess Kate's heading back towards her peak as she and her family slip away to enjoy scenic ski getaway in the Alps
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TV presenter looks unrecognisable as she tries on a sheet mask during flight to St. Lucia - but can YOU guess who it is?
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Dancing on Ice's Michaela Strachan's horror health ordeals including nasty diagnosis after eating animal poo
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King Charles and Queen Camilla attend Sunday service - amid claim Prince Harry 'had genuine hope' family would get in touch
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Kylie Jenner braves the cold in a LBD and fur coat as she holds hands with daughter Stormi, six, while heading to dinNER
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Paul Danan's pals raise money for his nine-year-old son DeNiro as Hollyoaks co-stars pay tribute to actor after his death
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Adrien Brody recalls 'abandoning his life and loved ones' while filming Oscar-winning role in The Pianist and admits his dedication it was 'toxic'
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Netflix fans rave over award-winning gangland thriller that 'pulls no punches' with perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score
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Anne-Marie Duff discusses her brother Eddie's devastating early onset dementia diagnosis in his 40s
Heartbreaking
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Ashley Cain breaks his silence over becoming a dad for the third time saying his two sons have 'healed his heart'
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Moment Dave Chappelle tosses a lit cigarette off the stage at SNL
He smoked his way through his monologue
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Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall is being paid £1.5m a year from HMP Dartmoor which closed last year and 'may never reopen'
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Limitless Win viewers fume at couple's response to 'very easy' question as they ask: 'Was that really necessary!?'
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Sir Rod Stewart continues to celebrate his milestone 80th birthday alongside stunning wife Penny Lancaster, 53, and lookalike son Aiden, 12
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Lovely bubbly! Only Fools And Horses 'Peckham Spring Water' prop bought at auction for seven times as much as sellers expected
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Linda Nolan's final hours were spent 'laughing and joking' as sister Denise reveals she was 'doing what she loved best'
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Jacqueline Jossa and husband Dan Osbourne 'shocked at "hurtful" split claims after putting their £2M "forever home" on the market' amid Gabby Allen's Love Island appearance
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The Masked Singer viewers are convinced they've worked out that Dressed Crab is a Grammy Award-winning US singer
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The link between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton's fashion choices revealed as Duchess follows royal tradition
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Pep Guardiola 'held crisis talks with his wife Cristina Serra shortly before signing new Man City contract'
All over
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Zara McDermott break her silence on 'awkward' final TV appearance with ex Sam Thompson after they appeared together in bed days before split
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Skip Bayless scolds Caitlin Clark for sitting next to Taylor Swift at Chiefs game with five words of advice
Not impressed
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Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso are engaged! Hollywood hunk's girlfriend steps out with huge diamond ring on her wedding finger
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The Masked Singer UK shocks fans as identity of Tattoo is FINALLY revealed as a legendary 80s star
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Katie Price puts on an eye-catching display in an all pink ensemble after addressing her drastic weight loss as she continues to spark concern with her figure
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His majesty's secret service! Prince William uses hidden accounts to post on Aston Villa fan forums using an alias, supporters reveal
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Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke welcomes twins with NHL husband Steven Oleksy: 'God is good'
Happy news
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Mr Motivator accuses ITV of 'tokenism' and 'making cheap TV' - saying he could do a better job than Gino D'Acampo
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GK Barry reveals her marriage and baby plans with footballer girlfriend Ella Rutherford
Looking ahead
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'Katya's met every man in Wales - and she's still single!' Wynne Evans fails in bid to find Strictly partner a partner
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Sex offender Stephen Bear boasts 'the police can't catch me now' in video from Brazil beach with his 18-year-old girlfriend
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EXCLUSIVEWhy I REALLY lost by The Traitors' Linda. Reason my gameplay fell apart, the behind-the-scenes secrets and truth about my Fozia mishap
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis attend Shabbat service with their kids at LA synagogue
Important service
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Edward and Sophie were the Harry and Meghan of their day but after their careers became a disaster, they rejoined the family
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Kylie Jenner bundles up with her children as sister Kendall hits the slopes for lavish Aspen getaway
Winter vacation
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Jessica Simpson pens heartfelt birthday tribute to mom Tina amid Eric Johnson divorce
Special day
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Justin Baldoni's lawyer slams Blake Lively's 'heinous final pivot' in rollercoaster court battle
Not happy
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Matty Healy set to get 'everything off his chest' about turbulent Taylor Swift romance on 'The 1975's secret new album'
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Tasha Ghouri admitted Andrew Le Page was 'sick of Strictly' while she credited show for transforming her into a 'fierce woman' just days before their shock split
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Love Island: All Stars contestant has been DUMPED and already left the villa in shock eviction after latest recoupling
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Dancing On Ice's Dan Edgar admits he made 'stupid mistakes' amid rumours he cheated on ex Kate Ferdinand
Speaking out
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Dave Chappelle divides SNL fans with gory sketch about LA fires
