Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1323 i HELLO! magazine

Jetting between South America and her palatial Parisian ‘pied à terre’, Italian-born French princess Patricia d’Arenberg has become known as one of the most glamorous aristocrats on the international scene. Married for almost 20 years to the gregarious Prince Rodrigue d’Arenberg, a scion of one of France’s most important dynasties, she’s now seeing life from a different angle as the partner of Jean-Paul Enthoven, the famous French philosopher with whom Carla Bruni was once romantically involved. But despite finding love again, Patricia lives independently in her exquisite apartment near Parc Monceau, which she bought ten years ago. In this neighbourhood, a privileged haven in the centre of Paris, the opulence of the buildings and the elegance of the boulevards combine to conjure up a charming picture of 19th-century Paris, echoed…

Princess Eugenie flew in from the US last week to officially open the new Children’s High Dependency Unit at London’s Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, where she herself underwent spinal surgery in 2002. The youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York was diagnosed with curvature of the spine aged 12 and required an eight-hour operation to correct it. She then spent three days in intensive care before making a full recovery. The new unit is the latest phase in the hospital’s redevelopment and was partly funded by the £10,000 raised by the Princess, who is now patron of the hospital’s Charity Redevelopment Appeal. It is situated close to the operating theatres, meaning children can be transferred more quickly after surgery. Importantly, children will be able to have their parents…

The Prince of Wales was a sight for straw eyes when he met some of Northern Ireland’s more unusual residents during a two-day tour of the country. Prince Charles’s wicker man experience happened in Eniskillen, thanks to the Aughakillymaude group of mummers (left), a medieval drama group whose members dress from head to toe in woven straw and perform plays to keep evil spirits at bay. “By God, you must get pretty hot in there,” the Prince remarked after commending them for keeping the ancient tradition alive. He then traded drinking tips with one cider-loving mummer, who revealed that this was one instance when taking your tipple through a straw was not advisable. Charles’s love for heritage is nothing new, of course, but few would think it stretches back to…

The odds on having a good time at one of Sir Elton John’s parties are pretty high. But factor in a triple celebration – the star’s 67th birthday, the opening of partner David Furnish’s Las Vegas champagne lounge Fizz and now their marriage plans – and it was the ultimate in safe bets. Created to reflect David and Sir Elton’s personal style, the Caesars Palace venue features art from their photography collection as well as a selection of high-end champagnes and food devised with the help of their personal chef. Also on the menu was a three-tiered cake for the birthday boy (far right), who shared his special night with a wide range of celebrity guests including Sharon and Kelly Osbourne and Britt Ekland (below) and actor Nicolas Cage. Sir…

Mollie King is All Fired Up for summer in this new campaign image (right), exclusive to HELLO! . And the Saturdays singer was certainly enthusing about her second Loved By Mollie collection for Oasis when she invited us to a private VIP dinner last week to celebrate the latest range. “It’s just so exciting,” she said. “What I love most is when I see somebody out and about wearing something from the collection. I get so over excited. I’m so uncool!” The singer was the perfect model at the soirée at London’s trendy Boundary Rooftop. Wearing a blue-and-white-striped midi skirt teamed with a leather cropped T-shirt from the 30-piece collection (above), it wasn’t hard to see why she’s become a darling of the fashion world. “I can’t wait for everyone…

Life is going swimmingly for Tom Daley. The Olympic diver looked blissfully happy cycling around London with his boyfriend Dustin Lance Black (right), while the Oscar-winning screenwriter made sure Tom looked his heartthrob best as they hit the shops, tenderly smoothing his hair. Tom needed a day relaxing. Since hitting the headlines at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, at the tender age of 13, he’s been consistently making a splash and now his latest venture has taken him across the seven seas. In Tom Daley Goes Global , the 19-year-old is joined by best friend Sophie Lee (below right) backpacking around the world, a completely new experience for the well-travelled diver. “Whenever I go away with diving, all I get to see is the hotel and the diving board,” he…

