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Could school the King called 'Colditz in Kilts' have been the making of him? How at Gordonstoun Prince Charles weathered bullies and a broken nose in rugby, acted in Shakespeare plays and became head boy
13/07/24 07:49
He allegedly described his experience at Gordonstoun as 'Colditz in kilts' and once wrote to his mother the Queen expressing his desire to 'come home'. But the King's decision to accept a prestigious patronage at his former school in May hinted that his experience was not all bad. In her recent book My Mother and I: The Inside Story of the King and Our Late Queen, royal author Ingrid Seward quotes Charles's former classmate, Ross Benson, who revealed the future monarch's stoicism in the face of bullying - even when he got his nose broken in a rugby match. Charles continued to play rugby right up until he left Gordonstoun. Ms Seward said he 'never hesitated' or showed 'signs of fear'. And in his final year, the Prince was chosen to portray the Pirate King in a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera the Kings of Penzance, having also acted in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Charles arrived at Gordonstoun in April 1962 (left) after spending four years at Cheam School in Hampshire. He stayed until 1967 (right, final day) and left as House Captain and Guardian (Head Boy) with five O-levels....read
Style Queen Camilla! How Her Majesty's Bruce Oldfield gown at the Coronation marked the start of a fashion transformation - as favoured designer Fiona Clare says she wants her outfits to 'photograph to flatter'
13/07/24 07:03Camilla's fashion evolution began long before she became Queen, but her choice of a Bruce Oldfield gown at the Coronation was undoubtedly a pivotal moment.
From Diana's soft eyeliner to Meghan's trusty lash curler: The affordable beauty hacks used by the Royal Family to ensure they look immaculate on every occasion
11/07/24 06:11Catherine, Princess of Wales, is known for her natural make-up style. As for the late Queen, in 1952 Clarins produced a bespoke blue-red lipstick to complement her robes at the Coronation.
Tigerlily Taylor showcases her incredible figure in plunging leopard print dress as she leads the stars at the Rat & Boa Summer Party
09/07/24 23:20The model, 29, ensured all eyes were on her as she showed off her sense of style in a figure-hugging leopard print dress that highlighted her toned frame.
Queen Camilla has read The Gruffalo to her grandchildren author reveals, as royal hosts National Literacy Trust charity's 30th anniversary celebration
09/07/24 16:09Gruffalo author Axel Scheffler spoke earlier today at a party thrown by Queen Camilla at Clarence House to mark the 30th anniversary of the National Literacy Trust.
The Queen's engagement to Prince Philip (who she first properly met when she was 13) was announced on this day in 1947, but he was up against courtiers who thought him 'rough' and 'uneducated' and doubted he would be faithful
09/07/24 06:15It was a welcome ray of light in a London still suffering from the impact of the war. On this day in 1947, Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten announced their engagement
Cinema in the basement, a fancy fridge in the kitchen and an electric wardrobe in the dressing room: How Clarence House was turned into a thoroughly modern home by Prince Philip after he and the Queen married
08/07/24 06:23The 19th century London home near St James' Palace in Westminster had been refurbished at a cost of more than £50,000, the equivalent of nearly £1.5million in today's money.
Strictly Come Dancing's 20th anniversary special at Buckingham Palace 'scrapped' amid Giovanni Pernice's misconduct probe - despite the King and Queen adoring the show
08/07/24 00:50The beloved BBC show will celebrate the milestone in December with the King and Queen being huge fans.
Climbing up a drainpipe, drinking wine and bursting into the Queen's bedroom: The escapades of Michael Fagan during TWO Buckingham Palace break-ins 42 years ago - but monarch was rescued by devoted footman
07/07/24 06:48In July 1982, schizophrenic Michael Fagan twice broke in to Buckingham Palace in the space of a few days. It was on the second occasion that he wandered into the Queen's bedroom.
New jewels please: How the royals have stolen the show at Wimbledon with their sparkler choices - from Princess Margaret's diamond brooch to Kate's gold charm earrings
07/07/24 06:47In 1965 Princess Margaret was spotted in the royal box at Wimbledon with sunglasses on, cigarette in hand and a fabulous diamond brooch pinned to her shoulder.
A tetchy Prince Charles, Lord Snowdon's Aston Martin and a very special chair! What historian BRIAN HOEY (a BBC reporter on the day) remembers of the King's investiture 55 years ago
07/07/24 06:47As a 35-year-old BBC journalist reporting on the spectacle at Caernarvon Castle on July 1, 1969, I interviewed Charles shortly before the ceremony - but he wasn't too happy, writes BRIAN HOEY.
Queen Victoria and the 'royal disease': How the monarch was a carrier of haemophilia, which killed nine of her descendants (including her son) and spread into European royalty - prompting rise of 'Mad Monk' Rasputin
06/07/24 13:50Alexei, the son of Tsar Nicholas II (both pictured above), suffered from haemophilia. His mother was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Spain's Prince Alfonso was also a sufferer.
From Welsh gold rings to elaborate cakes: The fascinating royal wedding traditions - including two customs started by the Queen Mother more than a century ago
06/07/24 06:57Prince Albert began the tradition of wearing military uniform and medals on royal wedding days when he tied the knot with Queen Victoria in 1840. Above: Prince William with Kate in his uniform in 2011.
Inside Buckingham Palace's Private Audience Room where Keir Starmer 'kissed the hands' of King Charles before officially becoming the PM
05/07/24 16:44Prime minister Keir Starmer met King Charles in Buckingham Palace today where the monarch invited him to form the next government.
