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HELLO! magazine|1733INVITING US TO THEIR PALM-FRINGED MUSTIQUE HOMETOMMY HILFIGER AND DEE OCLEPPOON FAMILY LIFE IN THE CARIBBEAN AND THEIR LOVE FOR LAUGHTER, TRAVEL — AND EACH OTHER‘Time seems to fly by so quickly. I guess it’s because we are having so much fun…’With its light-filled, open-plan layout and sweeping views of the ocean beyond, the Mustique home of designer Tommy Hilfiger and his wife Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger is a vision of perfect paradise.As she welcomes HELLO! inside the beautiful property, which boasts ten bedrooms and 12 bathrooms across the main house and two guest houses, as well as a huge swimming pool built directly next to the golden sand beach, designer and philanthropist Dee, a former model, looks relaxed and happy.And it’s no wonder. This house, which is one of fewer than 100 on the exclusive private Caribbean island – made famous by Princess Margaret – has been designed to encourage pure relaxation.Dee, Tommy and their…10 min
HELLO! magazine|1733ANYA TAYLOR-JOY IS FAR FROM PEAKY AS SHE DAZZLES AT ‘THE NORTHMAN’ LONDON PREMIEREDays after making her final appearance as small-screen anti-hero Gina Gray in Peaky Blinders, Anya Taylor-Joy played a blinder once more – this time on the red carpet.In central London for the premiere of her new film The Northman, in which she stars with Alexander Skarsgård (above), the 25-year-old Peaky Blinders star looked ice cool in a sheer Dior minidress embellished with pale-green sequins.She was joined at the screening by her boyfriend, Los Angeles-based actor and musician Malcolm McRae, with whom she shared a celebratory kiss (right).The couple are believed to have been together for more than a year and made their first public appearance together at the Vanity Fair Oscars party last month.In a recent interview, Anya revealed that Malcolm will “happily sit in silence with me reading”, adding:…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733THE duch*eSS OF CAMBRIDGE LABEL PAYS TRIBUTE TO ROYAL STYLEKnown for championing under-the-radar home-grown design talent, the duch*ess of Cambridge has long been a fan of heritage brand Holland Cooper.Kate, 40, has picked up the check on some high-profile occasions over the past few years, such as the green and purple tartan trench she wore to a charity drive-in film screening with the Duke last year (right). She even wore a Holland Cooper jumper for her CBeebies Bedtime Stories appearance this year.Now the label’s royal connection will be further cemented thanks to a capsule collection that not only celebrates the duch*ess’s style, but also the Platinum Jubilee of her grandmother-in-law the Queen.The collection will feature bespoke items such as Kate’s beloved Marlborough trench (left), a cape coat and silk scarves. Special touches include platinum-plated buttons and purple satin linings…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733HOLLY WILLOUGHBY IS AN ICE QUEEN ON LOCATION IN ITALYForget dancing on ice, Holly Willoughby’s latest TV series – BBC reality show Freeze the Fear – sees a group of celebrities swimming beneath it…Holly teams up (above) with comedian Lee Mack to present the show, which was devised with the help of extreme athlete Wim “The Iceman” Hof. In it, famous faces take on a series of endurance challenges, including swimming underwater in a frozen lake.For This Morning presenter Holly, 41, there is more reason than usual for hoping that viewers warm to the “incredible” series – it was produced by her husband Dan Baldwin.“I told Dan about Wim because he is amazing and brilliant,” she said. “Dan is always thinking of ideas for TV shows and has his eye out for things to explore. And it worked. It’s…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733PUZZLE TIMEAcrosticSolve the clues and write their answers into the grid. Some of the letters have a code number, which is the same for that letter throughout the puzzle – so this gives you extra clues to other answers. The highlighted column will spell out another word.1 Determined (6-6)2 US state (5,6)3 Chivalrous male (9)4 Impeccably clean (10)5 Insensitive (11)6 Weak point (11)7 Modification (10)8 Unknown people (9)9 Outstanding (11)10 Exhibits (12)Cross ‘n’ DownJust like a regular crossword, but the clues are arranged by row and column, in order of the answers.ACROSS1 Raccoon-like mammal • Raised, brought up 2 Takes in • ___ Cara, 80s soundtrack singer 3 Scene • Reason 4 Thing • Amount 5 Tempo (inits.) • Charge 6 Before (literary) • Notional perfect society 7 Jeans material •…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733AT HOME WITH THEIR WATER BABY GEORGEADAM PEATY AND EIRI MUNROON MAKING THEIR LOVE WORK AFTER JUMPING IN AT THE DEEP ENDIf there were one word to sum up Olympic champion Adam Peaty, it would be “fast”.A torpedo across the swimming pool, he stunned spectators with his victories in Tokyo last year, including becoming the first British swimmer to retain an Olympic title when he won the 100m breaststroke.But it would appear “fast” doesn’t only describe the 27-year-old Staffordshire-born Olympian in the water: he and his artist girlfriend Eirianedd Munro, 24 – known as Eiri – fell in love, moved in together and welcomed their son George within a year of meeting each other.When they invite HELLO! into their beautiful home in Loughborough, Leicestershire, 18-month-old George is entertaining everyone with his toddler antics and it’s clear a happily exhausted Adam and Eiri are relishing being parents.“George is keeping us on our…7 min
