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CHRISTOPHER WILSON: How the Queen Mother's true love was forced out of the picture while she was pushed into an arranged marriage
07/02/25 07:09
The Queen Mother was pushed into an arranged marriage with the man she'd already turned down twice - but only after her true love was tricked into leaving the country to get him out of the way. However, her marriage to Bertie, the Duke of York, turned out to be the royal success story of the 20th century. And Elizabeth went on to become a national treasure until her death at the age of 101 in 2001. But when she and Bertie met for the first time she was deeply in love with somebody else - Bertie's equerry, James Stuart....read
'I turned on the TV and my heart was warmed by Princess Catherine's significant gesture on Holocaust Memorial Day. I just had all these beautiful emotions and it was so meaningful for us', writes REBECCA ENGLISH
29/01/25 12:02Having the Princess of Wales wearing a piece of her fabulous vintage jewellery would have been a honour on any day of the week for Susan Caplan.
Inside Princess Diana's 'betrayal' of Princess Margaret and how the late Queen's sister urged Royals to 'cut off all contact' with King Charles' ex-wife after her explosive interview
21/01/25 06:57Princess Diana's famous BBC Panorama interview was explosive and many members of the Royal Family felt the impact.
How Jimmy Carter shattered royal protocol by kissing the Queen Mother on the LIPS during 1977 trip to England, leaving her horrified
29/12/24 21:27Jimmy Carter was invited by the Queen to stay at Buckingham Palace in May 1977, ahead of a NATO visit, but the president broke Royal protocol by kissing the Queen Mother on the lips.
We reveal the Royals' favourite tipples to celebrate this Christmas and let's not talk about 'One Pint Willy'
27/11/24 08:07Many of the senior royals head to the beloved Norfolk residence, Sandringham, to enjoy festivities together and perhaps even celebrate with their favourite tipple.
From the magnificent dress purchased with ration coupons to the 9ft-tall cake... all the thrilling details from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's fairy-tale wedding
20/11/24 07:22Elizabeth and Philip exchanged vows at Westminster Abbey in front of 2,000 guests. It marked the beginning of what would become the longest royal marriage in history.
Queen Mother 'didn't bat an eyelid' and was supportive when her hip surgeon transitioned to a woman, former ballet dancer Wayne Sleep claims
02/11/24 23:55Top British hip replacement specialist Sarah Muirhead-Allwood, first operated on the Queen Mother before she transitioned.
The Queen planned to end Harry and Meghan's lease on Frogmore Cottage and force Prince Andrew to downsize. More bombshell revelations from landmark new book serialized by Mail
02/11/24 19:49An updated biography by acclaimed royal writer Robert Hardman sheds a light on the complex relationship after sources close to the key players reported the shock revelation.
Prince Andrew breaks cover on shooting trip with Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank - after it was revealed King Charles has cut off his '£1m-a-year' allowance
02/11/24 16:46The Duke was spotted driving on the grounds of Windsor to join Princess Beatrice and her husband Jack Brooksband on a pheasant shoot after it was revealed the King had cut his brother off
Charles finally cuts off Andrew's cash: King severs brother's '£1million-a-year' allowance - plus read more Harry and Meghan revelations in landmark new book serialised exclusively by the Mail
01/11/24 17:00Prince Andrew has now officially been financially cut off by the King, marking a new low in their relations. 'The Duke is no longer a financial burden on the King,' confirms a source.
What Prince Charles said when Holby City actress and artist Rebecca Grant told him her own fascinating royal secret
26/10/24 07:30Rebecca Grant is a successful actress and self-taught artist who was trained under her grandfather, the renowned French artist Baron Raymond de Longueuil.
Boris Johnson's 'manly pep talk' with Prince Harry was not the first time PMs have advised the royals during a crisis: How John Major counselled Charles and Diana - and Stanley Baldwin clashed with Edward VIII
01/10/24 10:38Boris Johnson 's revelation that he gave Prince Harry a 'manly pep talk' to try to convince him not to leave life the UK may not surprise seasoned royal watchers.
How disgraced Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed ordered removal of royal warrants from store and then had them burned after accusing Prince Philip of being involved in the death of Princess Diana and his son
25/09/24 06:37Despite rubbing shoulders with the Royal Family for decades, former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed's relationship with the British monarchy went up in flames after the death of his son.
The Queen Mother and her 'drafty' Scottish hideaway: How the royal paid £100 for the Castle of Mey and demanded a no-fly zone so she could enjoy her naps in peace... as King Charles opens it for champagne tour and dining experience
17/08/24 07:21The Queen Mother 's 'dear little castle by the sea' was her beloved Scottish retreat. She bought the Castle of Mey in Caithness in 1952 for just £100 after the death of King George VI.