She is a racy former popstar and he is one of the key figures in Formula 1. Now it looks as if Geri Halliwell’s friendship with Red Bull boss Christian Horner could be qualifying for something more. Rumours that the two had become one raced into the headlines after the ex-Spice Girl was spotted strolling through a London street with Christian, 40 (left). The F1 team leader has reportedly split from his long-term partner Beverley Allen. The couple have a young daughter, Olivia, together and Christian is also stepfather to her two sons Kieron, 25, and 21-year-old Liam. Geri, who’s mum to seven-year-old Bluebell, has been single since her relationship with online betting tycoon Anton Kaszubowski ended last year. Geri and Christian were first seen together last July, walking around…

With the fashion world at her well-shod feet, it’s hard to believe that Victoria Beckham wasn’t always the darling of the industry. It’s rumoured, for example, that, before she beat off stiff competition from Burberry, Stella McCartney and London-based designer Tom Ford to take Designer Brand of the Year at 2011’s British Fashion Awards, Tom tried to stop the former Spice Girl from wearing his designs. Since then, Victoria has gone on to produce more critically acclaimed collections and now counts Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, Cameron Diaz, Blake Lively, Drew Barrymore, Trudie Styler and Elle Macpherson among her clients. This autumn, she will open her first standalone store, in the heart of London’s fashionable Mayfair. “I’m taking my business very seriously,” she says. Indeed, Victoria has always taken her business…

‘Am I getting married? What a ridiculous question… We’ve made no plans, but then I couldn’t see myself doing marshmallows a year ago’ Baking entrepreneur James Middleton denies he is cooking up a marriage proposal for his girlfriend Donna Air (left, with James) ‘I think he’s delicious’ Halle Berry says her marriage to Olivier Martinez still has the recipe for success ‘Someone asked me if I was Taylor Swift. She’s 6ft and 25. I was like, wow, that youth cream really works!’ Actress Scarlett Johansson, 29, was happy to be mistaken for the younger music star ‘I’m not sure that he will pop out to the cinema and grab some popcorn, but sooner or later I reckon he might have a look’ Noah star Russell Crowe is praying the Pope…

It was his first official public engagement – and at the tender age of eight months old, Prince George certainly looked a natural. Landing in Wellington, New Zealand on Monday, the future King seemed eager to be off exploring. Held in the arms of his mother the Duchess of Cambridge as she descended the plane steps, George playfully kicked his arms and legs, looking around at the assembled dignitaries and members of the press. Thick fog had threatened to divert the Royal New Zealand Air Force flight, but instead it touched down 20 minutes behind schedule, arriving at the Military Terminal a little after midday local time to kick off their 18-day trip Down Under. Showing no signs of the long journey they’d just undertaken – a 22-hour Qantas flight…

Emma Watson and Jennifer Connelly showed epic style as Noah’s leading ladies attended the UK premiere of the biblical blockbuster. Former child star Emma proved she was all grownup as she wowed on the ocean-themed carpet at London’s Leicester Square in a flawless white Ralph Lauren gown complete with a daring thigh-high split. Jennifer was equally striking in a statement Alexander McQueen dress with floral embellishments and a feathered skirt. “She is basically the most beautiful woman to ever walk the earth,” said Emma, 23, of her co-star, before greeting Russell Crowe – who takes the film’s title role – with a kiss. The actress revealed she was both nervous and thrilled at playing his on-screen daughter-in-law Ila. “I was very shaky on my feet,” she said. “You know, Russell…

When Princess Caroline teamed up with Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld to design this year’s Bal de la Rose, conjuring up a 1920s Russian art theme, there was no doubt Monaco’s party season would get off to a stylish start. But a special appearance raised the glam stakes at the Princess Grace Foundation ball even higher: Caroline’s daughter Charlotte Casiraghi, making a stunning return to the social scene after welcoming son Raphael in December. Her actor partner Gad Elmaleh was unable to attend the black-tie bash, so 27-year-old Charlotte, dressed in silver Chanel haute couture, was escorted by brother Pierre and his stunning girlfriend, Italian aristocrat Beatrice Borromeo, who almost stole the spotlight in a soft nude gown by Armani Privé and matching wrap. Princess Caroline’s eldest, Andrea, who’s Monaco’s second-in-line, was…