HELLO! magazine|1733WITH A TALE TO TELL AFTER A BUSY LITERARY WEEKTHE duch*eSS OF CORNWALLADMIRES MR DARCY’S SHIRT AND INVITES STARS OF THE ARTS TO CLARENCE HOUSE‘The shirt’s a wonderful artefact. That production was transformative for people loving Pride and Prejudice’Colin Firth set the nation’s hearts aflutter playing Mr Darcy in the 1990s TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice as he emerged from a lake swim in a soaked shirt.And when the duch*ess of Cornwall visited Jane Austen’s former home in Chawton, Hampshire, last week, she revealed that she is also a fan of the author’s famous romantic hero.During her visit, avid reader Camilla was shown clothes from adaptations of the writer’s work, including the shirt Colin wore. “But he’s not in it, that’s a bit sad,” she joked after being shown the item by the director of Jane’s house, Lizzie Dunford, who replied: “I know, that’s sad. It’s not quite as damp as it was.”Camilla…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1733AT A LUNCH LAUNCH AT THE PALACEMEL GIEDROYCRISES TO THE OCCASION FOR THE QUEEN’S JUBILEEMore than 12 million people across the UK are planning to hold Big Jubilee Lunch street parties and community celebrations in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June bank holiday weekend. And last week, TV and radio star Mel Giedroyc got the party started early as she attended a special event in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.The former The Great British Bake Off star hosted a unique Big Jubilee Lunch and picked up tips from ten organisers of the community celebration, which will be held around the country from 2 to 5 June. The group discussed their best ideas about how to get everyone involved, how to share food on a budget, good decorating tips and which games to play.RECIPE FOR SUCCESSThey also told comedian and TV presenter Mel…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1733WITH THE QUEEN JOINED BY LOVED ONES AT WINDSOR THE ROYALS AT EASTER FAMILY FUN AS THE CAMBRIDGES LOOK AHEAD TO A MONTH OF CELEBRATIONSTraditionally, Easter is a big royal family get-togetherThere will be scenes of joyful family reunion at Windsor Castle this weekend, as hello! can reveal the Queen will celebrate Easter surrounded by her loved ones.“There will be plenty of visitors over the weekend,” a source tells us.The Duke and duch*ess of Cambridge and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, are expected to be among the guests, ahead of their own month of celebrations.The couple have been spending quality time with their children after their official tour to Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas last month and devoted mother Kate is delighted to have been reunited with her brood.The youngsters were equally thrilled to have their parents back, despite a fun stay with their maternal grandparents Michael and Carole…5 min
HELLO! magazine|1733CHEERED ON BY HER PROUD FATHER LADY LOUISE WINDSOR SHOWS EQUESTRIAN SKILLS ARE IN HER GENESLady Louise is tipped to take part in the Platinum Jubilee celebration, A Gallop Through HistoryProving she’s a chip off the old block, Lady Louise Windsor took the reins in a carriage-driving competition last week.The Queen’s youngest granddaughter has inherited a passion for the sport from her grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, and she was cheered on as she raced by her proud father the Earl of Wessex.Lady Louise, 18, navigated tight turns to guide her Fell pony and single-seat carriage around the course to finish in sixth place in the junior novice class at the British Indoor Carriage Driving Championships, held in Grantham, Lincolnshire.Watching from the sidelines, Prince Edward was there to support her all the way as she competed just days after attending a service of thanksgiving for…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1733SAIRA KHAN’S PICK OF THE WEEKMila Sneddon, the six-year-old girl who featured in the duch*ess of Cambridge’s Hold Still photography project, has rung the bell at the Jak’s Den cancer support centre in Livingston to declare she is cancer free.The video of Mila ringing the bell with the biggest smile on her face was just heartwarming. Mila has finished her treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, which she was diagnosed with in November 2019. She first captured the nation’s hearts when a photo showing Mila kissing her father through a window featured in Kate’s best-selling Hold Still book, which documented life during lockdown.Mila’s father, Scott, had moved out of the family home in Falkirk for seven weeks to protect his child, who was undergoing chemotherapy, from