The Queen Mother's favourite drink was a gin and Dubonnet but she wasn't an alcoholic, just a 'devoted drinker': Former royal correspondent CHARLES RAE on the defiant Palace matriarch, 124 years on from her birth
04/08/24 09:12Alcohol figured prominently in the Queen Mother's life, prompting one equerry to describe her not as an alcoholic, exactly, but as 'a devoted drinker', writes CHARLES RAE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Rishi briefing the King before he called a snap election sharply contrasts with Ted Heath - who left the Queen unamused
24/05/24 00:20EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Rishi's pre-briefing of the King about his General Election plans contrasts with Ted Heath in 1974, who called a snap election when the Queen was 11,500 miles away.
A royal send off: Queen Camilla joins Prince William's 'first love' Rose Farquhar at memorial service for King Charles' close friend Captain Ian Farquhar after his death aged 78
23/05/24 14:18Queen Camilla today joined 500 mourners at a funeral in Badminton, Gloucestershire, for her friend Ian Farquhar, after the death of the renowned horseman and legendary hunting figure aged 78.
Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret glow as new mothers in previously unseen photos of the royal family - which also include an ethereal portrait of Kate Middleton
17/05/24 07:31The Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition, which opens today at The King's Gallery in Buckingham Palace showcases rare royal images.
NHS trust made 'number of failures' in treatment of six-year-old girl before her death from sepsis - as inquest hears she was wrongly discharged from hospital
16/05/24 19:41East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust 'failed' in its care of Maya Siek, six, who died on December 21, 2022, having been sent home two days earlier.
Our daughter, six, died of sepsis just days before Christmas - we no longer celebrate but cannot bear to bring down the tree she decorated
14/05/24 06:23Little Maya Siek, who was described as her mother's 'best friend', tragically died of sepsis caused by influenza just days before Christmas on December 21, 2022.
How the shy King George VI was crowned on this day in 1937: The unlikely monarch's coronation in Westminster Abbey was glorious - but there WAS more than one mishap and feelings were still raw after Edward VIII's abdication
12/05/24 08:04On May 12, 1937, five months after Edward VIII's abdication, his brother Albert - the stammering Duke of York - was crowned King George VI .
The OTHER White House dance: How Princess Diana's aides asked Tom Selleck to step in when she was jiving with John Travolta at 1985 state dinner over fears 'rumours' would start if it went on for too long, Magnum PI star reveals in memoir
11/05/24 12:16Selleck says he was a 'little anxious' before the 'shy' Princess - who was on a visit to the US with her husband Prince Charles - took to the floor with him after she danced with Travolta
'Chin-up please, Ma'am!' Historian and photographer IAN LLOYD previews 100 years of royal portraits - including never-before-seen photographs - in a major new exhibition at Buckingham Palace
11/05/24 12:16Over the past century the Royal Family has harnessed the power of photography to promote its image, from Cecil Beaton's iconic photos of the Queen Mother taken on the eve of World War Two to Kate's ill-fated Mother's Day shot in March.
Hotels fit for royalty! From The Carlyle in New York where Princess Diana stayed after her divorce from Charles to London's Goring where Kate slept before her wedding in 2011 - as Prince Harry is 'set to stay in a hotel this week' for UK visit
07/05/24 06:10The Carlyle - another exclusive hideout in New York - has played host to the late Princess Diana , the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex .
Side-by-side: King Charles' first year as head of state compared to the late Queens' in pictures
06/05/24 15:48As today marks the first anniversary of King Charles' coronation, FEMAIL takes a look at key moments from His Majesty's year as monarch compared with his late mother Queen Elizabeth's.
Bees, butterflies, beetles and 24 different plants - the astonishing sewing secrets behind the gorgeous Coronation robes of the King and Queen. (But can you guess how much of it Camilla did herself?)
05/05/24 08:14She enjoys many and varied interests, from gardening and riding to literature. Few, though, would have had Queen Camilla down as a domestic goddess.
Intriguing images created by AI show what the royals could look like thirty years from now... but what is Harry doing with more hair than he has now?
04/05/24 22:23A set of intriguing images have been created to show what the Royal Family might look like in the future, produced by French journalists at Paris Match using artificial intelligence .
This arts-loving royal, who turns 60 today, was born in a palace but lives in a terraced house! (A posh one, naturally). She was a big favourite of Queen Elizabeth and King Charles
01/05/24 06:00When she was born at Kensington Palace on May 1, 1964, she was seventh in the line of succession. Weighing 6lb and 2oz, this was the last royal to be born in a palace, not a hospital.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: French magazine uses AI photographs to predict the Royal Family's future
29/04/24 23:19EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: French magazine Paris Match elevates the art of doctored Royal photographs to a new level with a portrait of 72-year-old Kate as Queen Mother in 2054.
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.
How King Charles, Kate Middleton and Fergie have revealed all to the public about their cancer diagnoses
26/04/24 17:01The good news about the King's cancer treatment today is just the latest instance of the royals opening up about health battles since the start of the his reign.
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.
Death, deformity and the 'half-man, half-frog' spectre who haunts Glamis Castle to this day...The tragic family history of the Queen Mother revealed
25/04/24 06:00They're rich, powerful - and, most importantly, have provided through their bloodline our present King. But you wouldn't want to be one of them!
