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It is 24 years since Prince Edward and Sophie were married at St George's Chapel Windsor following a five year relationship. (left) The Duke of Edinburgh, 59, who is the youngest son of the late Queen, had first come across Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1987 when she was working in public relations for Capital Radio. However their wholesome story really began after a second encounter six years later when Sophie, 58, was in charge of the publicity for Edward's Real Tennis Challenge....read
Inside Prince William's schooldays at Eton that 'broke royal tradition' - from 'Pop' club to weekly tea with his grandmother... as son George looks set to follow in his footsteps at prestigious Windsor school
02/07/23 06:55While the nine-year-old Prince is currently attending Lambrook prep school, it is thought that George will eventually transfer to Eton, where his father spent five happy years.Adorable moment youngster asks Prince Edward to take a photo with his royal-loving friend's Lego brick during Duke's visit to an inclusive beach in Northern Ireland
01/07/23 15:50The Duke of Edinburgh, 59, met with families enjoying activities on Portstewart Inclusive Beach yesterday to see the work of the Mae Murray Foundation.The day that marked the largest gathering of royals in London since the Queen's 1946 wedding... We look back at the wedding of Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece on their 28th anniversary
01/07/23 08:48It is remembered as one of the biggest gathering of royals in London since Queen Elizabeth's wedding to Prince Philip in 1946.What goes on tour, stays on tour... or does it? Royal hen and stag dos revealed - from Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson being 'arrested' to Meghan Markle's low-key party at Soho Farmhouse
30/06/23 06:02It is difficult to imagine the royal family conforming to the wild traditions of the stag and hen do but they have enjoyed their last days of freedom with as many antics as any other bride or groom-to-be.That sounds like my grandfather' Prince William's heartwarming reaction to cheeky anecdote about Prince Philip during Northern Ireland trip
28/06/23 15:14While the royal was being shown around the Skainos Centre in Belfast yesterday, a Methodist minister told William about his late grandparents' visit to Belfast in March 2008.'We didn't know you were coming!' Hilarious moment royal fans enjoying a spa day dash out to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla on their visit to Poundbury
27/06/23 11:40The Monarchs looked in great spirits as they arrived in Dorchester this morning ahead of their visit of Poundbury, where they admired the new garden built in the honour of the Duke of Edinburgh.Duke doubles! Prince Edward looks the spitting image of his father Prince Philip as he steps out at the Guards Polo Club
26/06/23 21:06Spectators at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park did a double-take at the weekend when they saw their royal visitor.Who is the Royals' favourite Royal? When it comes to lashings of friendly good humour and that 1000-watt smile, there's only one answer!
26/06/23 06:16The Duchess of Edinburgh was remarked as being the late Queen's 'favourite' family member, but it seems that other members of the Royal Family enjoy Sophie's company just as much.What is the tragic saga that explains why Prince Charles walked Diana's goddaughter down the aisle - even though her own father was there in the church?
25/06/23 06:54King Charles is fondly remembered for walking Meghan Markle down the aisle - but this was not the first time that the former Prince of Wales has stepped up to take on the responsibility.Why IS this photograph of Andrew such a headache for King Charles? And what has Princess Anne got to do with it? The Mail's Richard Eden explains...
21/06/23 11:35If a picture speaks a thousand words, then this photograph of Prince Edward enjoying a leisurely horse ride with Prince Andrew tell us a great deal...EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Labour grandee Dame Margaret Beckett reveals why she took Prince Philip to task over his comments on the unemployed
20/06/23 23:30EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Labour grandee Dame Margaret Beckett (pictured with the late Queen and Duke) has shed fascinating new light on her party's relationship with the Royal Family.'To dads everywhere...' Royals share touching photos to mark Father's Day, including the King and Prince Philip - and Charles in happier times with Princes William and Harry at Balmoral
18/06/23 09:35The royals have been marking Father's Day, with Prince William publishing a snap of himself with his three children while the King and Queen also marked the day, sharing a touching montage.Sophie stuns in white! Duchess of Edinburgh wears elegant ensemble as she travels to Trooping the Colour with Prince Edward nearby on horseback
17/06/23 10:48Sophie, 58, looked a vision in white as she travelled in a carriage alongside Timothy Laurence, Princess Anne's husband towards Horse Guards Parade in London today.Trooping the Colour in spectacular pictures: a look back at the balcony appearances and the changing face of the Royal Family through the decades - including the year Princess Diana made her debut