Covid. As a parent, I can only imagine what Mila’s…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1733JOINED BY HER FAMILY AT THEIR LAVISH GLYNDEBOURNE ESTATE DANIELLE DE NIESE THE SOPRANO TALKS MOTHERHOOD, HER ‘GET UP AND GO’ ATTITUDE AND A NEW SMALL-SCREEN PROJECT‘Having two big-personality parents, our children feel comfortable and secure to roam out into the world around them’Their mother is a world-famous soprano and their father runs one of the most celebrated opera festivals in the world from their stately home in East Sussex, where each year scores of singers and musicians descend for rehearsals and performances.So it is little surprise that the young children of opera star Danielle de Niese and her husband Gus Christie – executive chairman of Glyndebourne – take it in their stride when the HELLO! team turns up for our exclusive photoshoot and interview.“They’re completely unfazed by strangers walking into the living room,” explains Danni of her six-year-old son Bacchus and 15-month-old daughter, Sheherazade.“Even I was shy as a baby. But having two big-personality parents,…8 min
HELLO! magazine|1733MAKE-UP MUSEBeauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury has brought together a diverse group of women to star in the campaign launching her latest make-up collection. To demonstrate how inclusive and universally flattering her new Pillow Talk products are, the 16-strong model line-up includes Charlotte’s own mother, Patsy, close friend Kate Moss, model Jourdan Dunn, activist and trans model Ceval Omar, and 72-year-old Dame Lesley Lawson – better known as Twiggy.“Twiggy is a beauty icon,” says Charlotte of the model, actress and presenter. “She was creating her own make-up looks in the Sixties, before make-up artists existed. She has always been an inspiration to me and to have her star in this campaign is a dream come true.”Despite the decades both women have spent in the industry, their paths only crossed recently. “I first…3 min
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HELLO! magazine|1733LIVINGHEALTHY SPRING FOODAs we welcome spring and look forward to the Easter break, model, actress and SlimFast ambassador Kelly Brook reveals her weight struggles and shares some tasty and impressively fuss-free dishes – and all under 600 caloriesChocolate eggs, hot cross buns, simnel cake – Easter can see your eating plan go out the window. But there’s no reason why you can’t indulge and enjoy yourself – just in moderation.When it comes to balancing weight and wellbeing with lifestyle, Heart Radio presenter and SlimFast ambassador Kelly Brook is the woman in the know. After struggling with her weight during the lockdowns, she is now back in control and credits the weight-loss brand’s 3.2.1. plan – three snacks, two meal-replacement shakes and one main meal a day – with helping her…6 min
HELLO! magazine|1733SUNSHINE CAKETreat your loved ones to a sunny spring showstopper – moist and moreish, this sweet treat is perfect for sharing with grown-up family and friendsSPICED MANGO LAYER CAKEServes 12 Takes 1 hour 55 minutesINGREDIENTSFor the mango curd• 4 egg yolks• 4 tbsp golden caster sugar• 200g/7oz mango (about 1 mango), peeled and puréed• 125g/4½oz unsalted butter, cubedFor the sponge• 150g/5oz mango, peeled• 250g/9oz unsalted butter, softened• 160g/5½oz golden caster sugar• 120g/41/4oz light soft brown sugar• 80g/31/4oz clear heather honey• 5 large eggs• 1½ tsp vanilla paste• 450g/1lb plain flour• 2 tsp baking powder• ½ tsp ground cardamom• 2 tsp cinnamon• 4 tbsp mango kefirFor the syrup• 175g/6oz golden caster sugar• 3 tbsp DrambuieFor the cream cheese frosting• 200g/7oz unsalted butter, softened• 200g/7oz soft cheese• 400g/14oz icing sugar, sifted• 2 tsp…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1733DREAM ESCAPESSTAYCradled by limestone crags in Oman’s rose-scented Al Hajar Mountains, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar (3) is a true escape – a hideout with head-spinning canyon vistas. Bushes are abuzz with birds and electric-blue dragonflies, staff are attentive without being overbearing, and the cliff pool villas – with their soaring ceilings and infinity-edged pools – are knock-your-socks-off impressive. For a get-away-from-itall jaunt, this place ticks every box.TASTETurning out expertly shaken iced coffee alongside a tantalising array of sweet Omani delights (think pistachio-topped cakes and delicate fruit mousses), laid-back courtyard café Al Baha is the spot for a posthike pick-me-up, while Al Maisan’s (1) alfresco terrace draws guests in for long, lazy lunches. As far as impeccably prepared Middle Eastern feasts go, lantern-lit Al Qalaa never fails to impress – the…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1733WITH LADY GAGA AMONG THE WINNERS THE GRAMMYS STARS PUT ON A SHOW OF WORLD CLASS MUSIC AND FASHIONThe lights of Las Vegas were more dazzling than ever last week as the great and the good of the music world gathered for the 64th Grammy Awards.Stars including Lady Gaga, Chrissy Teigen and Carrie Underwood brought the red carpet alive at the MGM Grand Arena with colourful