Unable to walk, a prisoner in a 'slum' of a bedroom and preyed upon by an avaricious French lawyer, the Duchess of Windsor died alone and isolated on this day...
24/04/24 06:00She was so ill in her final years that her death was seen as a blessing. Wallis Simpson became the Duchess of Windsor, after marrying the man who chose love over duty.
Helen Lederer: I drank my mum's Dubonnet aged 12
20/04/24 11:01My favourite drink as a child was himbeere wasser.
Love actually! Moment stunned cyclist is thanked by Bill Nighy after stopping at red light as Hollywood star crossed the road in London
16/04/24 12:19The rider, who goes by CycleGaz online, appears to run into Bill Nighy as the lights changed outside the Queen Mother Sports Centre in Westminster, Central London yesterday
Camilla's back to business: Queen hosts young pioneers from domestic violence charity SafeLives at Buckingham Palace as she returns from Easter break
16/04/24 11:51The Queen, 76, patron of SafeLives, hosted four young pioneers from the charity at Buckingham Palace, in London, to discuss how violence and abuse in the home affects younger people.
King Charles waves to royal fans as he returns to Clarence House after trip to Scotland with Queen Camilla to celebrate their anniversary
16/04/24 10:49Pulling out of his central London home in his maroon state Bentley limousine the monarch, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, appeared in high sprits.
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.
Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain visit Queen Sofia, 85, in hospital - as monarch admits he doesn't know when his mother will be discharged
12/04/24 09:15The European royal, 51, joined her husband King Felipe VI on an evening visit to the Ruber International Clinic in Madrid.
Addicted to hunting lodges, horses and endless parties, the free-spending Queen Mother was entangled in the honours-selling scandal of the century - but got clean away when her crooked friend was (helpfully) banished to France!
12/04/24 06:32She was the last of the big spenders. An overdraft of seven million pounds at Coutts, a taste for champagne and fine food, and a string of the most expensive racehorses ever bred.
Time for some Royal R&R! King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Aberdeen for a restful - and romantic - break at their beloved Birkhall retreat as pair celebrate 19 years of marriage in the healing Highlands
10/04/24 21:14The King and Queen have been pictured arriving in Aberdeen for a romantic break at their beloved Highland retreat as the couple celebrate 19 years of marriage.
King Charles' little known role in William and Kate's wedding revealed as close bond with Princess of Wales is strengthened through their respective battles with cancer
07/04/24 12:52King Charles has always had a close relationship Prince William and Kate. He even played a little known role in choosing the music for their wedding.
King Charles' historic decision to open Buckingham Palace and Balmoral to the public is another hint at his 'lack of affection' for the world's most famous royal homes, says expert
06/04/24 12:18Thousands of people will be able to pay between £75 and £100 per ticket to see inside the royal properties - including an afternoon tea at His Majesty's Scottish estate.
The insider's guide to Balmoral for those who missed out on a £100 ticket! ROBERT HARDMAN on what it's really like inside - and what tourists won't see as it opens its doors for the first time...
05/04/24 00:50Balmoral Castle is, above all, a family retreat - as the first busload of tourists are about to find out when the King throws opens its doors to the paying public for the first time.
JANET STREET-PORTER: It's the hottest ticket in town - but why IS King Charles flogging £100 tickets to commoners for a measly peep inside Balmoral? Time for the property-rich royals to go the whole hog and turn Buckingham Palace into a petting zoo!
04/04/24 18:34JANET STREET-PORTER: Forget Taylor Swift or Queen Bey - the hottest ticket of the summer has been snapped up quicker than you can say I fancy a Gay Gordon.
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.
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.
She lived through decade after decade of unfathomable change. And when the Queen Mother died on this day aged 101, we knew the 20th Century itself was finally over...
30/03/24 14:03It almost seemed that she would live forever - always charming, smiling, waving and wearing her signature hats. Her life had spanned the 20th century itself,
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: The King's decision to attend church on Easter morning gives Prince Andrew a chance to strut his stuff
27/03/24 23:12EPRHAIM HARDCASTLE: The King's decision to attend church on Easter morning gives Prince Andrew an opportunity to strut his stuff on the walk to Windsor's St George's Chapel.
Queen Camilla endorses research which says five minutes of reading a day is valuable to health as she poses with top authors, Helena Bonham-Carter and Joanna Lumely
26/03/24 20:36In a speech to mark the third anniversary of her book club, The Queen's Reading Room, she encourage people to read a book for at least five minutes a day.
A slippery, dim-witted schemer who liked to defile young men dressed in football shorts and hobnail boots. But nobody ever said a word against the Queen Mother's kid brother, David Bowes-Lyon...
26/03/24 07:53He was as bitter as she was sweet. But nobody ever said a word against the Queen Mother 's kid brother, David Bowes-Lyon, because she adored him so. Yet he was an unattractive figure.