17/06/23 06:12Trooping the Colour has marked the official birthday of the Sovereign for more than 260 years. These balcony photos are a telling portrait, from a young Princess Elizabeth to Prince Louis's debut.Sweet childhood drawings of 'Mummy' and 'Papa' by a young King Charles have sold for £57,000 at auction - nearly DOUBLE their listed price
16/06/23 15:40Charles's childhood drawings, along with childhood photos of the monarch and his sister, Princess Anne, were expected to fetch £30,000 at auction.'I can't stop laughing about it!' Vick Hope reveals how her mother sneakily introduced herself to Prince Edward at Buckingham Palace event
15/06/23 21:24The TV presenter, 33, was invited to speak at the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Ceremony at Buckingham Palace earlier this month.Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh is winning hearts with her 'common touch' and is King Charles' secret weapon, says royal expert
13/06/23 15:13Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK magazine the mother-of-two has the 'common touch' thanks to her her 'normal life' before marrying into the royal family.Charles' charming childhood: Picture of King playing on a swing with Princess Anne go up for auction - alongside drawings he did of 'Mummy and Papa' as a six-year-old
13/06/23 08:35The collection also includes snaps of a young King Charles playing in Buckingham Palace with his sister Princess Anne, with the pair playing on a swing together.Prince Andrew enjoys horse ride with brother Prince Edward in Windsor as duke refuses to leave his Royal Lodge during building works over fears he 'might never get back in'
12/06/23 12:39Andrew, 63, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 59, were out and about in Windsor Great Park early this morning - with both royals dressed casually in shirts rolled up to their elbows.EMILY PRESCOTT: Princess Kate has a secret body double at Chelsea boutique Catherine Walker
11/06/23 00:42EMILY PRESCOTT: The Princess of Wales (pictured) is such a valued customer for Catherine Walker that I hear she even has her own bespoke mannequin at the label's Chelsea boutique.Prince of SPEED: How the Duke of Edinburgh loved driving fast cars and carriages and flying planes and helicopters... but had TWO crashes when the Queen was a passenger, more than six decades before that notorious Land Rover smash at Sandringham
10/06/23 06:37Prince Philip was a committed petrol head, and owned cars including an Aston Martin Lagonda. Above: The Duke sitting behind the wheel of an Aston Martin race car in 1963.Sarah Ferguson says she's 'very proud' that daughter Princess Beatrice wore her tiara to royal wedding in Jordan and said she looked 'incredible'
09/06/23 18:01The Duchess of York, 63, shared her thoughts on her daughter's choice of tiara in a recent episode of her lifestyle podcast Tea Talks With Sarah, posting a clip on her Instagram page.Retracing his father's footsteps: Duke of Edinburgh visits Woodrow High House - where Prince Philip's very first royal engagement took place
07/06/23 13:49Woodrow High House in Buckinghamshire is home to the London Youth charity, which provides outdoor education to young people living in the British capital.A doting young mother! Heartwarming photos of the late Queen cradling King Charles at his Buckingham Palace Christening go up for auction
06/06/23 10:35The touching black-and-white prints - which are being sold by Salisbury-based auctioneer Woolley & Wallis - show the late Queen lovingly cradling her firstborn in 1948.We see them on tour in the world's most colourful destinations. But can you guess where the Royals ACTUALLY want to go this summer?
31/05/23 12:36For all their wealth and status, the Royal Family favours predictability when it comes to summer holidays, returning to the same places year after year...Cocaine-snorting carer and gambling addict who stole £75,000 from elderly couple is jailed: Female thief cleared out accounts of trusting 91-year-old woman and her WWII hero husband - who tragically died before he saw justice served
28/05/23 21:00Bill Gass, a Royal Navy veteran who served in Prince Philip's flotilla in the Second World War, and his wife Annie had 'no inkling' they were victims of what a judge branded a 'dreadful offence'.The couple who charmed the world: How the Queen and Prince Philip's romance began with teenage crush, blossomed on the dance floor and led to 73-year marriage that transfixed millions
28/05/23 14:06The then Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh married in November 1947, after a courtship that had lasted for nearly a decade. Above: At a ball in 1947; and meeting in 1939.In pictures: A history of royal weddings - from Grace Kelly's dress that caused gasps to Sarah Chatto's timeless bridal gown and former Peep Show actress Sophie Winkleman's daring sweetheart neckline
27/05/23 07:25From Queen Victoria and Albert, Diana and Charles to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry , we've compiled a timeline of Royal Weddings that have taken place across the globe since 1840.RICHARD KAY: How the gentlemen of Pratt's are spluttering into their claret after the aristocratic owner of Britain's poshest club opened its doors to lady members without consultation or a ballot
25/05/23 21:22What has incensed the gentlemen of Pratt's is that the decision was imposed without consultation or a ballot. Instead, they were informed by letter and email.NORMAN BAKER: 'Pomp and pageantry at the public expense, while Charles sits on a vast, multi-million pound fortune, is a sure way to drum up republican support. The King should be careful...'