Legendary 90s singer who sold £20M records looks in her element at the Silver Clef Awards as she hits the red carpet in a trendy suit and bucket hat - so can YOU guess who it is?
05/07/24 13:44A legendary 90s singer looked unreogniable at Nordoff and Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Friday.
Christina Aguilera wows in mini skirt and pink satin knee high boots as she continues to fuel THOSE Ozempic rumours as she displays 40lb weight loss
04/07/24 11:04The singer showed off her slimmed down figure in mini skirt and knee high boots in her recent TikTok video.
As Prince Michael of Kent turns 82, how the controversial father of Lady Gabriella Windsor was in Britain's reserve bobsleigh squad at 1972 Winter Olympics - before he married 'Princess Pushy'
04/07/24 06:01In recent months he and his wife Princess Michael have been supporting their daughter Lady Gabriella Windsor after the death of her husband Thomas Kingston in February.
As David and Victoria Beckham celebrate 25 years of marriage, the hilarious reasons why Buckingham Palace was inundated with letters for them... and why the Queen and Philip avoided their thrones at 2012 Jubilee pageant, writes CLAUDIA JOSEPH
04/07/24 05:55The Queen and Prince Philip refused to sit on thrones during the 2012 Jubilee River Pageant in case they looked like the Beckhams, who famously posed on thrones during their 1999 wedding.
Christina Aguilera continues to fuel THOSE Ozempic rumors as she displays 40lb weight loss in tiny hot pink outfit
01/07/24 19:36The pop icon, 43, exuded confidence as she worked a billowing hot pink mini dress and matching thigh-high boots in video posted to her Instagram on Sunday.
Collection of royal sculptor, 89, who depicted Queen Elizabeth and King Charles is set to sell for up to £100,000 - as Camilla (whose dog Beth was immortalised by retiring artist) expresses her 'admiration'
01/07/24 14:13Angela Conner, who is nearing 90 and is retiring, is selling more than 50 works, including bronze busts of the late Queen and King Charles. Above: Her bust of the Queen is tipped to sell for £12,000.
When Charles was crowned Prince of Wales... amid assassination fears: Future King made solemn pledge at his investiture 55 years ago today - after Welsh nationalists planted bombs
01/07/24 05:59Kneeling in front of his mother with his sword at his side, Prince Charles vowed that he would be her 'liege man of life and limb' 55 years ago today.
A royal racquet at Wimbledon! From Kate with her eyes on the ball to Princess Charlotte meeting a spaniel... the moments when the royals became the attraction at SW19
01/07/24 05:55Last year, in her first visit to Wimbledon, Princess Charlotte had a delightful encounter with a springer spaniel police dog. And her mother Kate had a touching conversation with a young fan.
The speech that made the Queen cry: How Princess Elizabeth's famous 1947 broadcast where she made solemn vow was written by a journalist - before draft was misplaced in a Cape Town bar
30/06/24 07:31Speaking to the nation from Cape Town on her 21st birthday in 1947, Princess Elizabeth promised Britons that her 'whole life whether it be long or short' would be devoted to their service.
How Princess Charlotte is Kate's style mini-me: Trooping the Colour outing was just the latest example of their ensembles co-ordinating - as these pictures show
29/06/24 08:48One thing that stood out at Trooping the Colour this month was the way that Kate and Princess Charlotte were once again co-ordinating in their outfits.
Sixteen things that make your home look posh: From the right kind of cushions to the wrong type of bedding, property experts take their pick
28/06/24 11:17Money can't buy you love. And when it comes to the contents of your home, it can't buy proof that you're posh either.
Suits you! Memorable trouser suits worn by royal women through the years - from Princess Diana's grey frilled two-piece to Sophie's 90s look
28/06/24 06:01Princess Diana pioneered the trend in the 90s, reinventing herself as a power-suited working woman following her divorce from Prince Charles.
Andy Murray awarded a late Wimbledon wildcard to play doubles alongside his brother Jamie... as the three-time Grand Slam winner looks to bow out in sensational fashion at SW19
27/06/24 22:56Neither man has previously won the men's doubles at SW19, with Jamie coming closest when he and John Peers were defeated in straight sets in 2015.
Margaret Thatcher did the 'deepest curtsy you've ever seen' to the Queen at her 80th birthday party, the Mail's Andrew Pierce says on The Reaction podcast - as pictures show the gesture to the monarch was not her first
27/06/24 09:20It was, according to the Mail's Andrew Pierce, the 'deepest' curtsy he ever saw. Former PM Margaret Thatcher, in greeting the Queen when she arrived at her 80th birthday party, humbly lowered herself.
Anne Robinson, 79, is seen for the first time in two-years as she shops in Gloucestershire after confirming romance with Queen Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles, 84
26/06/24 10:43The non-nonsense presenter, best known for her former hosting role on The Weakest Link, had a spring in her step as she ventured out for some shopping.
Inside the Japanese state visit: How Emperor Naruhito is returning to country where, as an Oxford student, he bonded with Charles while fishing at Balmoral - and he and the King are both grappling with the challenges of a 'slimmed-down' monarchy
25/06/24 05:59Charles and Naruhito bonde back in 1984 when the Japanese royal was a student at Oxford and spent a few days at the Royal Family's Highland retreat.
How Queen Camilla dug deep in the Palace jewel vaults for Royal Ascot: Her Majesty wore four rarely-seen brooches, including one given to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert the night before their wedding!
24/06/24 10:27On day one of Royal Ascot, Camilla arrived wearing Prince Albert's Brooch (above), which the German Prince gave to Queen Victoria the night before their wedding in 1840.