Kate and William's Mother's Day portrait caused a storm. But the royals have ALWAYS tweaked their photos, says historian (and professional photographer) IAN LLOYD
24/03/24 10:51Official photos have been tweaked all the way down the decades - to flatter the sitter, of course. It started back in the reign of Queen Victoria, when portraits of her vast family included bits of collage.
Inside the flat frozen in the 1970s that the Queen Mother simply adored: As her private rooms in Kent castle are opened to the public, ROBERT HARDMAN gets a first look
22/03/24 02:00From tomorrow, for just a few months, the private quarters of Walmer Castle are going on public display for the first time. The castle has served as a little-known and modest royal residence.
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Could William and Harry be reunited at the Duke of Westminster's wedding?
21/03/24 21:49EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: With invitations dispatched for Duke of Westminster Hugh Grosvenor's wedding, a society guessing game develops as to whether Harry will show at the event in June.
King Charles' longtime friend Ian Farquhar, 78, was found dead at home by his carer after struggling to breathe, inquest told
20/03/24 16:09King Charles' longtime friend Ian Farquhar, 78, was found dead at home by his carer after struggling to breathe, an inquest heard.
She could have been Queen! But this respected farmer's wife would have rather 'married a dustman' than someone she didn't love. So instead she played Cupid to Charles and Diana
19/03/24 07:00When Prince Charles married Diana in 1981, it seemed that no aspect of the fairytale wedding was left unscrutinised. But one figure behind the scenes played a central role that day.
A look back at how Colonel Kate has deployed a 'secret weapon' to wow the Irish Guards (and the rest of us) each St Patrick's Day...
17/03/24 08:55St Patrick's Day has been something of a fashion high point for Kate, who mostly turns to a trusted coat dress for the the occasion. Pulled together in all weather, it also lends a note of glamour.
It's time for Cheltenham and a few insider tips... on dressing like a Royal at the Races! By ALICE HARE
11/03/24 07:09Lamb and mint sauce. Bacon and eggs. Gin and tonic. The royals and the Cheltenham Festival. There are some things that just belong together...
King Charles is pictured leaving Windsor Castle after the death of his longtime friend Ian Farquhar at the monarch's Highgrove estate
08/03/24 16:12The monarch was seen being driven out of Windsor this afternoon shortly after it was announced that renowned huntsman Mr Farquhar had died at the age of 78.
William's first love: How the Prince of Wales and Ian Farquhar's singer daughter Rose dated after he finished his A Levels at Eton and remained close friends - and the future King even went to her wedding
08/03/24 10:52Now in her40s, the singer-songwriter Rose is generally considered the Prince's first serious girlfriend after he graduated from Eton.
King Charles's longtime friend and renowned huntsman Ian Farquhar dies at the age of 78 at the monarch's Highgrove estate where he lived
08/03/24 02:20Ian Farquhar also served as equerry to the Queen Mother and even served in the Queen's Own Hussars, a cavalry regiment of the British Army.
Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall is no better than a 'medieval slush fund', writes NORMAN BAKER. The billionaire prince should hand it back to the public if he really wants a modern monarchy...
29/02/24 07:00The Prince of Wales has just announced he is to spend £3 million on affordable housing at Newquay in Cornwall on land controlled by the Duchy of Cornwall.
David Attenborough, Maggie Thatcher and Queen Mother are reunited...as Spitting Image turns 40! Comic who voiced hit satire's iconic characters on cancel culture, the Iron Lady and why the remake flopped - as he revisits his best impressions
26/02/24 17:58The biting satirical show - which was defined by its use of grotesque puppets of politicians, the Royal Family and celebrities - made its TV debut 40 years ago this month, on February 26, 1984.
Britain's longest running women's magazine The Lady faces winding-up order over back taxes worth £360,000
26/02/24 10:53A winding-up order for thousands of pounds of debt has been issued to Britain's longest running women's magazine. The Lady, has been given the order by the HMRC for £360,000 of back taxes.
Letter written by the Queen Mother 101 years ago goes up for auction after it was found being used as a bookmark
20/02/24 11:09The thank-you note, dated January 27, 1923, followed news of the then Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon's plans to marry Prince Albert - the future King George VI.
King Charles encouraged Prince William to spend more time with his wife and children as he has 'years and years of royal duties ahead', royal expert claims
19/02/24 15:06Speaking to HELLO! , author Ingrid Seward, explained that Charles, 75, has likely urged the Prince of Wales, 42, to focus on his duties as a father while he still has the chance to.
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 .
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Queen Camilla's Shakespeare anniversary shindig with 11 actresses, including Judi Dench and Joanna Lumley, is likely to have been King Charles's idea
15/02/24 22:25The Shakespeare anniversary shindig, starring Queen Camilla posing with 11 actresses, is likely to have been the King's idea.
Introducing the Queens of Hearts - and the fabulous jewellery available to British and European royals on Valentine's day...
14/02/24 07:00There will no doubt be a seasonal avalanche of Valentine gifts today. But few will match the extraordinary heart-shaped jewels that British and European royals have at their disposal.