24/05/23 05:30EXCLUSIVE: King Charles wants to see a slimmed-down monarchy. He is wise, for he will know that the sheer wealth of the Royal Family is its point of maximum vulnerability, says NORMAN BAKER.Prince Andrew goes for a ride with his brother Edward as it is claimed he will not give up Royal Lodge and King Charles has 'no power' to force him into smaller Frogmore Cottage
20/05/23 12:03Princes Andrew and Edward were seen chatting as they took their horses out near Windsor Castle on a gloriously sunny morning in the town.Prince Philip's sister Princess Sophie sat opposite HITLER at henchman Hermann Goering's wedding... and the Duke of Edinburgh was surrounded by Nazi in-laws at sister Cecilie's funeral in Hitler's Germany
18/05/23 05:30Princess Sophie was one of three of Philip's sisters who married men who became leading members of the Nazi party. Above: The princess sitting opposite Hitler at Goering's wedding.ANDREW LOWNIE: From Wallis Simpson's affair with a car salesman to the FBI's Mountbatten probe, our Royal Family and the government are colluding to destroy Royal records and falsify the past. Why DO we let them?
17/05/23 05:30EXCLUSIVE: A new reign is a chance to assess the past and see how things might be done differently. Will King Charles seize the moment? I am not convinced, writes ANDREW LOWNIEFrom the rented home where the Queen and Prince Philip began bringing up King Charles, to the 'fort' where Edward VIII signed Abdication papers: some of the lesser-known properties with links to the royals
16/05/23 11:42Windlesham Moor, in Surrey, was lived in by the late Queen and Prince Philip for two years after their wedding in 1947. There they spent time with their eldest son, the then Prince Charles.Prince Edward takes on Jermaine Jenas at a Duke of Edinburgh Award event at Buckingham Palace - as he notes the 'huge space' left by his late father Prince Philip
15/05/23 17:54Prince Edward hosted his first official Duke of Edinburgh Award event since he became its patron in March this year as he invited Gold award winners and their families to celebrate.What do the stars tell us about the Royal Family's relationships? The Queen and Philip were a match made in heaven, writes astrologer PATRICK ARUNDELL. But Harry and Meghan's close bond must survive the confusing energies of Neptune!
15/05/23 05:30Powerful astrological forces are playing out in the most intimate realm, shaping the relationships which not only sustain the lives of the individual Royals, but help hold the Monarchy itself together.Before Spare rocked the Royals: The other memoirs that caused shockwaves - from nanny Marion Crawford's 'betrayal' spilling secrets about Queen's childhood to Andrew Morton's revelatory biography of Princess Diana
15/05/23 05:30When it was published in 1950, Marion Crawford's book, The Little Princesses, was a national sensation. Above: 'Crawfie' with young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret.Proud mum moment! Duchess of Edinburgh braves the rain at Royal Windsor Horse Show to watch daughter Lady Louise compete in carriage driving contest
12/05/23 13:55The Duchess of Edinburgh wrapped up warm in a oversized cream coat at the Royal Windsor Horse Show today. Sophie, 58, braved the rain as she presented rosettes to competitors.Hardest-working royal is revealed (but fifth place is unexpected!)
11/05/23 17:45King Charles carried out 4,854 engagements between 2013 and 2022 - compared to his sister Anne on 4,693. In third place was their brother Prince Edward on 3,155.Giddy up! Prince Edward dons a virtual reality head set as he jumps on a model steed at the Royal Windsor Horse show
11/05/23 17:19Edward shook hands with attendees as the car was handed over, and was also pictured enjoying the Royal Windsor Horse Show - which his late mother regularly attended.Royal equerry to Royal husband: How Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence rose from being an unknown aide to the Queen to Princess Anne's devoted husband after low-key 1992 wedding
11/05/23 15:41After serving as Her Late Majesty's Equerry in the 1980s, Sir Tim made the leap from royal servant to royal spouse. Above: Sir Tim, then the Queen's Equerry, is seen with Princess Anne in 1989.Revealed: King Charles is the hardest-working royal with nearly 5,000 engagements in a decade - while one family member you wouldn't expect is in fifth place
11/05/23 05:30King Charles carried out 4,854 engagements between 2013 and 2022 - compared to his sister Anne on 4,693. In third place was their brother Prince Edward on 3,155.The prestigious Royal Windsor Horse Show starts today, an annual highlight for the Royal Family. But for the first time in its history, one VERY special guest will be missing....