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CHOCOLATE ROULADE WITH BOOZY BLACKBERRIES If you can’t find ready-ground hazelnuts, buy them whole and whizz in a blender or food processor Serves 8 Preparation time 45 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes, plus 3 to 4 hours cooling INGREDIENTS • 200g/7oz dark chocolate, broken into pieces • 5 large eggs, separated • 175g/6oz caster sugar, plus a little extra • 50g/2oz ground hazelnuts • 2 tbsp hot water • 225g/8oz blackberries, plus a few more to decorate • 3 tbsp sloe gin (or cherry brandy or kirsch) • 400ml/14fl oz double cream • 2 tbsp icing sugar • Chocolate holly leaves (optional) 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas 4. Cut a rectangle of non-stick baking paper a little larger than a 34 x 24cm/13½ x 9½in) Swiss roll…

With her tresses teased to perfection and dressed head-to-toe in Victoria Beckham, Amanda Holden has rarely looked more glamorous. So I have to ask when we meet: “Is this down to more than just a healthy beauty regime?” “I’ve had nothing done, darling. Just a collagen wave,” she laughs with a flourish of her finely manicured hand. “No needles at all.” On spectacularly frisky form, the 43-year-old Britain’s Got Talent judge is back on the panel, alongside David Walliams, Alesha Dixon and show supremo Simon Cowell (all above). The ITV show began in 2007 and Amanda – its longest-serving judge – tells me she has seen it all. “On a daily basis,” she teases. “But yes, you mean on the show? Well, this year we had a male rollerskating Wonder…

While Kelly Brook’s whirlwind romance and engagement to former Gladiator David McIntosh may have caught many by surprise, the model and TV personality is evidently happily settled in her new status, flashing her diamond engagement ring as she stepped out with her new fiancé on the streets of Los Angeles. The happy couple – who got together on New Year’s Eve at a party in London bar and restaurant Steam and Rye, which Kelly part owns – looked very much in love as they strolled hand in hand in the Californian sunshine. Kelly, 34, was dressed casually in a blue top and jeans while superfit one-time Royal Marine David, 27, was wearing workout gear. Kelly has been given the seal of approval from her fiancé’s family, with David’s big sister…

While the rest of the country’s mums were relaxing and putting their feet up, Zara Phillips celebrated her first Mothering Sunday at a point-to-point event in Herefordshire. Taking motherhood in her stride, the no-nonsense royal managed to keep her daughter Mia fed and happy, as well as giving her another taste of equestrian life. The pair spent the day at the Teme Valley Hunt race meeting, where a number of Zara’s horses were competing. Proving she’s got the bit between her teeth when it comes to coping with motherhood, Zara capably steered her daughter’s pram over the grassy terrain with one hand while carrying a saddle blanket under her other arm (left). She also multitasked by texting on her phone as she bottle-fed Mia (right), then found time for a…

On a night helping the UK’s oldest children’s charity, Lily Allen made sure her two own youngsters had something to Smile at. The singer, performing at the City Rocks concert at the Royal Albert Hall for Coram (top right), took time out during her set to take a quick snap of the packed and dancing auditorium. “This is for the kids at home,” she said, referring to her daughters Ethel, two, and Marnie, one. The Hard Out Here star wasn’t the only one with family matters on her mind. Strictly Come Dancing’s Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed her 2001 hit Murder on the Dancefloor before her husband, Richard Jones, took to the stage with his band The Feeling. “I’m so pleased to be performing for this wonderful cause, especially with my handsome…