All the times Princess Charlotte has told off her brothers Prince Louis and Prince George - and she no doubt gets it from her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth
23/06/24 09:57During the Royal Family's appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour this year, Princess Charlotte told her brother Prince Louis off twice for his cheeky antics.
The Royal Family's beauty products revealed: Guess who wore a VERY similar perfume to her date's late mother and which princess loves a bee venom and placenta cream costing less than £100?
23/06/24 08:16The royals are renowned for their impeccably groomed appearances, but the methods they use to maintain them are often kept confidential. Here, we reveal some of the secrets.
Why the royals call their fathers 'Papa': Centuries-old term has been used by Edward VIII, Charles and now George, Charlotte and Louis for William - but expert says it is a 'class thing'
21/06/24 12:57King Charles referred to his father Prince Philip as 'my dearest Papa' after his death in 2021 - and King Edward VIII used the term to refer to George V.
Dame Shirley Ballas says her racy new book got a seal of approval from Queen Camilla after Strictly judge sent a free copy to the royal - who replied with a handwritten note
20/06/24 15:21The professional ballroom dancer wrote glossy thriller Murder On The Dancefloor with the help of author Sheila McClure.
They are the champions! Queen's music catalog is in the process of being sold to Sony for a record-breaking megadeal worth a whopping $1.27 BILLION
20/06/24 03:37Sony is in the middle of acquiring the rights to Queen's entire music catalog after a long negotiation process and concluded with a record-shattering megadeal worth $1.27 billion.
Inside Adam Lambert's health battles: From struggling with weight gain to mental health issues - as singer admits to being on controversial slimming drug
19/06/24 14:07The performer, 42, has been open about his health struggles in the past, including how he lost 60 pounds in eight months on the Mounjaro drug and has also suffered from anxiety and depression.
Woman, 23, reveals how she put illegal immigrant who 'sexually assaulted 13-year-old girl' in a headlock after recognizing his face and his chilling response when she called him a 'rapist'
19/06/24 04:45Sixty New York detectives were looking for illegal migrant Christian Geovanny Inga-Landi, but he was only arrested after Angela Sauretti, 23, recognized him and grabbed him by the neck
Royal Ascot's most memorable moments: From Edward VIII's indiscretion to the Queen winning the Gold Cup... historian IAN LLOYD reveals all
18/06/24 06:01In 1935, the future King Edward VIII was foolish enough to be pictured with his lover, Wallis Simpson (above). Although the Abdication Crisis thrust her into the public eye, she was then unknown.
When the Duchess of Westminster had to hold on to her veil during a strong blast of wind and all the other times the Royal family have had to battle with the breeze - as these pictures show...
17/06/24 06:31Even the most poised members of the Royal Family have found themselves flustered when their skirts unexpectedly billow up in a gust of wind.
Alex de Minaur in hot water with tennis star girlfriend Katie Boulter despite surging to career high world ranking: 'We've got some talking to do'
16/06/24 23:17Katie Boulter sent herself into dreamland and boyfriend Alex de Minaur into the doghouse after she defended her Rothesay Open title on an exhausting day in Nottingham.
How Prince William and Kate's Windsor home was once lived in by Princess Margaret's chaperone-turned-lover: Inside Adelaide Cottage's connection to royal scandal
16/06/24 07:22Peter Townsend lived in Adelaide Cottage in the 1940s with his first wife, Rosemary, so he could be on hand for King George VI in his role as equerry.
Inside Britain's honours system: Gongs named after the defunct Empire, naughty nicknames for MBEs and OBEs and the 'black book' for people who put their own names forward - BRIAN HOEY reveals all
15/06/24 06:48When the King's Birthday Honours list is revealed this month, there will be plenty of mentions of 'Empire' - what with the flurry of MBEs and OBEs that will be awarded.
'There is an assassin set up to kill you': Chilling words of 17-year-old who fired six blank shots at the Queen during Trooping the Colour in 1981 after sending warning to letter to Palace
15/06/24 06:42Marcus Sarjeant fired at the Queen from a position in the crowd as she rode past on her horse Burmese. He had written a warning letter to Buckingham Palace but it arrived three days later.
Late Queen's favourite marmalade maker Tiptree, which also makes jams and sauces, posts £1.8million loss
15/06/24 00:24The latest accounts for the company showed the loss came from a £1.1m profit the previous year, despite a jump in sales from £48.1m to £53.5m.
The other 'royal' babies: How King Charles and his family have had delightful interactions with youngsters... but not all have been impressed!
13/06/24 06:01As a part of their duties, members of the Royal Family are often tasked with the job of meeting with the public, even little ones who are oblivious as to what all the fuss is about.
From Donald Trump walking in front of the Queen to Brigitte Macron trying to grasp Camilla's hand: the times royal protocol has been ignored
12/06/24 05:55There are 'no obligatory codes of behaviour' when meeting a member of the Royal Family, but there's an unwritten rule to limit interactions to a handshake.
Time to be royal! Watch bearing the Queen's cypher and coat of arms that was one of 50 made for Palace staff to mark monarch's Platinum Jubilee is set to fetch up to £5,000 at auction
11/06/24 06:06The specially commissioned watch is one of just 50 which were given to members of the Royal Household in 2022 in celebration of the late Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.
A mega Bridgerton event has launched in Melbourne - sending fans of the hit series into a manic frenzy
07/06/24 06:30The Bridgerton Experience is bringing its grand immersive event to Brunswick, Melbourne this weekend after already causing mania across several cities in the US.