10/05/23 14:31The Royal Windsor Horse Show, opening today, has been one of the most anticipated events on the royal calendar because of its close connection with The Queen, as these touching pictures show.Lady Louise Windsor shared a love of carriage driving with her grandfather, Prince Philip. But there is another - and very personal - reason why she held a special place in his heart
09/05/23 11:10Lady Louise, Prince Edward's eldest child, did not adopt an HRH title and became the first royal to bear the surname Mountbatten-Windsor - allowing Philip's surname to survive.OK, so Sophie CAN dance! But what about the others? The times the Royals showed us they know how to boogie (including when Kate did a flirty little jig in front of William)
09/05/23 09:52It's not uncommon for members of the Royal Family to be pulled on to the dance floor. But some have shone brighter than others, with Queen Maxima looking particularly impressive.Puppy love! Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh takes part in a class at Guide Dogs for the Blind Association training centre in Reading
08/05/23 12:40Sophie, 58, was joined with her husband, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, 59, in Reading as the third day of Coronation events continue for the royals.'He stole the show': Fans rejoice as Kermit The Frog 'brings some serious groove' to the Coronation Concert while dancing to Take That with Prince Edward in the Royal box
07/05/23 23:32Much to the amusement of the Duke of Edinburgh, Kermit belted out the lyrics to the 1995 smash hit Never Forget.Sophie... Queen of the moves! Duchess of Edinburgh can't contain her excitement as she boogies along to Lionel Richie at Windsor concert
07/05/23 20:31Sophie, 58, was beaming with joy as she threw her hands into the air when the performer took to the stage at Windsor Castle today and sang his hit tune 'All Night Long'.Beautiful in black! Lady Louise Windsor, 19, cuts an elegant figure as she joins the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and her younger brother James for the Coronation concert
07/05/23 19:33The 19-year-old royal looked elegant in a black number as she joined her parents and brother for tonight's star-studded concert in Windsor.Coronation coral! Sophie looks stunning in vibrant dress as she joins her family for the concert at Windsor
07/05/23 19:18The Duchess of Edinburgh looked typically elegant as she joined Prince Edward, Lady Louise and James, Earl of Wessex, at the star-studded Coronation concert this evening.Mmm delicious... Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh tuck into coronation chicken pie at Big Lunch in Surrey (and there's not a quiche in sight!)
07/05/23 15:10The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh tucked into a selection of party food today as they attended a Big Lunch event in Cranleigh, Surrey, the day after the Coronation of King Charles III.Was Kate's stunning headpiece a tribute to Queen Elizabeth? Princess of Wales's flower tiara harks back to the late monarch's bridesmaids at her wedding in 1947
07/05/23 10:01The Princess of Wales's floral coronation headpiece harks back to images of the late Queen Elizabeth's bridesmaids as they appeared alongside her at her wedding.EMILY PRESCOTT: Will Dominic West get to put on the Crown for another series?
06/05/23 21:10EMILY PRESCOTT: Netflix insiders have let slip that Dominic West may be back playing Prince Charles in another series of The Crown which could bring the story up to his Coronation.My brother the king! Princess Anne warms royal fans' hearts with 'look of pride' in Charles' direction during his Coronation
06/05/23 15:54The moment the Princess Royal, 72, appeared to beam with pride at her big brother being crowned King wasn't lost on royal fans watching at home.Lip reader reveals what the royals said during the Coronation - from Kate and Sophie's funny exchange to Prince William urging his kids to pay attention
06/05/23 15:25Lip reader Jacqui Press watched the live broadcast of the coronation at Westminster Abbey and gave her verdict as to what was said during the big day.The royalty-worshipping villagers of Vanuatu celebrate Coronation with new picture of King Charles as his crowning is marked across the world with events from Croatia to Cameroon
06/05/23 11:26Coronation fever has swept all over the world today, as thousands have gone above and beyond to celebrate the historic crowning of King Charles.Lady Louise steals the show! Sophie and Edward's daughter, 19, is the picture of elegance as she arrives with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and brother James, Viscount Severn
06/05/23 10:09The Duchess of Edinburgh looked elegant today as she joined her husband the Duke of Edinburgh and their children Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn for the King's Coronation.The King finally falls for his castle: For decades, Charles spent as little time as he could at Windsor - to avoid troubling memories of Diana and his overbearing father. Now he's there once a week and is making it more homely, writes RICHARD KAY
05/05/23 22:07Students of royal history have been paying particular attention to one of the wood-panelled receiving rooms at Windsor Castle (pictured).From the Queen's personal pen to a set of toy soldiers, Antiques Roadshow expert Hilary Kay on... Royal Treasures of '53
05/05/23 21:30Ahead of King Charles's Coronation at Westminster Abbey this weekend, Hilary Kay looks at remarkable objects from the late Queen Elizabeth II's own Coronation in 1953.I got Charles wrong for years - because I was swayed by Philip, who thought him... not tough enough, extravagant and a hopeless romantic, writes royal biographer GYLES BRANDRETH
05/05/23 21:00GYLES BRANDRETH: I am lucky enough to have met King Charles III (pictured). I am honoured to be attending his Coronation. I admire him hugely, but for many years, I think I got him wrong.The REAL reason Lady Pamela Hicks wasn't invited to the Coronation? King 'hasn't forgotten' how her father Lord Mountbatten 'convinced the Queen' to stop Charles marrying Camilla', Sarah Vine tells Palace Confidential
05/05/23 10:11Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine claimed the real reason Lady Pamela Hicks isn't invited to the Coronation in London tomorrow is because her father prevented Charles from marrying Camilla.Tribe who worshipped Prince Philip ready themselves for the coronation after declaring Charles 'son of their power'
04/05/23 21:02Chief Johnson Iakapass said there will be a flag-raising ceremony and lots of kava - a traditional drink - to celebrate King Charles III's coronation.That magnificent man in his flying machine! Pictures show how Prince Philip spent nearly 6,000 hours in the sky in 59 different aircraft after gaining his wings on this day 70 years ago
04/05/23 16:22Exactly 70 years ago today, the late Duke of Edinburgh's formal time as a pilot began when he gained his wings after training with the RAF.The 'Spice Girls of their day'! Whatever happened to the Coronation maids of honour, the six women who stood by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the historic 1953 ceremony?