Talk of an engagement between Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas intensified last week after it was reported that her family had called a summit to discuss the prospect of their wedding. According to one newspaper, the dancer’s aristocratic clan, which includes mum Lady Mary-Gaye Curzon and sister Isabella Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe (right, with Cressida), has called a gathering to talk about the nuptials, which could be in the near future. “There is a family gathering to discuss an engagement,” the paper quotes a source as saying. “The announcement will be sooner than many people think. Harry and Cressida will be married. It is all going ahead. It is just a matter of time.” Further fanning the flames of speculation are reports that Harry, 29, is planning to take his love of two…

Twelve months after the end of Girls Aloud’s triumphant reunion tour, life couldn’t be more different for expectant mum Kimberley Walsh. After a record-breaking decade of No.1 hit singles, albums and sell-out tours – not to mention a successful stint on Strictly Come Dancing and in the West End as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical – the 32-year-old singer is expecting her first baby with her partner of ten years Justin Scott and is also thinking ahead to their long-awaited wedding. Breaking her wrist in a fall at home is making life a little more difficult, but bubbly Kimberley isn’t letting a little thing like that slow her down, as she tells HELLO! in our exclusive chat. Congratulations on your pregnancy but commiserations on your broken wrist. That’s the…

RACHEL STEVENS Singer welcomes second daughter Rachel Stevens was “delighted” to welcome a baby girl last week. The former S Club star and Strictly Come Dancing runner-up, who turns 36 this week, said she was “really well” following the birth of her second child with husband Alex Bourne. Their eldest daughter Amelie is three. “Delighted to announce the safe arrival of our gorgeous little girl!… Amelie happy and ’cited,” tweeted Alex. The couple, who wed in 2009, were yet to announce a name for the new arrival last week. • Oscar-winner Whoopi Goldberg has become a great-grandmother at 58. The new arrival, named Charlie Rose, is the daughter of Whoopi’s granddaughter Amarah Skye. RAV WILDING Wins payout after Splash! injury Ex-Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding has reportedly won a five-figure payout…

Dressed in black and wearing a veil, Angelina Jolie is moved to tears (far right) as she visits the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial, where over 6,000 of the more than 8,000 victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre – Europe’s worst since WWII – are buried. The killings took place during Bosnia’s horrific inter-ethnic war, lasting from 1992 to 1995, in which over 100,000 were killed. Some 20,000 women were raped during the conflict, and it was with the aim of promoting a campaign to end sexual violence against women that Angelina and British Foreign Secretary William Hague (right) were in Bosnia. “There can be no peace while women in conflict or post-conflict zones are raped with impunity,” said the 38-year-old mother-of-six, whose directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey,…

When the Duchess of Cambridge arrives in Australia next week she faces something of a challenge to win over the hearts of the locals, who are already under the spell of their own homegrown royal –Crown Princess Mary of Denmark – who was born in Tasmania. The 42-year-old former account manager married Frederik, the heir apparent to the throne of Denmark, in 2004, having met in 2000 in a Sydney pub when the Prince was in Australia for the Olympic Games. Though now a senior member of one of Europe’s oldest royal dynasties, Mary has never forgotten her roots. She and her husband visit her home nation as often as possible, in both private and official capacities, and on their last visit, in October, took time out of their schedule…

Filming a major blockbuster while heavily pregnant was a challenge for Kate Winslet. But despite having to hide her bump by holding carefully-placed files over her stomach, it seems her physical discomfort helped her play an evil scheming leader in sci-fi blockbuster Divergent . “I felt really hot and quite exhausted a lot of the time and between that and the pregnancy hormones, I probably got a bit too much into character sometimes and took it all out on the other actors,” she says laughing. Now a 38-year-old Hollywood veteran with more than 30 films to her name and a mum of three – youngest son Bear Blaze is four months old – Oscar-winner Kate was actually more of a mother figure to the young actors. “The film had a…