D-Day veteran, 98, who brought Queen to tears reveals his sorrow for best friend who died when warship was attacked just months before VE Day: 'I think about him all the time'
06/06/24 14:15Eric Bateman (pictured) said he had been 'overwhelmed' at meeting the Queen and King Charles who were both moved by his appearance at the 80th anniversary commemorations.
Awkward moment Brigitte Macron tries to hold hands with Queen Camilla at D-Day memorial - after French president kept the royals waiting by arriving late
06/06/24 11:14The Queen and Mrs Macron, both dressed in white, laid wreaths at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
How Princess Elizabeth helped to dupe the Nazis before D-Day: King George VI's daughter inspected troops with her parents to 'bamboozle' Hitler over the time and place for Operation Overlord, writes historian IAN LLOYD
06/06/24 05:57On May 19, 1944, two and a half weeks before the 'Operation Overlord' landings took place, Princess Elizabeth spent the day with her parents inspecting airborne troops in the north of England.
It's Ed Ravey! Lib Dem leader takes to the drums to belt out We Will Rock You in latest bizarre election photo-op
05/06/24 18:29Sir Ed Davey took part in a DrumFit class at Abbotswood Court Care Village in Romsey, Hampshire as part of the Liberal Democrats campaign tour ahead of the General Election.
Extraordinary D-Day tales: How the future Queen Elizabeth II broke with tradition during the Second World War and had to evacuate Buckingham Palace to escape bombing
05/06/24 11:31Princess Elizabeth made history as the first royal woman to become a full-time member of the armed services, after she signed up for the Auxiliary Territorial Service.
When Churchill and King George VI fell out over D-Day: Monarch branded wartime PM 'selfish' over his desire to lead troops into battle without him and wrote furious letter insisting he back down, writes historian CHRISTOPHER WILSON
05/06/24 05:56With D-Day at hand and with victory within reach, there was a monumental bust-up between King George VI and his prime minister, Winston Churchill in the days leading up to June 6, 1944.
Fergie reveals the late Queen advised her 'being yourself is enough' as she opens up about hiding her 'huge personality' from the public because her father told her she was a 'bore' growing up
03/06/24 09:39Sarah Ferguson has revealed how she used to hide her 'huge personality' from the public, after her father told her she was a 'bore' - but that she found support from the late Queen.
Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation on this day in 1953 brought youth, hope, innocence and beauty to the throne - but one secret royal romance received unwanted attention, writes CHRISTOPHER WILSON
02/06/24 07:33It was the greatest show on earth, writes CHRISTOPHER WILSON. More spectacular than the enthronement of Queen Elizabeth I - who was crowned at the same age in 1559.
The royal love palace: How Birkhall is 'as close as it comes' to being Charles and Camilla's marital home and has hosted more than one royal honeymoon (including the King and Queen's)
01/06/24 07:31Birkhall, near Balmoral, was the holiday home of the Queen Mother and has long been a favourite of His Majesty. So it is no surprise that it is 'as close as it comes' to being a marital home for the pair.
It's a nailbiting moment for Queen Camilla at the derby... but the Royals' horse Treasure fails to romp home the winner as King Charles eases back into the limelight with a day at the races
31/05/24 21:59Pursed lips, bitten gloves and a very nervous wince... clearly the King and Queen struggled to rein in their feelings during a day at the races.
Charles and Camilla visit Rada to celebrate its 120th anniversary: King and Queen meet drama school's president David Harewood and share a joke with actor Daniel Mays in first public engagement since Rishi Sunak called general election
29/05/24 12:04King Charles and Queen Camilla met staff, students and alumni at London 's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art today including David Harewood, Cynthia Erivo and Daniel Mays.
King Charles smiles as he meets Latvia's President Edgars Rinkevics in private audience at Buckingham Palace
28/05/24 18:32The monarch appeared in good spirits as he welcomed Mr Rinkevics to the Palace on the second day of the leader's three-day working visit to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
The whole Abbey rose to greet the Queen... and in shuffled a team of carpet cleaners: Priceless vignettes in a glorious account of the Coronation so vivid you'll feel like you were actually there ahead of its anniversary
28/05/24 11:27The Queen's coronation was decided upon to be June 2 because the meteorologists calculated it was going to be the sunniest day of the year, so people waiting were left in the rain.
Royals in shades! How the late Queen first wore sunglasses in public in 1954, and King Charles, Prince William, Anne and Princess Charlotte have followed in her footsteps
28/05/24 06:32Queen Elizabeth II first wore sunglasses in public during a royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1954. From then on, they were a common feature of her summer wardrobe. Above: In 1982.
The Voice Australia: Channel Seven drops new trailer featuring all-star coaching panel
27/05/24 11:23Channel Seven has dropped a teaser trailer for the upcoming season of The Voice Australia.
Rail enthusiast buys 1970s train that once carried Queen Elizabeth II to Kirkby for £1 to save it from the scrapyard
26/05/24 20:39Robert Hampton, 41, now hopes to raise £10,000 to move the Merseyrail Class 507 train to a museum after it gets retired within the next 12 months.
She was born to a fat duchess on this day in 1867, but Queen Mary (who had a soft spot for pigs) went on to be one of Britain's greatest consorts and gave birth to TWO kings
26/05/24 14:55On this day in 1867, Mary of Teck arrived into the world at Kensington Palace, with Queen Victoria describing her as a 'very fine child'.
Prince Andrew is seen riding his horse at Windsor - after King Charles revealed plans to cancel royal events that could 'distract' from the general election
25/05/24 14:20Prince Andrew was spotted on a horse ride around Windsor Castle just a day after King Charles III postponed several engagements due to the election.