fashions, before a host of musical royalty stepped into the spotlight to both dish out and receive golden gramophones.She may be well versed in Grammys success, but that didn’t stop Lady Gaga being over come with emotion when she picked up her 13th Grammy. “I cried just like the first time I won,” said the singer and actress, who won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album with veteran crooner Tony Bennett for their record Love For Sale. Winning “still hits my heart like…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1733BELLA HADID AND MARC KALMAN SHOW THEIR LOVE DURING A ROMAN HOLIDAYIt is “one of my favourite places in the world”, she says, and last week, Bella Hadid got to enjoy Rome with one of her favourite people.Taking time out from photoshoots during a hectic week in which she was in three countries in four days, the model spent “an afternoon off” in the Italian capital with her art director boyfriend Marc Kalman.Bella shared images and videos of their trip on Instagram, showing them at landmarks including tourist hotspot the Trevi Fountain (above and right) and fuelling up on pizza.In her sunshine-yellow raincoat, the catwalk queen ensured the wet weather didn’t dampen her enthusiasm as she and Marc threw coins into the water for luck.When it comes to good fortune, however, Bella already has an abundance. Not only has she topped…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733THE DUKE OF SUSSEX GAME FOR A LAUGH AHEAD OF INVICTUS CHALLENGEWhile his army career is in the past, the Duke of Sussex is still a trouper, as he showed when he surprised Team UK by taking part in a video call ahead of this year’s Invictus Games.“Am I disturbing something? It looks like you guys were busy before I got on,” he said, dialling in from his home in California (inset, above right).Prince Harry, 37, launched Invictus in 2014 to showcase the sporting prowess of injured and sick forces personnel – both serving and veterans. After being on hold for the past two years because of the pandemic, the Games are back in the Netherlands, with Harry telling the squad: “So no one’s got any excuses for not being fit now.”The call also offered the Duke the chance to reconnect…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN WEDDING IS NOT REALITYIt was a moment that left fans All Shook Up when Kourtney Kardashian shared photos showing her and her Blink-182 fiancé Travis Barker tying the knot in front of an Elvis impersonator in Las Vegas.However, the 42-year-old reality TV star soon confirmed that her nuptials at the 24-hour One Love Wedding Chapel (above and below), which took place in the early hours of the morning after the couple had been at the Grammy Awards, were only a practice run.“Once upon a time in a land far, far away (Las Vegas) at 2am, after an epic night and a little tequila, a queen and her handsome king ventured out to the only open chapel with an Elvis and got married (with no license). Practice makes perfect,” she wrote.A few days later,…1 min
HELLO! magazine|17337 DAYSRIHANNASinger becomes billionaire after beauty successRihanna has been included in Forbes magazine’s billionaire list for the first time. The Barbadian singer, 34, ranked number 1,729 on the list with a net worth of $1.7bn (£1.3bn), largely due to her Fenty Beauty cosmetics and Savage x Fenty lingerie line. “It was important that every woman felt included in this brand. We are all so different,” she has said of her business.The entrepreneur and expectant mum is now the world’s wealthiest female musician. Jay-Z, hiphop’s first billionaire, came in at number 2,076 with $1.4bn, while rapper Kanye West has amassed a $2bn fortune, earning him 1,513th place on the list. Tesla chief executive Elon Musk holds first place on the list, overtaking Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for the first time.BORIS BECKERCourt finds…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1733NEVER MISS AN ISSUE – SUBSCRIBE TODAYVISIT SUBSCRIPTION.CO.UK/HELLO/1733 OR CALL 01858 438430 QUOTING QHE1733Terms and conditions: Discount offers are for UK residents aged 18 and over only, are for print subscriptions only and are not available for digital subscriptions. All offers are subject to availability. hello! or via its agents and its business partners may contact you about new promotions, products and services. For quality and training we may monitor communications. For queries about existing subscriptions or new orders, email hello@subscription.co.uk. Existing subscribers can manage/renew their subscription online at subscription.co.uk/hello/help. Full UK annual subscription rate is £140.25.…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733AT A NEW BALMORAL EXHIBITIONTHE QUEENFASHIONS THAT MADE A ROYAL STYLE ICON GO ON SHOW‘We have two gowns worn to the Ghillies’ Ball, which we hold in this very ballroom’They’re the outfits that have made the Queen a style icon the world over and in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee, some of Her Majesty’s most memorable pieces are on display for fashion fans to see.Balmoral Castle will host a variety of beautiful outfits worn by the monarch over the last 70 years, including the dazzling yellow coat and matching boater she sported at the 2017 Epsom Derby Festival.which we hold here every year in this very ballroom.”Other items on display include kilts, coats and hats, several of them worn during the Queen and her family’s annual summer holiday at the Royal Deeside estate, where the monarch is “the most happy”, according to Princess Eugenie.