Young British Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams has quickly had to get used to being recognised everywhere. “For every person that comes up for an autograph there are three that just stand and stare at you,” laughs the 16-year-old. “My favourite is when they think they are being super discreet and take a photograph of you. I feel like going up to them and saying, ‘Would you like a picture with me?’” The teen has had to grow up fast after winning the role of the tomboyish and often violent Arya Stark when she was just 12. Maisie had no acting experience and was more interested in a career in dance when an agent put her forward. But despite winning a major role in what is one of the…

CAN’T SEE THE WOOD FOR THE TREE? Inspired by their work camouflaging unsightly power stations, graphic designers Daniel Siering and Mario Schuster decided to try their hand at transforming the German landscape near Potsdam with a way more ambitious project. After locating a tall, lone tree, the pair covered part of its trunk in plastic wrap before spray-painting on the exact landscape behind it (far left), leaving it “floating” dramatically above the ground.…

As Prince Albert celebrated at the glittering Rose Ball, his sister Princess Stephanie opted for low-key rather than lavish, caring for animals at the family’s private estate, Roc Agel. It was more than a decade ago when the princess fell in love with an elephant trainer and, in a case of trunks over tiaras, moved into his caravan to embark on a life with the circus. Stephanie’s love for the ringmaster didn’t last, but her passion for the circus animals certainly did, as shown by this photo of her caring for one of her two recently-adopted 40-year-old elephants – former circus performers that she rescued last summer after it was thought they’d have to be put down. She brought the creatures back to Roc Agel, where they now live in…

Poppy Delevingne was a fashion rebel as she broke all the rules in a riot of colour, pattern and texture to launch her fashion blog, Mrs Alice in her Palace, at top London store Fortnum & Mason. The English model and socialite mixed things up with a J Brand Aiah leather biker jacket, denim shirt, Bella Freud sweater, floral skirt and Saint Laurent chain-strap ankle boots. A cream and gold Prada tote completed her rock chick and floral mash-up.…

What do Renée Zellweger, Cynthia Nixon and Cameron Diaz have in common? Aside from being award-winning actresses, they also share a more troublesome link – supersensitive skin that’s prone to rosacea. “Up until five years ago, I had no idea why my skin would get so red,” says Cynthia, who’s best known for playing Miranda in Sex and the City . “I thought it was just because of my fair complexion. The problem was, it never really went away.” Eventually, Cynthia discovered she suffered from rosacea, a skin condition typified by facial redness and flare-ups. “Over the years, I have tried a lot of skincare products. Before I was diagnosed with rosacea I took a slash-and-burn approach, using scrubs and astringents to remove dead skin and keep my pores clear,”…

Rhian and Mark Adams Royal Welsh officer Mark got married life off to a sweet start by baking the wedding cake himself. He and Rhian shared it with their guests at Llangoed Hall in the Brecon Beacons. Morven Porteous and Stephen Mills Morven and Stephen celebrated at the legendary Grand Old Duke of York’s home, Allerton Castle, after saying “I do” at York Minster. Claire and Richard Weymouth Claire and Richard jump-start the party on Waikkal Beach, Sri Lanka, after their sunset ceremony witnessed by 36 family and friends. If you’d like us to consider your photos for Just Married, please send a selection, by email only, to spy@hellomagazine.com. All photos must be at least 1,500 pixels in size and accompanied by full wedding details. When contributing photos to Hello!…

Made in Chelsea regular Lucy Watson had to put her feelings to one side as she shot scenes with former flame Jamie Laing (both above) for the E4 reality show, which returns this week. “It can be excruciating seeing your ex after you’ve broken up,” says the 23-year-old, who called off her fledgling romance with the McVitie’s heir in the series six finale. “Normally I’d just cut that person out of my life and not speak to them again.” Whether love blooms for hellomagazine.com blogger Lucy in the latest series remains to be seen, but some fresh faces will be popping up in well-to-do West London. “There are some new people from our lives back home that no one has seen before,” teases Lucy. • Made in Chelsea is on…