The city was devastated by the inferno
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Rami Malek claims he was racially profiled by the LAPD during a 'precarious situation'
Recalled the incident on Sunday
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Heidi Montag reveals what she regrets leaving behind as she evacuated LA fire that destroyed her home
Opening up
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Emily Blunt and John Krasinski enjoy dinner in New York City with pals Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso
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Christina Aguilera shows off her dramatic weight loss in a stylish shirt and skirt amid Ozempic rumours as she attends the Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia
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EXCLUSIVE Dame Helen Mirren is Queen of the Mob in new Guy Ritchie drama alongside unrecognisable blockbuster icon
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Gladiators star Apollo left 'very worried' after being 'harassed on set by sinister stalker' as BBC bosses 'increase security and call in police'
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson lets his two daughters give him a hilarious makeover
Took to Instagram on Saturday
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Kristen Stewart debuts platinum blonde hair while out with fiancee Dylan Meyer in LA
All change
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Tate McRae and The Kid Laroi pack on major PDA as they kiss during cozy dinner in NYC
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Bradley Cooper, 50, and Gigi Hadid, 29, are in no 'rush' to get engaged amid 'serious' romance
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Halsey and fiance Avan Jogia hold hands on LA stroll as singer provides health update
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Katie Holmes heads to Our Town set as Broadway production nears final shows
Stepping out in the Big Apple on Saturday
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Dakota Johnson visits iconic Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai with fiancé Chris Martin and Coldplay
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TALK OF THE TOWN: Claws out for Madonna as her prowling cat act ruins bizarre London show
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Sam Thompson fans left cringing as he's awkwardly asked if he 'really loves' Zara McDermott during Michael McIntyre's show - shortly before their shock split
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Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori covers up in furry white coat as they visit Azabudai Hills in Tokyo
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The Vivienne's grieving ex-husband David Ludford puts on a brace face as he's seen for the first time since the Drag Race star's shock death
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Khloe Kardashian's ex Lamar Odom makes SHOCK cameo in dramatic season six trailer of Hulu series
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Newly-engaged Tom Holland and Zendaya join £300-a-month luxury gym together in their leafy London suburb
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EXCLUSIVETears and a public walkout: Paul Mescal and pop singer Gracie Abrams' emotional night in London restaurant sparks breakup concern
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Dave Chappelle delivers a message to Trump and riffs on Palestine, Diddy and migrants in SNL monologue
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James McAvoy looks smart in a knitted maroon polo shirt as he arrives at Dolce & Gabbana runway show during Milan Fashion Week
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Gladiators viewers declare 'show is ruined' after fan favourite is forced to quit the competition after suffering painful injury during training
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JB Gill's wife Chloe rushes daughter to A&E after 'gut feeling' as Strictly star kicks off the first day of tour
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Rak-Su singer Myles Stephenson in terrifying hospital dash after daughter Sahara, two, 'stopped breathing' and 'turned blue' following a seizure
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The Masked Singer fans are left in shock as they learn Teeth is a WOMAN - after endless controversial guesses
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Anthony Hopkins is supported by wife Stella Arroyave at the Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia after his home burned down in the LA wildfires
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Tommy Fury is seen out for the first time since shocking alcohol revelation as he steps out in Cheshire - after ex Molly-Mae opened up on his 'betrayal'
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Maya Jama flashes her abs in a black and white co-ord as she casually holds a HUGE snake in new clip amid Love Island: All Stars filming in South Africa
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Ben Affleck adopts a security dog and takes it on a walk around his Brentwood neighborhood with son Sam
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Christina Haack quietly goes Instagram official with new boyfriend Christopher Larocca amid Josh Hall divorce
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Alison Hammond, 49, packs on the PDA as she puts on a VERY passionate display with her toyboy boyfriend David, 27 - shutting down split rumours
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Gladiators fans SLAM show's 'cringe worthy' acting in locker room scenes and ask why the 'cheesy' segment hasn't been scrapped as show returns
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Paul Danan's final voice notes revealed: Star discussed his battle with addiction in candid chat with comedian Dapper Laughs
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Rihanna bundles up in fur-lined coat as she sparks new music rumors with late-night studio visit in NYC
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Suki Waterhouse shows off her figure in a bikini during sun-soaked getaway - amid rumours she 'married fiancé Robert Pattinson in the Caribbean'
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Snoop Dogg responds after fans panned his performance at Trump's Crypto Ball
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Sir Mark Rylance's wife Claire Van Kampen dies aged 71 on husband's birthday
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Molly-Mae Hague can't take the smile off her face as she's seen for the first time since the release of her documentary
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EXCLUSIVEWendy Williams' family break silence as they search for attorney to help her 'regain control over her life'
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EXCLUSIVEWill shock revelations end Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's American dream?
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Helen Flanagan rides in a taxi after driving ban and says her son is the 'only man who will have my heart' after claiming her boyfriend was the one speeding