…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1733CANDID QUEENLooking down at some colour swatches, the Queen focuses intently on the task at hand.Dressed in a simple belted frock and court shoes, Her Majesty was examining samples of curtain fabric to decorate Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, as she tried to decide which shade of red or orange would work best with the decor.The latest in our series of relaxed photos celebrating the Platinum Jubilee was taken in June 1991 by David Secombe, who had been given special dispensation to accompany the Queen as she went about her daily life.Over eight months, David – the son of comedian Sir Harry Secombe – captured the Queen as she carried out engagements in private and public, as well as images of her carrying out her work behind the scenes at the royal palaces.He…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733THE QUEEN SPEAKS ABOUT COVID-19 AS SHE OPENS NEW N.H.S. UNIT‘It does leave one very tired and exhausted, doesn’t it, this awful pandemic?’The Queen has opened up about her experience of Covid-19, saying it left her “very tired and exhausted”.But she was all smiles as she virtually attended the official opening of a new hospital unit named in her honour.Calling from her desk at Windsor Castle, the monarch spoke to NHS workers and patients at the Queen Elizabeth Unit at the Royal London Hospital, which was built in five weeks in response to the outbreak. Staff at the 155-bed critical-care unit cared for more than 800 seriously ill patients, at times with support from combat medical teams from the army.Patient Asef Hussain told the Queen how he is continuing to recover from the virus, which killed both his father and…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1733PUP-SOLUTELY PURR-FECT PALSThey say cats and dogs can never be friends. But when three adorable kittens gained a new canine housemate, a cat-astrophe was averted when they all became inseparable.Fostered by animal rescuer Catherine Walsh, kittens Fawn, Hera and Ralph formed a bond with one-year-old pup Popsy (pictured with one of the kittens).“They would all sleep together in the same basket, play together with each other’s toys and even eat each other’s food,” said Catherine, 60, from East London.“Anything Popsy would do, they would want to do as well – they would wait at the door for us to get back when I took her on a walk.” The gang shared many delightful moments together before the kittens’ eventual return to the shelter.“The kittens just totally fell in love with Popsy,” added…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733SocietyFIFTEEN PERCENT PLEDGE GALAWHO: Iman, Rosario Dawson, Joan SmallsWHAT: The Fifteen Percent Pledge Benefit GalaWHERE: The New York Public LibraryIman was honoured at a gala to mark the success of The Fifteen Percent Pledge movement, which aims to encourage companies to devote 15% of their spending to black-owned businesses. The dress code at the benefit, which was hosted by And Just Like That… actress Nicole Ari Parker, called for Black Tie and Black Designer and the guests didn’t disappoint, donning fabulous frocks to mingle while sipping wine and co*cktails, before sitting down to a meal that finished with a lavish chocolate cake dessert.After Iman was awarded Industry Pioneer for her work as a model and philanthropist – “I can only imagine how different things might have been for Iman Cosmetics…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1733DOCTOR’S ORDERSLosing weight for whatever reason can be difficult and many of us follow a strict diet only to fall off the wagon. But that could be about to change thanks to a revolutionary new method based on science.In her debut book The Full Diet, consultant endocrinologist and NHS weight-loss expert Dr Saira Hameed steps away from traditional diets such as calorie-counting to help you develop a positive attitude to food and train yourself to recognise when you’re full.It follows the success of the non-surgical weight management scheme Imperial Satiety Protocol (I-SatPro) that Saira developed at Imperial College London in 2019, which has seen many patients reduce their blood pressure and ease symptoms of type 2 diabetes.HELLO! caught up with Saira (above right) to find out more…Saira, what’s the best way…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1733Get crackingMEAT BIRYANIServes 3-4 Takes 25 minutesUse up your Sunday roast leftovers, broken into bite-sized pieces, in this quick supper dish. You could use roasted lamb, beef, chicken or turkey – whichever you have.INGREDIENTS• 2 tbsp vegetable oil• 2 onions, peeled and sliced• Salt and freshly ground black pepper• 4 