How Buckingham Palace is the royal home that never sleeps: The milkman arrives at 3am, a special Royal Mail van brings 5,000 pieces of post and chefs cook 600 meals a day, writes BRIAN HOEY - as officials advertise job vacancies
25/05/24 12:42Buckingham Palace never sleeps. It is open for business 24/7 and the side door, where all the staff enter and leave, never closes, writes historian BRIAN HOEY
Dress worn by the late Queen's bridesmaid (and also Kate Moss) set to fetch £50,000 at auction
24/05/24 15:41The dress worn by one of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's bridesmaids, Lady Elizabeth Longman, which was later tried on by Kate Moss, will be sold by Christie's in London.
How Queen Victoria (born 205 years ago today) became the monarch after three uncles died without heirs - but her 63-year reign defined an age
24/05/24 05:58Queen Victoria - as she became aged 18 in 1837 after three of her uncles died without surviving heirs - went on to rule for 63 years, seven months and two days.
Artist who painted quirky Kate Middleton portrait explains the process behind the work after fans slammed 'dreadful' piece that looks 'nothing like the Princess of Wales'
23/05/24 15:03British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor created the quirky painting for the cover of Tatler's July issue. The controversial artwork was inspired by her Kate's state banquet of the King's reign.
Spain's King and Queen are living separate lives and just 'keeping up appearances' in public, alleges journalist who first made bombshell claims about Letizia having 'romantic relationship with ex brother-in-law'
23/05/24 13:57At the end of last year, Jaime Peñafiel, 91, sent shockwaves through the Spanish Royal Family after he alleged the monarch's wife had a romantic relationship with her ex brother-in-law.
Japan state visit to UK 'under threat' as King Charles plans to cancel any royal events that could 'divert or distract' from the election campaign - as expert claims monarch is 'emphasising his role above party politics'
23/05/24 13:33Buckingham Palace revealed King Charles and Queen Camilla sent their 'sincere apologies' to those affected, after the monarch agreed to Rishi Sunak 's request to dissolve Parliament for an election.
PETER VAN ONSELEN: Craig Foster, you had one job as Australia's top republican… but by lecturing us all about foreign wars, you've royally screwed up and we'll probably have the monarchy for another generation
23/05/24 02:07The Australian Republic Movement insisted the nation would ditch the monarchy after the Queen died and 'stand on its own two feet' - but then they screwed everything up, writes Peter van Onselen.
The return of hot podium guy! Social media users go wild over the man who melted hearts with his 'sexy' Downing Street swagger as he returns to lectern setting up duties
22/05/24 16:12While many are eagerly waiting for any information on the prospect of an early election, for others the potential return of a long-missed No 10 staffer was the main focus.
Quirky portrait of Kate Middleton on Tatler's July cover is branded 'dreadful' and 'nothing like the Princess of Wales' by royal fans who say the artist 'should've gone to Specsavers'
22/05/24 09:44The cover of the British society bible's July issue is dominated by the painting, which was inspired by the mother-of-three's first state banquet of the King's reign and created by artist Hannah Uzor.
Jodie Turner-Smith puts on a leggy display in a daring Burberry tartan skirt teamed with a Naomi Campbell print T-shirt as she steps out in style
21/05/24 10:43Jodie Turner-Smith put on a leggy display in a daring tartan skirt from Burberry as she stepped out in style in London on Tuesday.
Anne Robinson, 79, reveals she has 'given away' her £50million fortune to her family to save it from the taxman after she dies
21/05/24 06:19After decades in the industry, she's thought to have amassed a sizable £50 million fortune.
How the Chelsea Flower Show has always been a VERY royal affair: Pictures reveal Queen Elizabeth looking a dream in green, Kate dazzling in pink and lots of flower sniffing
21/05/24 06:17The magnificent annual display of Britain's gardening prowess has long been a fixture on the royal calendar. Above: Queen Elizabeth II attending in 2004, Charles and Camilla last year.
Fury at King's plan to charge locals £16 entry fee to visit Windsor Castle for the first time in 200 years
20/05/24 19:57From June 1 the 31,500 residents of Windsor and Maidenhead have been told they can no longer visit the royal castle on their doorstep free and must pay 50 per cent of the gate charge.