03/05/23 11:24They have described themselves as the 'Spice Girls' of their day - the six maids of honour who flanked Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her Coronation on 2 June 1953.Princess Anne says lockdown 'stole' father Prince Philip's final years because he was robbed of social interaction as she reveals rare glimpse of royal views on Covid restrictions
02/05/23 12:37The Princess Royal revealed her thoughts on how the pandemic affected her family and others during an interview with Canadian public broadcaster CBC.Kate's stunning SECOND, secret, wedding dress that was completely different to her first (and gave her the freedom to dance the night away...)
02/05/23 11:35While the Royal Wedding of 2011 will be remembered for Kate's stunning Alexander McQueen gown, there was also a second, more secret dress that wowed guests at the reception.From bar tender to Royal stalwart - meet Jack Brooksbank, the young businessman who won the heart of Princess Eugenie and plays an influential role at the heart of the Windsors
02/05/23 05:30Described as 'bar manager' and 'brand ambassador' Jack Brooksbank is a popular figure in the family and a strong, reliable companion for Princess Eugenie.Their Royal Heightnesses! We reveal how tall the Windsors REALLY are - and the answers might surprise you...
01/05/23 10:38Have you ever wondered how you'd measure up next to The Queen or perhaps a future King? Well, look no further as we compare some of the best-known figures in the Royal Family.The very down-to-earth royal: How Princess Margaret's 'unassuming' and artistic daughter Lady Sarah Chatto is her total opposite - and was 'adored' by Queen Elizabeth
01/05/23 05:30Lady Sarah Chatto, who turns 59 today, is the only daughter of the Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones. She had a particularly close relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth.Queen's sweet six words of joy and approval to Prince Philip during Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding
30/04/23 16:25The Queen revealed her joy at the marriage of her grandson Prince William to Kate Middleton, uttering words of wholehearted approval to her husband as the newly weds emerged in 2011.Pull the other one! News that each of the country's 38,000 church bells will ring for the king next Saturday prompted Stephanie Sofokleous to recall her own curious crash course in campanology
30/04/23 05:01Stephanie Sofokleous recounts being 15 and keen to gain her bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award. She had to commit to learning a new skill. Hence, bell ringing came along.'We're a family, not a firm': How 18-year-old Charles hinted at the sort of King he would become... 54 years ago during Christmas at Windsor Castle
29/04/23 22:06In footage captured when he was just 18, Charles says: 'I like to think of us more as a family rather than as a firm. I tend to think of my family as very special people.'We are ALL invited to swear our allegiance to the King: How historic break with centuries of tradition will turn Charles' big day into the People's Coronation
29/04/23 21:04Millions of people will be called upon to swear 'true allegiance' to King Charles at the Coronation, it can be revealed.So why exactly does Prince William never wear a wedding ring - while his brother Prince Harry is never seen without one?
29/04/23 12:12Prince Harry was given a modern, platinum band during his wedding ceremony while Prince William chose not to receive a ring, following the example of Prince Philip and Prince Andrew.I nearly fainted in front of the whole world - just as the Queen was about to be anointed! LADY GLENCONNER recalls her starring role in Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation, when she almost passed out due to a very tight Maid of Honour dress and an empty stomach
28/04/23 21:31LADY GLENCONNER: 'YOU'VE BEEN ASKED TO BE A MAID OF HONOUR AT THE QUEEN'S CORONATION,' it read in commanding capitals.The tragic history of Aberfan: Survivors of disaster which killed 144 meet William and Kate - as woman tells Princess how she held a dead classmate's hand for support after her brother and sister were both killed
28/04/23 15:33Former Pantglas Primary School pupils Gareth Jones, 63, and Gaynor Madgwick, both cheated death in October 1966 when disaster struck the mining village in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.Showing off his playful side! Hilarious moment King Charles dramatically deflates his diving suit on 1975 trip to Canada is shared in new BBC documentary
27/04/23 18:36A clip from upcoming BBC documentary Charles R: The Making of a Monarch shows the then Prince of Wales show off his sense of humour during a freezing excursion in Canada.Frail, but with her customary brilliant smile, Queen Elizabeth was secretly paving the way for Charles's accession (and still working just two days before her death): ROBERT HARDMAN charts the final months of the longest reign in history
26/04/23 14:01Historians can (and will) debate her legacies for years to come, but it is safe to say that there was only one which really mattered to Elizabeth II: the future.A peek at one's private life: King is seen flying a plane solo, decorating a Christmas tree in Windsor and visiting Malta in unseen footage released for new BBC documentary charting Charles' journey to the throne
25/04/23 21:01A new BBC documentary called Charles R: The Making of a Monarch will air at the end of April, and will feature previously unseen footage of the new king.