medium British Lion eggs• 2cm/¾in piece root ginger, peeled and grated• 1 clove garlic, crushed• 3 tbsp medium curry paste• 175g-225g/6-8oz cold roast lamb, beef, chicken or turkey• 225g/8oz cooked vegetables (we used cauliflower, broccoli and peas)• 1 x 200g sachet of basmati rice, cooked• 3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander• 50g/2oz pomegranate seeds1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Add the onions and a pinch of salt, then cook over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1733KILLER QUEEN‘There’s this modern need to censor ourselves, which is good but can cross over into a kind of sanitisation of your personality’Lucy Boynton is always going to remember her first day of filming Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, the star-studded, three-part adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel, which found her teetering on a vertiginous cliff edge in Wales. “Such a dramatic setting – the perfect kind of diving point for this adventure,” says the US-born, Britishraised actress.Lucy, 28, is becoming a regular in mysteries and whodunnits. She’s captivating as the icy intelligence agent Jean in the ITV adaptation of The Ipcress File and also popped up in Sir Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express.Her character Lady Francis Derwent – or Frankie – is set on solving a murder in Why…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1733ON A MISSION TO HELP OTHER MUMSGEMMA ATKINSONREVEALS HOW HER LIFE DREAM CHANGED WHEN SHE MET ‘STRICTLY’ STAR FIANCE GORKA‘So many mothers fear having a baby will ruin their bodies and minds. But that is completely not the case’In front of the HELLO! cameras, Gemma Atkinson positively sparkles. In a series of beautiful gowns and with her hair and makeup styled to perfection, this is the actress and radio presenter at her glamorous best, showing the form that helped her become a fitness guru and Strictly Come Dancing star.While Gemma looks perfectly at home in the spotlight, she is just as content to sit at home in her pyjamas and share a takeaway with her Strictly pro fiancé Gorka Márquez.Refreshingly down to earth, the 37-year-old star relishes alone time with the Spanish-born dancer and their adored daughter Mia, three in July, and knows exactly where her priorities lie.“I’m extremely…7 min
HELLO! magazine|1733RITA ORA AND KATE MOSS ROCK STARS ON A TRIP TO UTAHEven when you have scaled the charts, it is useful to have friends in high places – as singer Rita Ora discovered on a trip to Utah with supermodel Kate Moss.After enjoying a visit to Disneyland California together last month, the two women continued the adventure in Utah, riding the waves (right) and rock climbing (below).Making it a fabulous foursome were 31-year-old Rita’s sister and manager Elena and Kate’s photographer partner Nikolai von Bismarck.Rita shared the fun in a series of photos and videos on social media that showed Kate, 48, has lost none of her model ways as she posed up a storm in a sparkling green cover-up (left).“We came, we saw, we conquered. Truly magical. Thank you for these memories. You know who you are! I love you!”…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733ROB BURROW RUGBY LEGEND SCORES AT WINDSOR CASTLEHis efforts tackling motor neurone disease (MND) have made rugby league star Rob Burrow as much a hero off the pitch as he was on it and last week, that admiration was converted into a royal honour.After being recognised for services to rugby league and the MND community in the 2021 New Year Honours, the 39-year-old former Leeds Rhinos scrum half received his MBE at Windsor Castle – fittingly from the Princess Royal (above), who is royal patron of the MND Association.Rob attended the ceremony with his wife Lindsey, with whom he has children Macy, Maya and Jackson (all right), and the couple posed proudly in the castle grounds (above right).“I never imagined I’d be awarded with such an honour,” Rob tells hello!. “It meant just as much to me…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733ANNOUNCING HIS ENGAGEMENT, T.V. STARALEX BERESFORDON FINDING LOVE WITH IMOGEN McKAY AND HIS NEW YEAR’S DAY PROPOSAL‘When we met, it felt as if we’d known each other for ages. Holding hands and laughing together just came naturally’ ImogenStrolling along the River Thames in the spring sunshine, it’s blue skies all the way as Good Morning Britain weatherman Alex Beresford reveals for the first time that he is engaged – and introduces fiancée Imogen McKay to the world.And as the happy couple make their surprise announcement in this exclusive interview and photoshoot with hello!, they recall how love was forecast when a mutual friend played Cupid before setting them up on a blind date.“I’d been on my own for a while and was ready for a new relationship,” says Alex, 41, who met Imogen in August 2020. “But I was adamant I didn’t want to try a…7 min