Princess Margaret's decadent daily routine including a midday 'vodka pick-me-up', an hour-long bath and a four-course lunch with the Queen Mother is hailed as 'inspirational'
12/02/24 13:26The late royal's morning routine revealed in Ma'am Darling: 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret has resurfaced on X/Twitter, leaving fans in awe of her slow yet lavish mornings.
Respec to da Royals... Can you guess which leading Windsor was a fan of Ali G (and made Prince Harry laugh with her impersonations)?
11/02/24 12:52She was known as the last great Edwardian Lady, a stickler for royal protocol and a firm keeper-up of appearances. In her later years, she became a celebrated hostess...and fan of Ali G!
Party-loving Princess Margaret was everything the Queen was not - artistic, rebellious, scandal-hit... Yet the sisters were close. And Margaret's death on this day in 2002 hit Elizabeth hard...
09/02/24 07:40When it was confirmed to Princess Margaret that her elder sister would some day be Queen, her response was one of sympathy - verging on disdain. 'Poor you!' she famously replied.
Poorly royals didn't go to hospital - the hospitals came to them! And no one dared to use the word 'cancer'. Today, there's a been sea change in attitudes to royal health, writes IAN LLOYD, and we are much the better for it...
08/02/24 07:00Elizabeth II always kept one of her favourite photos on her writing desk. It shows her father, George VI with three-year-old Prince Charles. Neither the queen nor her father realised he had cancer.
PETER HITCHENS: Why forcing people to vote and letting them choose 'none of the below' could save our shattered democracy
07/02/24 17:10Imagine if you could vote for 'none of the below' on every ballot paper. For, in America, you can. And when this option is offered, it can be used to reject a fake choice, says Peter Hitchens.
Perfect for a 'slimmed-down Monarchy'? Introducing the exquisite (but rather cramped) model cottage built specially for the sixth birthday of Princess Elizabeth...
07/02/24 07:00Princess Beatrice calls it 'the most glamorous Wendy house ever,' and for more than 90 years it has been the playhouse for four generations of royal children.
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Gino D'Acampo leaves Fearne Cotton AND Holly Willoughby speechless after he makes vile X-rated joke in resurfaced clip
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Lily Allen's ex David Harbour poses without wedding ring after dramatic split at 2025 Critics Choice Awards
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MasterChef bosses hire top law firm to investigate Gregg Wallace's on-set behaviour with Penny Lancaster and Kirsty Wark among the women asked to give evidence
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Orlando Bloom and Colin Farrell suffer a hilarious fashion faux pas as they arrive in the same burgundy suit for the Critics Choice Awards
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Prince documentary featuring abuse allegations by ex-lover scrapped by Netflix amid new deal with late legend's estate
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Love Island: All Stars hit by shock double dumping as TWO girls are axed from the villa after brutal rejections during the recoupling
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Portable and cordless multi-inflator for tyres, sports balls and more on sale for under £90 thanks to this DOUBLE discount deal
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Chelsea Handler ROASTS Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively and Ariana Grande 'dating a munchkin' in wild Critics Choice 2025 opener
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Cameron Diaz reveals she quit acting after growing tired of 'inappropriate' on-set behaviour before the MeToo movement
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It's a long way from So-Ha! How Amandaland star Lucy Punch was forced to flee her £2m farmhouse in LA after wildfires devastated the area
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Adam Brody and Leighton Meester return to red carpet at the 2025 Critics' Choice Awards after losing house in LA fires
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Nepo baby model is son of Oscar winner dad and mom who starred in Fried Green Tomatoes... can you guess who?
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David Lynch cause of death is revealed after Twin Peaks director died at 78
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Cameras picked up what Taylor Swift said after presenting Beyonce with Best Country Album Grammy
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Glam Hailey Bieber steps out solo for NYFW after husband Justin was seen at seedy spa
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Victoria Beckham dazzles in a £1,000 silk white gown from her own collection as she joins husband David at lavish royal dinner
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This £35 hyaluronic acid serum users say plumps and adds glow to skin 'immediately' is a must for winter - here's why
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Critics Choice Awards 2025: Rachel Brosnahan commands attention in a busty black gown
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Christina Haack borrows 'inappropriate' dress from ex Tarek El-Moussa's wife Heather for date with new man
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Rihanna turns heads as she leaves court after supporting A$AP Rocky during his assault trial in LA
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Sonja Morgan's ex-husband John Adams Morgan and father of her daughter Quincy dies aged 94
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Zoe Saldana stuns in red while Emilia Perez co-star Karla SKIPS Critics Choice amid controversy
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Critics Choice Awards 2025 worst dressed list: The most divisive looks on the red carpet
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Fuming Love Island: All Stars viewers brand Elma Pazar 'childish' after explosive row with Curtis Pritchard as they beg her to 'take accountability'
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Kendall Jenner walks on Calvin Klein runway past ex Bad Bunny amid rumors of a rekindled romance
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Jodie Turner-Smith accuses ex Joshua Jackson of demanding sole legal custody of their daughter
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HUGE mobile phone offer: Save up to £932 on the new Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with Vodafone - but there's a catch
