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‘The songs I’ve chosen all feel very personal and connected to my life’ Ahead of her unforgettable appearance in the Legends slot at Glastonbury, Dame Shirley Bassey was sent a pair of initialled wellington boots by a superfan. “Oh, my goodness, the mud! I was afraid for my gown trailing in the mud, but the organisers very kindly put down a red carpet to protect my gown all the way from the dressing room to the stage,” Dame Shirley exclusively tells HELLO! as she shares memories of performing at the famous festival in 2007. “A young fan who knew more about the mud than I did sent me a pair of wellies with DSB’ on the side in beautiful sparkly stones.” SINGING HER PRAISES The unique gesture seems all the…

The Duchess of Cornwall showed her wild side last week, sporting a leopard-print face mask to serve lunch to pensioners as she joined meals-on-wheels volunteers. Making sure her visit went down well, Camilla arrived at the Pepper Pot Centre in London’s Notting Hill with a tray of chocolate brownies, specially prepared by chefs at her Clarence House home. “I hear you made these yourself,” local councillor Julie Mills, a trustee at the centre, said with a wink. “Of course I did,” replied the royal. “Would I lie to you?” Camilla, 73, then helped pack hot meals of oxtail and chicken with vegetables before chatting to pensioners over Zoom to hear how the centre’s classes have gone online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, despite getting to grips with video apps…

‘I used to ride, but I haven’t sat on a horse for years. An amazing day’ Fun in the sun – and a bit of horsing around – was on the agenda for Peter Andre and family in the sunshine of his native Cyprus last week. The Mysterious Girl singer saddled up for a family day out on an hour-long trek with daughter Princess, 13, and 15-year-old son Junior at George’s Ranch – one of the island’s top equestrian centres. Already accomplished riders thanks to their mum Katie Price’s passion for horses, his eldest children were happy to take the reins on experienced mounts. Princess was given Lily Milan – a national dressage champion and International Equestrian Federation regional world dressage champion – while Junior rode Irish sport horse Penny.…

‘You only live once. And there’s nothing I like better than a challenge’ Gazing out across acres of stunning farmland as far as the eye can see, Sarah Beeny smiles wryly. “There’s nothing I like better than a challenge,” she says. The property expert and her husband, artist Graham Swift, have uprooted their four boys from their cosy lives in London to this former dairy farm in Somerset, and are in the throes of building their dream home: a modern, carbon-neutral mini stately home. “It was always Graham’s dream to move to the country and build his own house from scratch,” explains Sarah, 48, whose family’s life-changing move has been documented in a new Channel 4 series, Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country . “And I suppose I went…

Diagnosed with breast cancer eight years ago aged 38, and after a mastectomy, mum of three Sam Lewis wanted to help fellow sufferers thrive. She gave up teaching to set up Sam’s Diamonds, a group reaching more than 175 women with cancer in the North West. Full of fighting spirit, she runs Samurai Judo Club and enters beauty contests, inspiring others post treatment. “If I could talk, I would tell you how proud I am of my Mama,” writes Abigail, 21 – born with cerebral palsy – assisted by her carers. Mum Tara Parker, 45, is a specialist children’s nurse and works for charity WellChild. In the pandemic she has worked for the NHS in children’s mental health, besides coordinating a huge PPEmake – all while making time for daughter…

The parents of pop star Ed Sheeran have spoken of their pride in their son as they auction some of his prized possessions to raise money for two of their favourite charities. Among the items that John and Imogen Sheeran are selling is a ticket to Ed’s first gig and a signed photograph of the star with Sir Elton John, taken at Wembley Stadium in July 2015. The lots also include a charming photo of Ed aged eight, standing in a model at Legoland in 1999, and the handwritten lyrics for his 2017 global hit Perfect, which his father says “is a beautiful expression of his love for Cherry”, Ed’s childhood sweetheart, whom he married in December 2018. Also up for grabs is the handwritten musical score for Perfect Symphony,…

CLAUDIA SCHIFFER DELIGHTED TO BE A BARBIE GIRL It is the ultimate scale model. After decades of making catwalk domination look like child’s play, Claudia Schiffer has been given a fitting tribute: her own Barbie dolls. Naturally, her two mini-mes are wearing designer togs; they’re decked out in bespoke outfits created by Donna Versace and Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing (right), reinterpretations of outfits worn by the supermodel in the past. Showcasing the results in a video posted on Instagram – wearing the Balmain two-piece she originally modelled for its spring/summer 2016 campaign – Claudia said: “You’re never too old to play with Barbie, especially when you have amazing outfits like Balmain and Versace.” She also uploaded a throwback shot from 1994 of her wearing the iconic doll’s Versace gown, writing: “Thank…