HELLO! magazine|1733Oscars slap earns Will Smith ten-year banHollywood actor Will Smith has been banned from attending future Academy Award ceremonies for ten years after slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during last month’s Oscars ceremony. He has also resigned from the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Will had already issued an apology for hitting Chris after he made a joke about Will’s wife Jada’s hair – she crops it short because she suffers from alopecia – but the academy board released a statement last Friday detailing the sanction against the 53-year-old Men in Black star.It read: “Mr Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards.“We want to express our deep gratitude to Mr Rock for maintaining his composure under…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733ON A RARE JOINT OUTINGPRINCE CHARLES ANDQUEEN LETIZIAAN ELEGANT ROYAL DOUBLE ACT ON A CULTURAL DAY OUTTheir two royal families share a long and close relationship and last week the Prince of Wales was on hand to welcome Spain’s Queen Letizia on a special visit to the UK.Together for a rare joint public engagement, the heir to the throne greeted Letizia with a fond kiss on the hand and both cheeks as they met at historic Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland.The 900-year-old Co. Durham landmark, one of Europe’s best preserved bishops’ palaces and once home to the powerful Prince Bishops of Durham, reopened to the public in 2019 after major conservation work transformed its state rooms back to their original Georgian gothic splendour.Her UK visit is part of a drive to raise the profifile of Spain’s cultural projects around the worldExcited schoolchildren waving the flags of…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1733THE INTRIGUING HISTORY BEHIND EXHIBITS FROM A ROYAL CHILDHOODAs a young girl, the Queen enjoyed many happy family holidays at her mother’s childhood home Glamis Castle in Angus.Now a unique collection of items that featured in her childhood has gone on display to mark the magnificent Scottish royal residence’s 650th anniversary.Included in the Children of Glamis Exhibition is a selection of the young Princess Elizabeth’s dresses and a pair of Mickey and Minnie Mouse toys, on loan from antiques dealer Dan Hadden, who acquired them in 2017.“I usually deal in art, but when I saw all these wonderful pieces that once belonged to the Queen were being sold at a small auction room in Sussex, I jumped at the chance,” Dan tells hello! in this exclusive interview. “My daughter Phoenix, who was ten at the time, accompanied me…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1733AS ROBERT HARDMAN SHARES NEW ANECDOTES ABOUTTHE QUEENTHE AUTHOR TELLS OF HIS REVEALING NEW STUDY OF HER MAJESTY’S LIFE AND TIMES‘You know what? She is remarkable and we’re lucky to have her’Tucked away inside Windsor Castle’s Round Tower, Robert Hardman pored over a pile of leather-bound volumes containing the diaries of the Queen’s father, George VI.Her Majesty had given the royal author permission to read the handwritten documents – making him only the third biographer to be granted access – and he was fascinated to discover details of her early life.“The diaries are remarkably honest, revealing and often very touching,” Robert tells HELLO!, as his new biography Queen of Our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II hits the Sunday Times’s bestseller list. “It’s fascinating reading about the war years and knowing this was the formative experience of Princess Elizabeth, who was learning from her dad how it all works and…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1733WITH SOME OF EUROPE’S MOST STYLISH ARISTOCRATS PRINCE JOSEF-EMANUEL OF LIECHTENSTEIN AND MARIA CLAUDIA ECHAVARRIAWED IN SUMPTUOUS STYLE IN THE BRIDE’S HOMELAND OF COLOMBIA‘To see the two of them so truly in love is a wonderful thing’Between them, Prince Josef-Emanuel of Liechtenstein and Maria Claudia Echavarría have resided in such diverse destinations as Miami, Geneva, Belgium and London, where they are based. But when it came to tying the knot last month, for Colombian-born heiress and businesswoman Maria Claudia, known as Cloclo, there was no place like home and the vibrant walled city of Cartagena de Indias provided the perfect backdrop.The groom, who served in the Irish Guards having graduated from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, and who had the honour of presenting the Queen with the flag of his regiment at the 2010 Trooping the Colour, is the youngest son of Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein and Princess Margaretha of Luxembourg. Born…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1733BABY PLANET IS OUT OF THIS WORLDScientists have made a star-tling discovery of an enormous planet, nine times bigger than Jupiter. Some 508 light years from Earth, the gas giant, named AB Aurigae b, still has some growing to do.“We think it is still very early on in its ‘ birthing’ process,” explained astrophysicist Dr Thayne Currie.