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Holly Willoughby's eye-watering salary for Celebrity Bear Hunt is 'revealed' after surprising fans with her small screentime
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Explosive moment contestant on Spanish reality show Temptation Island watches his girlfriend cheat on him in graphic detail
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Dancing On Ice star is forced to pull out of the popular ITV show after being rushed to hospital following a shocking back injury
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Love Island All Stars viewers left baffled over Omar's 'insane' decision to kiss Tina Stinnes after it leaves Catherine Agbaje FUMING
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Inside Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel's 'unique style' wedding with lavish Italian ceremony and star-studded guest list
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Hailee Steinfeld's $500K diamond engagement ring from Josh Allen is 'timeless' as the rock makes its debut
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Gino D'Acampo faces fresh claims of 'inappropriate and intimidating behaviour' as more than 40 people come forward with allegations
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The moment angry Phillip Schofield tells Gino D'Acampo he's gone 'too far' as he makes VERY lewd quip in historic This Morning clip
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EXCLUSIVEChicken Shop Date star Amelia Dimoldenberg's new boyfriend revealed - and he's already dated one of the biggest pop stars there is
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Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner looks sombre at charity lunch in first sighting since it was revealed love rival Lauryn Goodman 'is moving to Italy'
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Kristin Davis reveals Sarah Jessica Parker is 'still mad' over iconic Sex And The City episode
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Jessica Alba officially files for divorce from Cash Warren with NO prenup after nearly 17 years of marriage
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Lila Moss, 22, pays homage to her famous mum Kate, 51, as she stuns in the same plunging satin top and blazer at New York Fashion Week
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Gino D'Acampo jokes about 'playing around' with Holly Willoughby's genitals in historic clip - as he is axed by ITV over 'inappropriate behaviour'
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Teen Mom's Catelynn Lowell breaks down in tears as she is blocked from seeing daughter by her adoptive parents
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Chappell Roan challenges music executive who criticized her Grammy speech about healthcare for the needy
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Could Karen Gillan REALLY be the next 007?...The Scots actors who could be in the running to walk in Sir Sean's footsteps
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Bachelor 'villain' Jordan Kimball reveals he is expecting his second child with wife Christina
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Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Chrysí Vardinogianni tie the knot after whirlwind romance
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Jenna Bush Hager horrifies her Today cohost as she candidly opens up about daughter's shock birth
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Richard Gere, 75, cosies up to wife Alejandra Silva, 41, at the Goya Awards - after revealing they're 'happier than ever' living in Madrid
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Bethenny Frankel, 54, is accused of copying Britney Spears by posting a bikini 'thirst trap' video from Miami
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EXCLUSIVEGino D'Acampo is axed by ITV over 'sexually inappropriate' behaviour: Broadcaster pulls all TV chef's upcoming shows
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Kate Moss, 51, is the epitome of chic in a silky gold slip dress as she sits front row for the Calvin Klein show at New York Fashion Week
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Lizzie Cundy, 56, reveals the VERY unique way she caught her partner cheating before moving on with new mystery man
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Beaming Gino D'Acampo enjoys night out with wife Jessica Stellina Morrison and co-star Fred Sirieix just 24 hours before ITV axe
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EXCLUSIVEHolly Willoughby reveals the horrifying moment she was forced to clean the toilets at Glastonbury
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Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' family slam his widow Allison Holker for sharing gritty details of late dancer's 'secret' life
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Love Island's Molly Smith flaunts her toned physique in a skimpy white bikini as she shares sizzling snaps with boyfriend Tom Clare in Dubai
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shows off her toned figure as she models her new M&S lingerie collection
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Savannah Guthrie reveals her most embarrassing interview ever was with a Kardashian
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Justin Bieber debuts goatee with 'soul patch' while struggling to keep his slacks on as fans continue to worry
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Kim Kardashian 'set to reunite' with ex Pete Davidson... two years after split
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Revealed: The new way rich celebrities are trying to stop me telling you about their sordid behaviour - and you'll be shocked to see who's tried it: KATIE HIND
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Sir Elton John, 77, admits he's had days 'where he feels miserable' about his declining vision after an infection left him blind in one eye
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The Simpsons legend reveals eerie reason he could be REPLACED on the show
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New comedies, a cancer-scammer drama and the so-bad-it's-good movie from Nicola Peltz Beckham: The 20 hottest shows and films to stream right now
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Princess Sofia of Sweden gives birth to 'healthy' baby girl in Stockholm with husband Prince Carl Philip by her side
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EXCLUSIVEThis beloved TV star often linked to the Brat Pack had an infamous 'affair' with co-star Demi Moore... can YOU guess who it is?