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'Firm, tone and hydrate': Women praise sell-out face cream that promises to deliver an 'instant uplift' in as little as seven days SHOPPING
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This Morning fans slate 'worst opening to a show ever' and wonder if they're hallucinating after Josie Gibson and Craig Doyle's car crash intro
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Emily at the Olympics! Lily Collins styles sequined beret as she emulates her Netflix character to cheer on USA at Olympics in Paris
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BBC asks Huw Edwards to return more than £200,000 he was paid after being arrested over child abuse images
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Love Island's Jess is seen getting VERY cosy with bombshell Harry just days after Hugo split as worse-for-wear Islanders take to drinking in the streets
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Kym Marsh, 48, shows her youthful side in dog ears as she steps out with toyboy Samuel Thomas, 29, following their performance in 101 Dalmatians The Musical
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The Repair Shop fans panic as beloved BBC star 'goes missing' from new series - demanding 'where are they?!
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Dafne Keen stuns in a red figure-hugging halterneck dress as she steps out for the It Ends With Us London screening in Deadpool & Wolverine crossover
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The changing face of Blake Lively: Inside star's glamorous transformation from baby-faced teen to Hollywood leading lady
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Saturday Night Live movie FIRST LOOK: Trailer recreates the very first SNL episode from 1975 with 'chaotic scenes' and 'lookalike actors'
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Sabrina Carpenter, 25, turns heads in a figure-hugging gold dress amid mounting plastic surgery speculation
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Prince Philip's last gaffe revealed: Aled Jones discloses never-before-heard hilarious interruption Duke of Edinburgh would make
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Moment Travis Scott is seen in the back of French cop car as details emerge of 'drunk' 5am fight in Parisian five-star hotel that led to his arrest
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The Umbrella Academy fans 'want to cry, scream and throw up' after 'nauseating' age gap love scenes - demanding an apology from show creator
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King Carl Gustaf of Sweden tries out the famous 'no sex' cardboard beds all in the Olympic Village in Paris
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Taylor Swift beefs up security for her London shows after cancelling Vienna concerts amid terror plot - as 'Swiftonomics' uncover the cost of axed gigs
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Blake Lively says her new movie It Ends With Us is a story of 'joy, pain, possibility, and trauma' as she reveals what the role means to her
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Ekin-Su Culculoglu looks worlds away from her Love Island days as she debuts a major new hair transformation
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Moment Katie Price is met by police at Heathrow and arrested with son Harvey looking on and her head in a bandage after £10,000 facelift - as she faces court today
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: The WAG who has been helping Lauryn Goodman pen barbed social media posts and telling her how to behave in public. KATIE HIND reports
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ITV takes outrageous turn as Andi Peters compares himself to Olympic pole vaulter with racy manhood joke on Lorraine
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Downton Abbey bosses reveal it was 'terribly easy' to convince Maggie Smith that her character should be killed off
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Beaming Jeremy Renner is the picture of health as he's seen for the FIRST time on set of Knives out 3 alongside fellow Marvel star Josh Brolin
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Travis Scott looks 'hyped up' as he shouts and swears at Olympics crowd hours before being arrested
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Love Is Blind fans beg couple to 'take a DNA test' after string of worrying clues they're related - as stars admit 'I've got goosebumps'
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Emma Stone keeps a low profile beneath a beanie hat and shades as she revisits Cruella filming location in London - ahead of the blockbuster's sequel
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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 line-up: Every celebrity contestant we know so far as Tasha Ghouri and Pete Wicks are latest stars confirmed
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Good Morning Britain host 'grovels for his job' after technical gaffe - admitting to 'unplugging his microphone so he can go to the toilet' on live ITV show
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Tasha Ghouri is seen for the first time since her Strictly Come Dancing signing was confirmed as she arrives at a London studio
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's endless separation is humiliating - and utterly exhausting. But MAUREEN CALLAHAN has a theory...
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Crown Prince Haakon meets the viral Norwegian swimmer dubbed 'the muffin man' - amid his stepsons arrest
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Love Island's Gabby Allen flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a VERY racy red dress as she joins equally daring Faye Winter at the It Ends With Us premiere
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Colin Farrell reveals son James' heartbreaking misdiagnosis before doctors confirmed he was suffering from Angelman syndrome
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Claire Sweeney, 53, cuts a stylish figure in a hot pink dress as she enjoys romantic meal with boyfriend Ricky Hatton, 45, in Tenerife
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Gemma Collins hops on the Brat summer trend as she wows in bright green ball gown
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Abbey Clancy shares adorable family holiday snap with husband Peter Crouch and their three kids after jetting off to mystery location
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Meera Syal becomes the latest star to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story as she honours South Asian Heritage Month
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Sir Paul McCartney shares never before seen snaps from Wings' 1974 Abbey Road recording sessions featuring late wife Linda
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BBC Breakfast grinds to a halt as Naga Munchetty rocked by back-to-back technical blunders - seething 'well this is great!'