“Evidence suggests that this is the earliest stage of formation ever observed.”With a void of knowledge waiting to be filled, researchers are working tirelessly to make sense of this extraordinary sphere.Enveloped in a swirling disc of dust and gas, seen here in this impressive photograph taken by the European Southern Observatory (far left) and an artist’s impression (left), the planet even had a moment of fame when its image was used in a scene from Netflix film Don’t Look Up,…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733LEGENDARY ‘EASTENDERS’ ACTRESS JUNE BROWN CO-STARS AND FRIENDS MOURN A BRITISH TELEVISION ICON‘Dot’s got quite a high opinion of herself; I don’t. Also — and Dot certainly wasn’t like this — I did have a lot of love affairs’EastEnders stars past and present have paid tribute to soap stalwart June Brown following her death at 95.The Bafta-nominated actress, who played chain-smoking Dot Cotton for 35 years and appeared in 2,884 episodes of the BBC1 show, passed away at her Surrey home on 3 April, surrounded by her family.The BBC said in a statement: “June was loved and adored by everyone at EastEnders. Her loving warmth, wit and great humour will never be forgotten.”Gillian Taylforth said her former costar was “an amazing woman and a truly wonderful actress”, while Emma Barton said: “Working with June was like being part of an acting masterclass…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1733STYLEDame Helen MirrenGET THE LOOKThe 76-year-old dazzles at the London premiere of her latest film, The Duke. A soft pink flush to the cheeks complements her red lip, while a tousled updo looks fresh and modern. Dame Helen loves to experiment with make-up, saying: “If I’m working with a make-up artist, I always tell them that my face is their canvas. You always find new ideas and ways of looking at yourself that way.”COMPILED BY LYDIA MORMEN. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES ALL PRICES AND STOCKIST DETAILS IN STYLE CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS…1 min
HELLO! magazine|1733Tailored and timelessChristine Lampard is one busy woman, but while she may be a working mum who is always on the go, that doesn’t mean she scrimps on looking chic.With her love of classic styles, the 43-year-old Loose Women presenter – mum to Patricia, three, and 13-month-old Freddie with husband Frank – is the perfect model to showcase her choice of spring pieces from her second edit for Wallis, which she calls “a versatile wardrobe for a versatile woman”.She adds: “This collection is a celebration of spring, and pieces that will have you looking and feeling your very best.”Everton manager Frank is the Co. Downborn star’s biggest supporter in her foray into fashion, although it sounds as if Patricia isn’t too concerned with dressing up just yet – after all, “she can…4 min
HELLO! magazine|1733Sunday specialSPRING ROAST LAMB WITH MAPLE YOGHURT MARINADEFor the main event, look no further than this succulent roast. The marinade gives a subtle sweetness to the lamb.Serves 6 Takes 1 hour 30 minutes, plus marinatingINGREDIENTS• 1 x 1.5kg/31/4lb leg of lamb • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season • 2 large shallots, peeled and finely chopped • 2 beef tomatoes, quarteredFor the marinade• 4 tbsp Greek yoghurt • 2 tbsp Canadian maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust taste) • Juice of 1 lemonFor the dressing• 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp small capers, drained and rinsed • A bunch of fresh parsley, chopped • A bunch of fresh mint, chopped • A small bunch of fresh basil, chopped1. First, make the marinade by mixing together the…2 min
HELLO! magazine|1733EASTER FUN-DAYEASTER CHOCOLATE BARKMakes 35x24cm/14x9½in tray’s worth Takes 20-25 minutes, plus 1 hour to set“Made with swirls of white chocolate and topped with pastel-coloured chocolate eggs and dried cranberries, this makes a lovely edible gift or indulgent snack. Just snap off a piece off and enjoy.”INGREDIENTS• 300g/11oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces• 300g/11oz milk chocolate, broken into pieces• 25g/1oz dried cranberries, chopped• 1 x 90g packet mini candy-coated chocolate eggs• 5 mini cream eggs, halved• 1 x chocolate flake, broken into little pieces1. Line a tray or baking sheet measuring 35x24cm/14x9½in with non-stick paper.2. Put the plain and milk chocolate into a bowl. Melt over a pan of simmering water until runny, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water, and stirring gently.3. Pour onto the prepared…3 min
HELLO! magazine|1733DON’T MISS THIS WEEK…FILM THE LOST CITYSandra Bullock stars as romantic novelist Loretta Sage, who has to do a book tour joined by the model who portrays her handsome hero on her covers (Channing Tatum). But then a billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) kidnaps her in the hopes she is the key to finding the ancient lost city depicted in her latest tale.In cinemas from Friday.TV DERRY GIRLSBack for their final series, Erin, Orla, Claire and Michelle – and their English friend James – have one last hurrah at Our Lady Immaculate College. Relationships, friendships and politics all come to a head as the Troubles end and Northern Ireland enters a new, more hopeful phase.On Channel 4 on Tuesday at 9.15pm.RADIO THE LIKELY DADSExplore the funny side of fatherhood in the second series of the…1 min