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EXCLUSIVEBlake Lively NOT on Taylor Swift's Super Bowl guestlist to watch Travis Kelce amid It Ends With Us saga
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EXCLUSIVELatest Love Island All Stars bombshell REVEALED - and she's set to shake up a rekindled couple on the show
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Netflix fans so 'hooked' on new true crime series they 'won't sleep' until they've binge-watched every episode
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Kelsey Parker reveals how late Tom's parents have reacted to her pregnancy as she shares the realities of 'keeping his memory alive'
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Sienna Miller, 43, flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a bra and jeans and cosies up to boyfriend Oli Green, 27, in racy new Frame denim campaign
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I joined OnlyFans at 19 and made £9,000 a month - but then I realised the shocking truth about the site
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Venus Williams sparks engagement rumors with Italian beau as tennis icon shows off huge ring
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Maya Jama sets pulses racing as she flaunts her incredible figure in a skimpy orange bikini during break from filming Love Island All Stars
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EXCLUSIVEKanye West is accused of 'endangering Jewish people around the world' by leading religious charities after latest anti-Semitic rant
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TOWIE's Chloe Meadows flashes her toned abs in bronze bikini as she films with Courtney Green and Ella Rae Wise at beach club in Bali
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What if Sam Kerr had said someone was 'stupid and black', prosecutor asks jury in Chelsea star's racially-aggravated harassment trial
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Henry Cavill's James Bond audition footage unearthed after 20 years - as director reveals just how close he was to getting Daniel Craig's coveted role
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Gordon Ramsay stays silent on Gino D'Acampo allegations but refused to join the Italian chef on road trip ITV show after five year partnership
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Love Island: All Stars SPOILER: Chaos as shock recoupling sees two Islanders be dumped from the villa without warning
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Channel 4 fans fume 'we've been left high and dry' as popular series disappears from screens and TV schedules without explanation
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Revealed: Exactly how much money scandal-hit Russell Brand has made in the last year - as I expose his VERY surprising living arrangement
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Kanye West goes nuclear: 'Nazi' rapper says he loves Hitler, DOES control wife Bianca Censori and is prepared to die as he launches into vile rant
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Bhad Bhabie is 'seen physically assaulting' her mother during heated altercation in dramatic video
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Pop Idol and West End star Darius Campbell Danesh left six-figure fortune after his accidental drug death aged 41
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Hailee Steinfeld kisses Josh Allen on the lips while flashing her $500K diamond engagement ring at NFL Honors
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Amandaland star Lucy Punch's raunchy past! Actress' brazen nude scene is revealed while she also strips down to fetish wear in cheeky movie moments
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Love Island: All Stars: SPOILER: Snog, Marry, Pie challenge sparks more drama as unexpected smooches shock the islanders
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Jeremy Vine screams in agony as he experiences 'period pains' on BBC Radio 2 and admits that he's got 'empathy' for women now
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Robbie Williams thanks his 'lower than average sized-penis' in wild acceptance speech at AACTA Awards as biopic Better Man sweeps up at Aussie Oscars
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Strictly's Nikita fights back tears on Loose Women and admits 'life is not easy' as he makes heartbreaking family confession
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Naomi Campbell says she was the victim of a 'concerted deception' by a colleague which led to her being banned from being a trustee of her own fashion charity
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Music teacher, 43, who starred in Channel 4 show Educating Cardiff is accused of sexual assault and making indecent image of a child
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Kelsea Ballerini postpones multiple tour dates after abruptly ending Buffalo concert due to illness
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Diddy responds to Kanye West after he called for disgraced rapper to be freed from jail in social media meltdown
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She's the nepo baby of one of the biggest stars in showbiz and could be about to become a huge name in fashion but can YOU guess who it is?
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Under fire TV chef Gino D'Acampo served prison time after breaking into home of pop star Paul Young
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Chappell Roan blasted by record executive after demanding artists earn a 'living wage'
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Inside the most controversial royal wedding of the year: 'Playboy' Prince Nikolaos will tie the knot with friend and divorcee of two years
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will spend time 'connecting more' following Super Bowl 2025
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Kanye West goes on ANOTHER rant claiming he is 'greatest musician ever' as rapper continues to praise Hitler
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EXCLUSIVEGino D'Acampo's TV shows are pulled from ITV schedules as chef faces 'dozens' of claims of 'sexually inappropriate' behaviour
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Kanye West says he has 'dominion' over wife Bianca Censori and she can't wear anything 'without his approval' as he responds to coercive control claims
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Dancing On Ice's Michaela Strachan 'falls flat on her face' in 'Gemma Collins-style' tumble - and reveals muscle spasm that left her 'unable to move'
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Romeo and Brooklyn Beckham take a leaf out of their dad's book as they go shirtless in sizzling new snaps - while Cruz teases new music
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Drake fans on alert after public health warning issued over contagious disease at his show
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EXCLUSIVEGino D'Acampo 'said and did whatever he wanted': ITV insiders reveal 'on-set antics' of celebrity chef 'clearly upset people he worked with'
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EXCLUSIVEPrince Harry and Meghan Markle get set for a warm welcome as they arrive for the Invictus Games in Canada today
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EXCLUSIVEStaggering amount Bianca Censori could earn from OnlyFans sex tape with Kanye West following Grammys stunt
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Julia Fox 'pokes fun' at lookalike Bianca Censori with 'topless' look at New York Fashion Week after her ex Kanye West's wife broke the internet
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Alan Carr claims Amanda Holden is 'very bossy' and would 'always tell him what to do' on their home renovation show
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The Crown's Meg Bellamy splits from long-term boyfriend Connor Dutton and enjoys new romance
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Olivia Wilde, 40, and her new man Dane DiLiegro, 36, are going strong as the pair are spotted looking loved-up again at LA Lakers game
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Kanye West's misogynistic rant in full: Rapper lashes out as he fat shames female plus size models - but Adele is exempt
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Kate Cassidy's defiant message to cruel trolls as she defends the outfit she wore to Liam Payne's funeral
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Ryan Reynolds pays emotional tribute to Wrexham superfan who finally lost his three-year battle with cancer aged just 15
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BBC fans blast broadcaster for 'ruining Saturday night TV' as huge show pulled from screens in schedule shake-up
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Alex Jones sparks health concerns as she returns to The One Show - and panicked fans gasp 'couldn't they find someone to replace her?!'