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Russell Brand is 'axed from his big-money role in the Despicable Me film series and replaced by a British comic after rape and assault allegations'
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Rapper Travis Scott 'arrested in Paris after fight with his bodyguard' hours after cheering on US basketball stars in Olympics semi-final
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Eamonn Holmes' new girlfriend, 42, has a son with a retired coach driver aged 81
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Blake Lively looks radiant in a £30,000 floral frock after making her FIFTH outfit change of the day for the UK premiere of It Ends With Us
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EXCLUSIVEKatie Price is set to appear in court TODAY: Reality star spent night behind bars after being met by police as she returned to Britain
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ALISON BOSHOFF: Jealous Huw Edwards was 'poison' in BBC news room, claim ex-colleagues Would complain bitterly
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Princess Diana would have been 'broken-hearted' over Prince William and Prince Harry's feud, RICHARD KAY tells PALACE CONFIDENTIAL
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Jamie Lee Curtis pushes for cast and crew to wear name tags on film sets to help eliminate power hierarchies from forming
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Diddy's ex Yung Miami breaks silence over her relationship with disgraced rapper... following claims she 'transported pink cocaine for him'
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Bella Thorne commands attention in a power suit with a plunging neon yellow blazer at HollyShorts Film Festival - after slamming Ozempic use
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Olivia Wilde looks edgy chic in low-cut black dress and platform boots as she supports pal Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut Blink Twice in LA
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Colin Farrell reveals the heart-wrenching question he asked doctor after his son James, 20, was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome
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Naomi Watts reveals her surprising relationship with former co-star Simon Baker: 'I love you so much!'
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Justin Bieber looks unrecognizable in scruffy attire with his boxer shorts showing at posh Waldorf Astoria in LA without pregnant wife Hailey
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King Charles seethed at photographs of his mother posing with her hands in her pockets, but he and other royals do this too...
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Katie Price infuriates tourist who says their stay at five star hotel in Turkey was ruined by star using pool with 'blood all over her face'
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Michelle Keegan puts on a leggy display in a chic black minidress as she cosies up to husband Mark Wright on romantic trip to Paris
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Reese Witherspoon brings son Deacon Phillippe, 20, as her date to starry Blink Twice premiere in LA amid romance rumors with financier Oliver Haarmann
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The moment Scheana Shay gets BITTEN by King's Guard horse... as the Vanderpump Rules star becomes latest London tourist to ignore warning sign
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Zoe Kravitz and fiance Channing Tatum have the look of love as they make their red carpet debut at Blink Twice premiere in Los Angeles
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Ariana Grande exudes elegance in billowing pink gown and sky-high heels as she debuts campaign for her new LOVENOTES fragrance line
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EXCLUSIVEMeghan's brand troubles: Duchess of Sussex's new lifestyle venture American Riviera Orchard suffers setback over 'irregularities'
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Jennifer Lopez's close friends 'can't stand' Ben Affleck - and they say she's 'FURIOUS' that he 'humiliated her' amid ongoing divorce rumors
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Katy Perry's Lifetimes music video earns HIGH praise from fans after brutal Woman's World flop - as it's compared to her iconic Teenage Dream video
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Noel Gallagher, 57, vows to kerb his bad habits and give up drinking as former Oasis star admits he'll be 'f***ing lucky' if he makes it to 60
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Blake Lively stuns a tearful teenage superfan and her family by inviting her onto the red carpet and gifting her VIP tickets at premiere of It Ends With Us
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Ben Affleck works in LA amid rumored split with Jennifer Lopez as promotion of their upcoming film Unstoppable could make for 'awkward' and 'tricky' situation
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80s star looks exactly the same as she did when she quit Hollywood over 'nudity' to join the circus.. but can YOU guess who she is?
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Zac Efron reveals grand plans for the Australian property he bought during COVID... after star's mysterious hospitalization following pool incident in Ibiza
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Rumer Willis issues VERY raunchy response to 'trolls' who shamed her for promoting sex toys while being a mom
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'Y'all made me proud today': Snoop Dogg makes surprise call to Team USA's Gabby Thomas and other women's 200-meter final medalists after Paris Olympics triumph
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Olivia Attwood reveals her reaction after discovering husband Bradley Dack had cheated on her in early days of their relationship
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EXCLUSIVEKatie Price is ARRESTED and will appear in court TOMORROW as she is bundled into a police van after returning to the UK
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Baby Reindeer's Jessica Gunning says she's struggled to find work after playing obsessive stalker in hit Netflix series
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EXCLUSIVEBillions actor Akili McDowell, 21, had been seen 'armed and dealing marijuana' out of his Houston apartment before 'fatally shooting' 20-year-old rapper in parking lot
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Blake Lively claims husband Ryan Reynolds wrote 'iconic' scene in her new film It Ends With Us... as baffled screenwriter reacts
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Isabela Ferrer looks sensational in a chic black halterneck dress as she attends the UK premiere of It Ends With Us in London
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The celebrities who starred in Sex and the City alongside Sarah Jessica Parker before they were famous - can you recognize them?