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'I never thought I would see him with THAT combination!' Harry Styles sends fans into meltdown after debuting his new MULLET
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Has filler and Botox 'aged' the Love Island stars? Experts guess at the cosmetic tweaks they may have had
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Owning Manhattan's Jess Emily Taylor brands Netflix show 'incredibly stressful' as she lifts the lid on behind-the-scenes drama
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Boris and Carrie Johnson take their children to the 'wedding of the century': Former Prime Minister wears a suit while carrying one-year-old Frank into £250M Ambani nuptials
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Pregnant Jenna Coleman shows off her growing bump in a chic pink shirt dress as she makes rare appearance with her boyfriend Jamie Childs at Wimbledon
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Inside Alan Carr's 'lonely' childhood: How Britain's favourite Chatty Man was 'relentlessly bullied' at school and struggled to find his place in life
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Who will replace Kate Middleton as presenter of Wimbledon ladies' trophy? Back-up plan revealed after Palace confirmed princess will only attend men's final
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Gossip is good for you! New study says gossiping at work can actually IMPROVE cooperation and trust
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'One last push!' Prince William urges Harry Kane's men to 'go out there and show the world' as royal heads to Berlin for Euros final against Spain
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Nicole Scherzinger stuns in a sexy sheer fishnet catsuit as she puts on an energetic performance at Wimbledon's Hill in New York
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Mother of Princess Beatrice's stepson reveals she furnished Margot Robbie's home office, as she thanks her 'girl crush' for being the 'perfect client'
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Natalie Cassidy reveals she's working with her idol Ricky Gervais after branding him a 'god' - sparking speculation After Life could return
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Is summer ruining YOUR hair? This £24 mask helps prevent UV, chlorine and sea-water damage: 'A game-changer to maintain colour and condition'
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Inside Susanna Reid's 'mad-dash' journey to Berlin ahead of England's Euro 2024 final - where she rubbed shoulders with Jill Scott and Chris Kamara
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Bella Hadid showcases her toned legs in black micro shorts and a plunging top before wowing in a 'Here Comes Trouble' tank in NYC
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Inside the £250M Ambani wedding: Influencer who scored invite reveals the bride entered on a wooden boat and guests could explore antiques shop
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EXCLUSIVEWhy this could be the final curtain for Strictly Come Dancing: As a second stalwart faces investigation... insiders fear allegations could kill off the show entirely
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REVEALED: The skin-plumping serum named the best by beauty fans who say it 'transformed' their skin is now available in travel size
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Why Holly Willoughby will never reveal the full horrors of what she went through: As the stalker who plotted to murder her is jailed, KATIE HIND reveals her torment
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How the Clooneys seduced their new French neighbours... thanks to Amal's fluent French, a penchant for salmon sandwiches - oh, and George's homegrown rosé!
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Harry Styles sends fans WILD as he is revealed as surprise guest during Stevie Nicks' concert at BST Hyde Park
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Dua Lipa commands attention in white crop top and TINY shorts as she wows the crowd at NOS Alive '24 in Portugal - after selling out her Wembley dates
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EXCLUSIVEAfter pregnant Margot Robbie and husband Tom Ackerley pop up at Wimbledon, Hollywood couple could settle in Surrey
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Susanna Reid and Lorraine Kelly in 'battle with This Morning after ITV bosses steer A-list guests to the under fire show amid ratings crisis'
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Lucy Fallon puts on a leggy display in a green frilled mini dress as she reunites with her on-screen mum Tina O'Brien for Coronation Street's summer party in Manchester
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Love Island contestants 'break huge show rule' to discover General Election results ahead of watching England's Euro 2024 final
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Ronnie Wood, 76, cosies up to his wife Sally, 46, as she opts for a chic pink mini dress at National Michelada Day Celebration in LA
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EXCLUSIVEOlly Alexander reveals the 'iconic' actress he dreams of starring alongside in a movie as he hints at acting return
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EXCLUSIVEGrand Tour stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May bring TV partnership to a close
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EXCLUSIVELove Island's Samantha Kenny and Sammy Root spark romance rumours as they put on a VERY cosy display at star-studded bash
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Jennifer Lopez flashes rare smile in the Hamptons as she spends time away from Ben Affleck in LA amid rumored marriage woes
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Carrie Johnson wows in traditional silver gown: Mother-of-three joins her husband Boris for £250M nuptials of Indian billionaire heir Anant Ambani
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Style Queen Camilla! How Her Majesty's Bruce Oldfield gown at the Coronation marked the start of a fashion transformation
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Khloe Kardashian flaunts her curves in a busty corset to promote Good American... after admitting she 'probably would have' tried Ozempic
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Britney Spears admits she may have had 'a false confidence after my divorce' from Sam Asghari as she shares throwback clip of herself dancing
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Welcome to the world's most lavish wedding! Indian billionaire heir Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant tie the knot at £250m ceremony
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Perrie Edwards looks sensational in a shimmering gold jumpsuit as she performs her new solo single Tears live on The One Show
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Justin Bieber and pregnant wife Hailey are 'so thrilled and excited' for parenthood and have been 'leaning on their close-knit circles'
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Kerry Washington, 47, turns up the heat while learning to POLE DANCE as she teases season two of Hulu's UnPrisoned
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Central Cee's ex-girlfriend Madeline Argy claims he was hanging out with Ice Spice HOURS after their break up
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The new 'king of cool'! Is Brad Pitt morphing into actor Steve McQueen who was known for his rugged good looks and passion for motorsports
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Princess Andre cuts a stylish figure in white crop top and leather trousers as she joins Bianca Gascoigne and Amber Turner at White Fox After Hours event
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Former Victoria's Secret Angel Lindsay Ellingson, 39, reveals she's expecting her THIRD child with husband Sean Clayton
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Jessica Biel models a WIG on the NYC set of her movie The Better Sister... after cutting her hair into a short bob
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Lainey Wilson recalls seeing Taylor Swift perform as a teen with 'hardly anybody in the crowd' - before becoming music's biggest superstar
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Stassi Schroeder models a chic black floral blouse and tiny shorts while stepping out with husband Beau Clark in Los Feliz
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly THREATENED former Vibe editor would be 'dead in the trunk of a car' over past cover dispute... amid rapper's legal woes
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Mama June: Family Crisis: Lauryn 'Pumpkin' says matriarch will 'lose another' child if she refuses to pay back $35K to daughter Alana 'Honey Boo Boo'
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Gisele Bundchen bares chiseled midriff as she gets back to her Miami gym routine... after Costa Rica vacation with boyfriend Joaquim Valente
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Natalie Portman stuns in bright floral minidress at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations event in NYC for Lady In The Lake
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Wife swap! Nicole Kidman's passionate love scenes with her bestie Naomi Watts' ex-partner Liev Schreiber revealed in trailer for new Netflix series
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Alec Baldwin breaks down in tears as his Rust shooting case is sensationally DISMISSED
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Taylor Swift subtly reacts to boyfriend Travis Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end... after he dedicated karaoke performance to her
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EXCLUSIVENow she's facing up to 20 years in jail, does Carla Bruni regret achieving her ambition of marrying a man with his finger on the nuclear button?