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Olivia Attwood oozes glamour in a flowing white dress as she joins stylish Georgia Fowler at WeWearAustralian New York Fashion Week event
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Fast & Furious legends Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Ludacris reunite for epic Super Bowl ad
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Did Meghan Markle's Instagram charity boast upset Adam Levine and Billie Eilish?
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Pregnant Jesy Nelson shows off her growing baby bump and shares a sweet message to her unborn twins
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Sadie Sink poses in pink alongside Maya Hawke and Carey Mulligan in New York as the three actresses enjoy the Prada Cocktail party
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MOLLY CLAYTON: Lottie Moss has branded me 'jealous' after I revealed our encounter from hell. Well Lottie, here's what I think of you...
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Zara McDermott shows off her toned abs in crop top as she shares her photos from Thailand work trip as she moves on from Sam Thompson split
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Deal Or No Deal contestant breaks down in tears after losing out on biggest ever prize - leaving viewers 'gutted and heartbroken'
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Renée Zellweger comforts Kate Garraway over 'very raw and sad' loss of Derek Draper in emotional Good Morning Britain interview
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Inside Gino D'Acampo's fascinating 22-year marriage: From staying united throughout prison stint to enjoying 'the single life' apart
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James Cook enjoys night out with girlfriend Lauren Brown - who bears a striking resemblance to his pregnant ex-wife Poppy Delevingne
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Katie Holmes and Winnie Harlow wow at the Christian Siriano New York runway show along with Julianne Hough and a host of other stars
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Holly Willoughby 2.0! Presenter admits she is 'totally out of her comfort zone' and 'scared' amid launch of new TV show Celebrity Bear Hunt
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Lila Moss goes braless in a plunging silk top as she joins leggy Nicole Richie and Kesha at the launch of YSL Beauty Candy Club in New York
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OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue insists her husband is 'very proud' of her after shocking '1,057-men sex stunt' - and even takes part in her wild challenges
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Russell Crowe, 60, shows off his slimmed down physique and youthful looks as he makes dapper appearance in black suit at AACTA Awards
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Kate Beckinsale cuts a glamorous figure in a black tulle gown as she presents at the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards in LA
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EXCLUSIVEMeghan plays perfect hostess for Netflix - but with no cooking, no recipe ideas... and barely a glimpse of Harry, writes ALISON BOSHOFF
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Demi Moore gives emotional update on Bruce Willis amid his dementia battle
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EXCLUSIVETaylor Swift reacts to Travis Kelce's Donald Trump comments as fans rage at Kansas Chiefs star for not defending singer
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Kesha puts on a leggy display in black leotard and matching leather boots as she performs at YSL Beauty Candy Club in NYC
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Sir Elton John reveals the real reason for THAT furious studio meltdown as he confirms he 'dreads' playing live and will never return to the stage
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Dragons' Den fans open-mouthed as businessman snubs two investors after 'strange' showdown - and accepts 'greedy' offer against all odds
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Emmerdale fans convinced star has secretly quit soap ahead of planned exit as character 'disappears' without a trace - fuming 'what a pathetic waste!'
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The allegations Gino D'Acampo is facing - including a 'disgusting' Cornetto threat and a crude joke about a young colleague's 'perfect t***'
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George Clooney looks suave in a grey wool coat and green turtleneck as he attends press conference for Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway
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Amandaland star Samuel Anderson sends fans into a frenzy as 'heartthrob' on the new Motherland spin-off... and you'll never guess where you've seen him before
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Princess Eugenie enjoys A-list night out at Chiltern Firehouse in chic ensemble
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The Apprentice fans fume 'I've never cringed so hard' as they sink claws into 'worst episode they've ever watched'
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Troubled Justin Bieber looks disheveled out in New York City as A-list friends jet in to support Hailey Bieber amid 'marriage woes'
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Isla Fisher's Britpop night out! Actress departs Chiltern Firehouse after evening with Noel Gallagher and Jamie Hince