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EXCLUSIVEThe war in Adele's old backyard... Homeowners slam tycoon and Turkish princess's plan to turn singer's old mansion into 13 separate homes
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Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel look tense as they reunite before his Manchester concert in first sighting since DWI report
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EXCLUSIVETaylor Swift 'shaken' by Vienna terror plot - as insiders reveal why Travis Kelce can't be by her side after couple's 'wake-up call'
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Chart-topping British group are robbed of equipment and cash totalling £35,000 during work trip to Ibiza with French DJ David Guetta nd laptops and cash'.
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Travis Scott told police officers he was 'scared' of large law enforcement presence during arrest in Miami Beach: There's '50 cops around me!'
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'I swear by it': Katy Perry reveals the 'weird thing' she does before getting into bed .
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EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: King Charles is reportedly frustrated at his inability to get involved in soothing the national unrest
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Danny Cipriani's estranged wife Victoria Rose slams him for 'not having a heart' and 'carrying on with other women' in now deleted post
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Love Islanders clash at reunion party and reveal the real reason behind their frosty feud Tensions were high on Wednesday night
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Halsey flashes her taut tummy in new cheer-themed music video for Lucky after THAT beef with Britney Spears
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Nina Dobrev is 'a little ahead of schedule' in recovery from dirt bike accident with six more months to go: 'I'm doing pretty well'
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House of the Dragon tops the streaming charts for the first time with 1.27 billion viewing minutes... besting Suits and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
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Taylor Swift fans in Vienna gather in their hundreds to sing together after the pop star's concerts were cancelled
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Corrie's Jennie McAlpine says she hasn't ruled out having a fourth child 16 months after welcoming daughter Doris
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Netflix fans slate horror film that is so terrible it 'leaves their eyes twitching' as it climbs streaming charts despite appalling Rotten Tomatoes score
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Teen Mom: The Next Chapter: Mackenzie McKee's boyfriend Khesanio tells her father that he wants to propose... and he gives his blessing
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Jesy Nelson breaks her silence on former bandmate Jade Thirlwall's debut solo single Angel Of My Dreams after Little Mix feud
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Taylor Swift fans rush to sell their tickets for as much as £600 for five concerts at Wembley Stadium - as pop star cancelled three Austria appearances
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Marc Anthony's Dominican Republic home catches FIRE in terrifying incident with three bungalows destroyed in blaze
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Catherine Zeta-Jones shares never-before-seen footage of her son Dylan to celebrate his 24th birthday Special day
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The Mallorca Files review: If the Beeb's Mallorca Files was a pedalo, Amazon's is a superyacht, writes CHRISTOPHER STEVENS
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Emma Roberts shows her allegiance in Team USA shirt and white trousers while heading to USA vs Serbia basketball semi-final game at Paris Olympics
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EXCLUSIVEZara McDermott slips into a plunging swimsuit as she and boyfriend Sam Thompson FINALLY put split rumours to bed on beach day in Ibiza
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Patsy Palmer CONFIRMS her return to Albert Square as Bianca Jackson - and another show legend is 'hot on her tail'
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Colin Farrell reveals he 'burst into tears' when his son took his first steps ahead of his fourth birthday as actor discusses James' Angelman Syndrome
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Inside Jodie Comer's unexpected childhood friendship with a popular Team GB Olympian as her sweet message is unearthed
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Madonna celebrates her 66th birthday a week early by looking back on her romance with Jean-Michel Basquiat - and flashing her silk-covered bottom
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Lady Gaga shows off 8 carat engagement ring on romantic Malibu date with Michael Polansky as they negotiate $900m prenup
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Ariana Grande compares feeling of the spicy sauce to a 'lip plumper' as she crushes the Hot Ones challenge
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Molly Smith stuns in a blush pink velvet minidress as she joins Love Island boyfriend Tom Clare for the UK gala screening of It Ends With Us
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Anthony Hopkins celebrates International Cat Day by posing with an adorable kitten as he fundraises for animal rescue in Morocco
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Frankie Bridge's face drops as Loose Women guest swipes at her with 'backhanded compliment' - and fans insist 'she definitely doesn't like her!'
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Jessica Simpson teases new music as she poses in boho chic duster at recording studio - after opening up about sobriety
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Shakira enjoys romantic dinner with mystery man in Miami after saying she is not ready for a 'formal relationship' after ugly Gerard Pique split
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Love Island star Arabella Chi flashes her underboob in a VERY racy white co-ord as she attends the UK premiere of It Ends With Us
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Jennifer Lopez has her wedding ring BACK ON despite 'imminent' Ben Affleck divorce rumors - as she steps out with child Emme, 16, in LA
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Inside the lavish life of Kanye West's dentist as he's accused of getting rapper hooked on nitrous oxide Boasts many famous clients
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Selena Gomez sparks speculation that she is ENGAGED to Benny Blanco after eagle-eyed fans noticed a tell-tale clue on her Instagram