‘What we have is a wonderful and moving snapshot of the experiences of so many people throughout the country’ Her Hold Still photography project brought the nation together in documenting the UK’s experience of lockdown: more than 31,000 people accepted the Duchess of Cambridge’s challenge to capture a moment in history on camera. Last week the evocative portraits went on display in 80 towns and cities across the UK, appearing on billboards, bus stops, train stations and shop fronts to be enjoyed by millions more. Perhaps the most striking is a portrait of NHS nurse Melanie Senior by her colleague Johannah Churchill, which has been recreated as a mural by artist Peter Barber on a wall in Manchester. A PORTRAIT OF BRITAIN To mark the launch of the community exhibitions,…

‘Archie’s moving about and they’re having a great time. They’re in their forever home’ When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the UK for an extended break in Canada almost one year ago, few could have predicted just how much their world – and ours – was about to change. In January they announced their decision to step back as senior working royals, returning to Canada and then moving to California, where they have now finally settled into their “forever home” – an expansive mansion set on 5.4 acres in the exclusive coastal enclave of Montecito. And despite the pressures of a global pandemic, Harry and Meghan have been enjoying the opportunity to spend plenty of time with son Archie, almost 18 months old. “They are now in their…

DAISY EDGAR-JONES Lands lead role in new Hollywood film Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones has won the lead role in the big-screen adaptation of bestselling novel Where the Crawdads Sing. The movie will be produced by Reese Witherspoon’s company Hello Sunshine, which is behind hits such as Big Little Lies. Daisy will play Kya, a young woman who grows up isolated on the North Carolina marshes in the American Deep South in the 1950s. The original book by Delia Owens has sold more than seven million copies worldwide. It features twin storylines; the first charts Kya’s early family life and the second follows the accusation that she murdered a former lover. Daisy, 22, shot to fame earlier this year after her breakout role in the hit BBC romantic drama Normal People. DAME…

‘Period products are more common on Europe’s beaches than coffee cups or straws’ When I came out of Love Island , lots of crazy deals were thrown at me. I had to say no to lots of them because they didn’t align with my environmental values. I couldn’t follow the crowd and say yes when I knew in my heart of hearts what a negative impact fast-fashion and excessive use of plastic in products has on the environment. I had to be true to myself and what I believe in. I’ve been surfing since the age of nine. My parents and I moved from Bristol to North Devon and I loved it from the first moment I stood up on a surfboard. I didn’t want to do anything else. I…

Since her son Shayen was stillborn, 39-year-old Priya Vara, a scientist, has worked tirelessly in her spare time for Hillingdon Hospital’s maternity bereavement suite, raised awareness of baby loss and established a kindness initiative, which includes collecting for food banks. Her best friend Anjana Pindoria says: “She makes our world kinder.” Professor Aisha K Gill has raised £58,000 in four months for an emergency Covid-19 fund for women and children who have survived of violence and abuse. Professor Gill, who teaches criminology at Surrey’s University of Roehampton, is one of the first activists to speak out about the issue in the black and minority ethnic and refugee communities. Husband and wife Lorraine, 36, and Lee Lewis, 35, started charity The Lewis Foundation to help adult cancer patients after Lee’s mother…

It’s the most Googled beauty ingredient of 2020 so far, with more than a million searches*. But we’re here to save you from hitting the keyboard to ask: “What does vitamin C do for your skin?” with a one-stop guide to this multitasking hero ingredient. Often referred to as the holy grail of skincare, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that not only helps to reduce pigmentation and inflammation, but boosts the production of anti-ageing collagen and protects against pollution. That means it’s perfect for tackling age spots and uneven skin tone, minimising fine lines and acne scars and giving dull skin a radiance boost. Vitamin C is even said to increase the effectiveness of sun protection from UV rays – we told you this is a winner. “Most skin…

At 22 years old, Jess Gillam has already notched up a couple of firsts. The Classic Brit Award winner was not only the first saxophonist to reach the finals of BBC Young Musician of the Year, but she is also BBC Radio 3’s youngest-ever permanent presenter, hosting the show This Classical Life each week. Add the fact that she’s a female classical musician playing an instrument traditionally associated with male jazz players and Jess really is breaking the mould. “I try to be as authentic as possible and true to myself,” the Cumbrian-born star tells HELLO! . “There are more female saxophonists now, but when I was growing up there weren’t many role models to look up to. Now I’d really like to be a role model to younger girls…

‘We weren’t shocked but it was a surprise, and we feel so lucky’ Earlier this year actress Kara Tointon revealed she and her fiancé Marius Jensen were planning to marry in his native Norway. While their big day, like so many others, has been put on hold, the couple now have another cause for celebration in 2020: they are expecting their second child. “I think this year has brought so many things in different ways. At the beginning of the year I was due to start a play, and now I am at home in a little cocoon and pregnant,” says 37-year-old Kara, who is looking forward to welcoming a younger brother for their firstborn son Frey, who will be two in November. It was during lockdown in London earlier…