1 EXHIBITION THE FASHION WORLD OF JEAN PAUL GAULTIER FROM THE SIDEWALK TO THE CATWALK Madonna is his leading muse, so it’s only fitting that the Material Girl’s conical – and iconic – bra from her 1990 Blonde Ambition tour (above right) is a highlight of this first major exhibition devoted to Jean Paul Gaultier (left). “I was flattered when she asked me to do the costumes,” says the acclaimed French couturier. “It wasn’t the first time I made conical breasts… but Madonna made them famous.” The show, comprising more than 165 designs, celebrates the 61-year-old’s trademark avant-garde style and also includes his stage costumes for Kylie Minogue (above left). Advance booking is recommended. [AW] • Barbican Art Gallery, London, 9 April to 25 August. For tickets, visit…

Seeing your father get his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame would be a dream come true for many little boys. But adorable three-year-old Flynn Bloom grew a tad restless when his father Orlando received the honour on the legendary walkway last week. The Lord of the Rings star, 37, did his best to keep Flynn amused, but during his heartfelt thank-you speech his son just wanted to play and grabbed his daddy’s leg. Flynn, looking cute in a striped shirt and jeans combo that echoed his father’s blue suit, cheered up when, clutching a bag emblazoned with the word “sugar”, he took the rope and unveiled his dad’s star. “I got a star in front of a sweet shop and he is mad for candy right now,”…

The arrival of his son Eric has changed Simon Cowell in many ways, a fact shown last week when he attended a special tea party in support of one of his favourite charities. Always a poignant occasion, the Easter Afternoon Tea fundraiser for Shooting Star CHASE – the hospice charity that cares for children with life-limiting conditions and their families – tugged at the 54-year-old’s heartstrings even more this year. “I felt very different when I arrived today,” Simon, who’s patron of the charity, told HELLO!, the only publication invited to the event. Accompanied by girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 36, mother of his two-month-old son, the new dad explained: “It has always been an emotional day, but you forget that it’s not just about the kids, but also their families. It’s…

Spending time in the company of rock star Anastacia, it’s impossible not to feel exhilarated by life. A petite powerhouse – at 5ft 2in – she’s not known as “the little lady with the big voice” for nothing; she’s like an intravenous shot of positivity. She emerges from the dressing area at HELLO! ’s exclusive photoshoot in a vest top emblazoned with the slogan “Survivor Chick”. Those two words sum up why the 45-year-old former MTV dancer from Chicago, who’s gone on to sell more than 20 million records, has become such a beacon of hope and inspiration to women, especially those battling breast cancer, a disease that she has fought twice in the past decade. She was first diagnosed in 2003 and last year the singer revealed that she…

There can be no doubt who the new kid on the London block is as Tamara Ecclestone takes her baby girl out for a walk with husband and new dad Jay Rutland (left). Their little girl’s pram, a sparkly pink Silver Cross affair, proudly proclaims her name – Sophia – on its front (right). The bobby-dazzling pram, its carriage shimmering with Swarovski crystals, was a gift from Sophia’s aunty, Petra, and while the price has not been confirmed, the customisation is believed to have brought the price above £1,500. Stylish as ever, Formula 1 heiress Tamara made sure she matched her new acquisition. While her casual clothing’s colour scheme complemented Jay’s dark attire, on her feet she sported a pair of pink trainers. The couple smiled constantly as they enjoyed…

Aintree’s Grand National is one of the UK’s most popular race meets and this year the hot (pink) favourite in the coveted fashion stakes was Coleen Rooney, in a bold two-piece with matching accessories. The mum of two was celebrating her 28th birthday at the racing event and was joined trackside by a number of friends, who had also gone all-out to impress with their fashion choices. However, it was designer Coleen who picked the winner – a figure-flattering magenta dress and cropped top by Victoria Beckham (left). Racing fan Coleen is a regular at the annual three-day festival, which was also the place to be for sports commentator Clare Balding and the Princess Royal. And Coleen certainly looked in her element, laughing with her girlfriends (above) as well as…