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Billy Ray Cyrus' estranged wife Firerose ordered by judge to STOP using singer's credit cards in latest stage of their acrimonious divorce
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Gavin and Stacey's Neil The Baby admits he is 'disappointed' to have not been cast in the upcoming Christmas special
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Ben Affleck continues wearing his wedding ring... despite putting marital home with Jennifer Lopez on public market for $68M amid divorce rumors
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Rebel Wilson SUED for defamation after accusing The Deb producers of blocking her directorial debut from film festival
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EXCLUSIVEPaul Young is married! Musician ties the knot with his girlfriend Lorna - six years after losing his wife to brain cancer
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Radiohead cancel their tour after 'seriously ill' guitarist Jonny Greenwood is rushed to intensive care
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Love Island fans brand Ciaran a 'game player' after he asks Nicole to be his girlfriend in a bid to 'steal the spotlight' from rival couple
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EXCLUSIVEWhat Leonardo DiCaprio really thinks of girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti's passionate clinch with Theo James
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Love Island viewers are left in shock and demand 'an age check' as bombshell Lolly reveals how old she is
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Ice Spice shares secrets on how to CHEAT in a relationship on new song - as she twerks her famous behind in latest racy performance
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Devon Windsor flaunts her incredible figure in a white bikini alongside her kids during a family getaway
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EastEnders star 'signs up for Strictly Come Dancing' - despite already having a successful dance background
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Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher tie the knot! Comedy legend FINALLY marries long-time fiancee in the Caribbean after six-year long engagement
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Rihanna lounges on blanket with sons RZA, 2, and Riot Rose, 11 months, during family picnic in the park ahead of date night with A$AP Rocky
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Jeremy Clarkson's daughter Emily is pregnant! Star announces she is expecting her second child - one year after welcoming daughter
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Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid reveals her weight loss secret after shedding over 1 stone
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Bette Midler, 73, reveals if she was ever asked to join Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills... after she promised to talk some 's***' on the show
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King Charles appoints Bear Grylls to new Army role and makes TV adventurer a figurehead for young recruits
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EastEnders SPOILER: Explosive new scenes reveal massive Lucy Beale twist as graveside fight erupts 10 years on from gripping whodunnit
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Katy Perry's comeback single Woman's World MAULED by top music critics as a 'catastrophe' that sounds like 'reheated Lady Gaga'
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Margot Robbie distracts from the tennis as Barbie star packs on the PDA with husband Tom Acklerey and cradles her baby bump at Wimbledon
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Celebs Go Dating star Ella Morgan issues health update as she returns to social media amid mystery illness
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Hollywood actor looks unrecognisable as he enjoys day out at Wimbledon - but can you guess who he is?
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Lulu has a hearing issue thanks to a lifetime on stage - but it won't keep her from performing
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Princess Anne says she 'can't remember a single thing' about horse-related accident that left her with head injuries nearly three weeks ago as she returns to royal duties
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Heartbroken Ulrika Jonsson says she is 'bereft' as she shares sudden family death after overcoming cancer battle
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EXCLUSIVEJohnny Depp looks cosy with beautician while travelling out of London after they were first pictured together two years ago amid Amber Heard trial
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EXCLUSIVEAlec Baldwin turns Rust manslaughter trial into reality TV show as videographer is seen documenting him and his family during high stakes court case
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Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler enjoy a rare public date night as they attend the opening night of Oh Mary! on Broadway in New York City
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Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay and Selling Sunset's Nicole Young show off their summer styles as they attend fashion event on LA rooftop
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Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria look tense as they take turns carrying daughter Ilaria, one, in Santa Fe... after 2nd day of actor's manslaughter trial
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Ryan Giggs' pregnant girlfriend Zara Charles displays her growing baby bump while running errands in Cheshire
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Nicole Scherzinger stuns in a fiery red dress and nude heels as she steps out in New York City... after giving an update on a Pussycat Dolls reunion
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Baby Reindeer's Martha becomes an unlikely fashion icon as Gen-Z are 'rushing' to copy her wardrobe
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Euphoria season 3 confirmed to begin filming in January 2025 with entire main cast returning including Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney
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Bethenny Frankel is slammed for saying the Hamptons are 'not only for rich people but also minorities' in new TikTok
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Zooey Deschanel poses with a butterfly on her finger in Malibu as she announces she has partnered with 'newly imagined' brand Vera Bradley
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Felicity Kendal, 77, looks fresh-faced as she joins her son Jacob, 37, at Wimbledon - after hitting back at 'shocking' reaction to her Botox use
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Eminem SLAMS Diddy in Death Of Slim Shady album - as he calls out video of music executive beating Cassie and alleged Kid Cudi car explosion
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Eminem SLAMMED over 'sick and tasteless' album song referencing Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting: 'Get popped like Halyna Hutchins'
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Prince William WILL travel to Berlin for England's Euro 2024 final against Spain on Sunday - as Kate is tipped to appear at Wimbledon
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EXCLUSIVEOllie Watkins and Ellie Alderson's love story: He was 'not exactly Ronaldo', now they're set to complete a fairytale journey to Euros glory
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Princess Anne returns to royal duties for the first time since suffering concussion in horse-related accident as she attends riding event