If anyone can give a masterclass in capturing the perfect style to fit a moment, it’s the Duchess of Sussex. Always one to practise what she preaches, Meghan, 39, is noted for wearing environmentally friendly labels that use sustainable practices and ethically sourced materials, while adding meaningful finishing touches that are often only picked up by the keenest observer. WE PUT A SPOTLIGHT ON MEGHAN’S ECO-CHIC ‘CALIFORNIA GIRL’ STYLE But then the former actress has always known her own style. And now, no longer having to carry out royal duties, and settled in Santa Barbara with the Duke and their son Archie, she has embraced the California-cool aesthetic she’s always loved, returning to jeans and oversized shirts, long, loose dresses and casual shorts. Her clothes are as relaxed and comfortable…

Grime artist Stormzy’s stab-proof vest, which he wore to headline Glastonbury last year, has been nominated for the Beazley Designs of the Year prize. Created by the famously covert artist Banksy, the vest features a black, white and red Union flag and was made from a former police-issue garment. The vest quickly gained iconic status after Croydon-born Stormzy, 27, made history at the 49th music festival by becoming the first black British solo act to top the bill on the Pyramid Stage. He used his explosive set to raise awareness of structural racism and inequality in the UK justice system. At the time, Banksy described the vest as being “capable of stopping bullets up to .45 calibre and… fully stab-proof, yet not machine washable”. The prestigious Beazley awards are hosted…

With a former Blue Peter presenter for a dad, toddlers Felix and Jasper must surely be the luckiest boys in the world, you’d think, when it comes to making toy models from yoghurt pots and toilet rolls. But it sounds like the adorable twins may actually need to teach their father a thing or two. “For the three years that I did Blue Peter, I was thrown out of helicopters in the middle of the North Sea, I went scuba diving and did bobsleigh runs, but the most challenging thing for me was the make’ items on live TV,” says Tim Vincent, who joined the children’s show as its youngest male presenter when he was 21. “The items would all be laid out and you’d have five or six minutes…

A pop of highlighter on her eyes brought Cindy Bruna’s beautifully natural look to life on the Elie Saab catwalk. The L’Oréal Paris spokesperson sports a similar look even when not working. “I like to keep my look nice and fresh and would go for concealer instead of foundation,” she says. As for her hair, she adds: “L’Oréal has amazing products for curly hair and I feel really represented by the brand.”…

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF British women consistently rate as having among the lowest self-esteem in global studies. It’s easy to say: “Be more confident.” But how? You’re Amazing is a guide to help you push your boundaries, embrace your inner confidence and learn to love yourself. Packed full of tips on self-care, it also contains inspirational quotes from the likes of Dolly Parton and Meryl Streep. And it has advice on journalling, an established way to improve your outlook, boost self-belief and unlearn the negatives you believe about yourself. You’re Amazing: How to Cast Off Self-Doubt and Embrace Your Inner Brilliance by Debbi Marco (Summersdale, £9.99). LIGHT RELIEF We’ve changed the clocks, which means only one thing: shorter days ahead. And for some this means months of misery. Around two million…

Pies can be single-crust, double-crust, raised, cold, hot, family favourites or one-person pots – and every country has its own variations: an Indian samosa, an Italian torta, a Spanish or Mexican empanada, a Scottish bridie, an English steak and kidney pie, or an American pot or plate pie. Our recipes are all from Pies Glorious Pies by Maxine Clark (published by Ryland Peters & Small, £14.99), which contains more than 50 recipes, plus tips on techniques, pie practicalities and equipment. HELLO! readers can buy a copy for the special price of £10. To order, visit rylandpeters.com and use code HELLOPIES at checkout. Offer valid until 30 November 2020, subject to availability.…

BOOK NOW STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE TOUR Contestants from this autumn’s line-up, which includes boxer Nicola Adams and The Wanted’s Max George, will be hotfooting it around the country’s biggest arenas in 2022 in a sequin-filled dance extravaganza. Fab-u-lous! Visit strictlycomedancinglive.com. STREAMING THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT Star of this year’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma , Anya Taylor-Joy (left) plays orphan Beth Harmon, who rises to unlikely stardom after discovering a gift for playing chess. As she shatters boundaries in a male-dominated world, Beth learns the true cost of genius. As gritty as it is suspenseful, this Netflix limited series will leave viewers gripped by every move. On Netflix now. FILM FRIDA KAHLO This exhibition-based film aims to discover the truth about the Mexican artist, who died aged 47 in 1954.…