Former bad boy Russell Brand was looking distinctly woolly as he posed with girlfriend Jemima Khan in a pen full of lambs (above left). Posting the resulting snap on his Twitter feed, he captioned it: “Happy Easter,” adding: “#less abstractthanachocolateegg”. The couple, who started dating last November, were snapped in a more conventional stance out and about in East London recently, appearing totally relaxed with one another as they strolled arm in arm (left). Dressed in dark trousers and shades, it was Jemima’s choice of jewellery rather than her outfit that gained the most attention – specifically the diamond on her left hand (above), prompting engagement speculation. Russell certainly has happy endings on his mind. He has announced plans to write a series of children’s books, offering his take on…

They say that life begins at 40 – and it seems few would agree with that sentiment more than Victoria Beckham As the fashion designer prepares to celebrate her 40th birthday on 17 April, a source close to the star reveals exclusively to HELLO! that she can’t wait to find out what her fifth decade has in store. “Victoria’s 20s and 30s were incredible, but they were also a time of personal and professional insecurity and she’s really happy to put that all behind her,” the confidante says. “She’s in the best place she’s ever been in with both her family and career and she looks better than she did ten years ago. She has finally found her groove and she’s adopted a bring-it-on attitude to turning 40.” L.A. STORY…

Actress Joan Collins led the tributes to her former Dynasty costar Kate O’Mara, who died last week after a short illness. She was 74. Kate played Cassandra Morrell – sister to Joan’s Alexis Colby – in the hit 1980s soap. “We became very close on Dynasty and although we played battling British bitches we got along really well,” Joan (above, with Kate) exclusively told HELLO!. “We had a similar sense of humour and I always enjoyed working and being around her.” Fellow stars were quick to pay tribute to Kate, who was born Frances Carroll in Leicester in 1939 and who also starred in Howard’s Way and Doctor Who. “Sad sad news,” tweeted ex-Time Lord Colin Baker. “A delightful, committed and talented lady and actress. We are the poorer.” The…

Wearing spring lilac and bearing gifts, the Queen met the Pope in Rome last week on a beautifully sunny day in a relatively relaxed affair for such a historic appointment. Forgoing many of the usual strict formalities, the engagement was more like a meeting of old friends as Her Majesty, 87, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and the head of the Roman Catholic Church exchanged presents – including a priceless gift for her eight-month-old great-grandson Prince George. Pope Francis, 77, presented a blue lapis lazuli orb featuring a silver St Edward the Confessor cross for the Queen to pass on to the little Prince. The ornament – made especially for the occasion and accompanied by a manuscript dating back to 1679 – featured a commemorative inscription: “His…

Perfectly timed to coincide with Prince George’s first birthday, this year’s summer exhibition at Buckingham Palace will focus on the subject of childhood. For the first time, a collection of well-loved toys, treasured family gifts and tiny outfits will come together in Royal Childhood, an exhibition that gives an unprecedented insight into life as a royal child over the past 250 years. The curators are yet to reveal whether any of Prince George’s playthings will form part of the exhibition but his silk-satin and lace christening robe, a copy of a gown commissioned by Queen Victoria, will take pride of place in the Music Room. “The gown will be checked over by our textile experts before it goes on display,” curator Anna Reynolds tells HELLO!. “And it will be cleaned…

Cameron Diaz went hell for leather at the London premiere of her latest film last week. The Hollywood star looked sensational in Mayfair as she posed with her equally glamorous The Other Woman co-stars Kate Upton and Leslie Mann (left, and together in the movie, right). Though it seems she was more concerned at staying on her feet. “The cobblestones under the red carpet are a killer. It’s one thing if you can see them, but tonight they’re hidden under the red carpet. I keep having to tell myself I’m a professional and I can do this,” she laughed. At least Cameron, who stars in the romantic comedy as a woman who finds out her boyfriend is married and teams up with his wife and another of his girlfriends to…