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Alan Carr's ex-husband Paul Drayton begs the DVLA to hand him his driving licence back as he's 'turned my life around' two years after ban
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Kim Kardashian stuns in ruby red ensemble while sister Khloe dazzles in gold as they head to the wedding of Anant Ambani
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EXCLUSIVEAlexandra Burke reveals how she came close to a mental breakdown and struggled to 'control the madness' in her life
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Lana Del Rey models cut-off shorts as she enjoys a fun day with friends in NYC... after dropping a music video for Tough featuring Quavo
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Who's who in the Royal Box at Wimbledon? Day 12 sees the Duchess of Gloucester join A-listers Rami Malek and Hugh Grant
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Sami Sheen, 20, poses in a skimpy pink bikini in Italy... before the OnlyFans star is set to appear with mom Denise Richards on a new TV show
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Popular comedian confirms his hit BBC comedy has been AXED after just two series
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Bond-ing time! 007 hopeful James Norton takes mum Lavinia to Wimbledon where he enjoys a catch up with film villain Rami Malek
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Martin Kemp, 62, leaves audience CRINGING (and silent) during VERY awkward DJ set at Deadpool and Wolverine premiere
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Love Island SPOILER: Josh questions Mimii's intentions with ex-flame Ayo before the Islanders are hit with a surprise recoupling
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Sharon Stone, 66, recreates her iconic Basic Instinct scene (32 YEARS after starring in the film!) as she slips into red lace lingerie for a sexy shoot
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Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Elisabet Eberstein enjoy day date at Wimbledon while Vick Hope and Lauren Silverman make the most of the sunshine
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Prince William shows off his skills as he takes to the field at charity match in memory of Rugby star Rob Burrow - but Kate misses annual Windsor event
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Dua Lipa fans complain they can't buy tickets due to card payment issues as pop star sells out Wembley show in MINUTES before adding new date
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Has Adele given up on the American dream? Why the star 'is moving home to London' - from baby plans to UK gigs and being an England fan
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Katy Perry has a VIBRATOR in her tool belt as a 'bold declaration of women's sexual liberation' for her Woman's World music video
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Richard Simmons turns 76! Reclusive fitness guru reveals how he'll celebrate in VERY rare interview and says he's 'grateful to be alive' after skin cancer
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Jason Orange looks unrecognisable from his boy band days as he steps out in Cheshire while Take That perform in Italy
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Kylie Jenner's fans comment on how thin she looks in a Khy swimsuit as one follower snaps she is supporting 'unrealistic body standards'
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Captain America: Brave New World trailer - Anthony Mackie stars in the title role with Harrison Ford as President Ross
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Channing Tatum praises 'normal and sweet' friend Taylor Swift who makes him 'homemade pop tarts'
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Queen Mary and King Frederik X of Denmark beam as they watch the Changing of the Guard at their summer home in Graasten after months of frosty appearances
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What a difference a decade makes! Pregnant Margot Robbie exudes glamour at Wimbledon's Centre Court nine years after she had to watch the tournament from the field outside
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Kate Garraway looks 'emotional' during Good Morning Britain as she reveals she's battling a 'rabid' eye infection
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Beaming Amanda Abbington shares a laugh with director Jez Bond during show rehearsals as Giovanni Pernice is 'hit by fresh legal action'
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Kim Kardashian stuns in bridal white as she and sister Khloe head to lavish three-day wedding of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son
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Netflix fans go wild for new gay Japanese dating series - with viewers claiming it is BETTER than American reality TV
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Pregnant Jorgie Porter cradles her baby bump in a blush crop top and midi skirt as she arrives at beauty event
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Simon Cowell hints his boyband show will boast a 'never-before-seen' format - after his audition search was hit by more woes
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Prince Harry pays tribute to his 'eternal bond' with Princess Diana as he accepts Pat Tillman Award - as Meghan watches on
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard insists she will NEVER put her child on TV - as she reveals how she plans to tell her first born about her mother's murder
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Security guard who plotted to kidnap Holly Willoughby before raping and murdering her is sentenced to life in prison
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As Ryan Reynolds is upstaged by 'Britain's ugliest dog' Peggy, a look at the Hollywood stars who have shared the limelight with their furry co-stars
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Kate Ferdinand flaunts her toned abs in a bikini as she celebrates daughter Shae's first birthday on family holiday
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Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling put on a cosy display at Prince William's charity polo match
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Holly Ramsay and Olympic boyfriend of three years Adam Peaty spark speculation they are are engaged as she sports a huge emerald ring on her finger
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Emma Corrin looks amazing in edgy black mini dress as they join Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at Deadpool & Wolverine photocall
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Olympic medalist Greg Louganis makes a rare appearance with his dog in LA... after splitting from husband of nearly 8 years John Chaillot
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Love Island's Uma Jammeh and Wil Anderson silence naysayers by looking utterly loved-up during their first night out since leaving the show
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The Drake curse: Rapper's infamous betting history in full after $300k loss on Canada's defeat to Lionel Messi and Argentina
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Pink looks edgy in a white zip-up dress with a chunky black belt and boots as she takes a break from her tour to attend Wimbledon
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Serena Williams hits the red carpet with mini-me daughter Olympia, six, and husband Alexis Ohanian before hosting the 2024 ESPY Awards
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Georgina Rodriguez stuns in a skimpy bikini on family getaway while Cristiano Ronaldo looks in high spirits following Portugal's devastating Euro loss
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So who is Winona Ryder talking about? As actress, 52, reveals she had 'two disastrous relationships in her 30s', a look at her romances