She’s just a few weeks old, but Romi Hope already knows she is in a safe pair of hands with her dad, Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones. “She’s a real daddy’s girl,” says her mum, physiotherapist and model Dani Lawrence, watching from the sidelines as the little girl smiles adoringly at her dad. “She’d better be,” says the strapping 6ft 5in footballer as he plants a gentle kiss on his baby’s cheek. “Dani keeps telling me to put her down – but I can’t.” Born weighing 8lb 5oz on 27 January, Romi has brought overwhelming joy to the couple as they rebuild their lives after the loss of Brad’s six-year-old son Luca, who passed away in November 2011 after a 17-month battle with leukaemia. Their journey back from grief began with…

GETTING FASHION DOWN TO A TEA Princess Beatrice and model Laura Bailey joined a host of stylish Londoners at the Jubilee Tea Rooms at Fortnum & Mason to celebrate the launch of Alice Naylor-Leyland’s fashion and lifestyle website Mrs Alice in her Palace. Guests, including Prince Harry’s ex Florence Brudenell-Bruce, covering up her baby bump in a flowing shirt, drank flamingo sour cocktails and champagne and nibbled on macaroons, teacakes and violet creams. CHOC-A-BLOCK WITH FUN Private members’ club Home House at Portman Square, London, was the venue for a party to mark Magnum ice cream’s 25th birthday. The VIP invitees, including singer Caggie Dunlop, The Jump’s Henry Conway and model Olivia Inge, drank chocolate martinis and enjoyed personalised Magnums as they danced to a set from chef-turned-DJ Gizzi Erskine.…

It’s Time To Shine Top fashion lines Tom Ford, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana and Zac Posen sent metallica down their catwalks – and high street shops are mining the trend. Add metallic accents with accessories, or make a statement in this gleaming Whistles skirt, teamed with a low-key top Exclusive Event HELLO! has joined forces with intu shopping centres to bring you all the new spring/summer trends. Through this month to early May there are catwalk shows featuring the best of high street and designer brands. • To find your nearest fashion show and for more information, visit intu.co.uk/fashionshows…

SMOOTH OPERATORS Spring showers mean one thing for me: frizzy, fluffy hair, which is why I’m testing out the latest smoothing shampoos, conditioners and intensive treatments. So far, my favourite is the brilliant new DIY 7 Day Keratin Smooth system from Tresemmé. You start with the detoxifying shampoo, apply the frizz-fighting conditioner then seal in the treatment balm with your hairdryer and straighteners. At last, catwalk-smooth hair. Tresemmé 7 Day Keratin Smooth Shampoo, £5.99, Conditioner, £5.99, and Smooth Treatment, £6.99…

BAKED KING EDWARDS WITH ASPARAGUS, POACHED EGG AND TOMATO DRESSING WITH BASIL ‘This is a great meal for kids – the asparagus spears make fantastic finger food for them to pop their eggs with’ Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS • 4 medium-sized King Edward potatoes (about 180g/6½oz each) • 4 tbsp tomato juice • 2 tsp white wine vinegar, plus 2 tbsp extra • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 125g/4½oz baby plum tomatoes, cut in half • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Sugar, to taste • 6 tbsp fresh basil, sliced, plus 4 little sprigs to garnish the eggs • 12 asparagus spears, woody ends removed, cut in half widthways • 4 large very fresh eggs 1. Preheat the oven…

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Anne Hathaway’s latest job is a million miles away from her role as Fantine in Les Misérables, the musical that earned her an Oscar in 2012 for Best Supporting Actress. The 31-year-old is now being heard, if not seen, as the voice of sassy blue macaw Jewel in Rio 2, the sequel to the much-loved animal animation movie of 2011. Off-screen, she is happily married to producer Adam Shulman, her husband of 18 months. “One of the great things about being married is that it makes you want to be the best version of yourself that you can be,” she tells us. In Rio 2 , the macaws Blu and Jewel decide to take a spur-of-the-minute trip down the Amazon. What’s the most spontaneous trip you’ve ever taken? My honeymoon.…

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