Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1303. 18 Nov 2013 i HELLO! magazine

‘We took Dad out to lunch and broke the news that he is going to be a grandpa again’ As grandparents go, they don’t come much cooler than glamorous Jo Wood and her Rolling Stone ex-husband Ronnie. Now, the former couple are adding to their tally of seven grandchildren, as their daughter Leah exclusively reveals to HELLO! that she is pregnant with her second child. “We took Dad out to lunch and broke the news that he is going to be a grandpa again,” says Leah with a smile. The 35-year-old already has a daughter, Maggie, four, with her Australian financier husband Jack MacDonald and their second child is due in May. “Dad is really good with Maggie,” says Leah, who told her mum the news first before they all…

Brooklyn Beckham has grown up with two of the most famous people on the planet as his parents, so perhaps it should come as no surprise that he walks the red carpet like a pro. With his dad David working in New York it was left to Brooklyn to accompany mum Victoria to the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in London. As well as a loving kiss from his mother, Brooklyn earned comparisons with his famously stylish father with his perfectly coiffed hair, smart black suit and narrow tie. At the ceremony, Victoria – who herself looked flawless in a sophisticated black gown of her own design, her long hair swept over one shoulder – was clearly delighted to be honoured with the Special Contribution to British Fashion…

Nine months into their relationship and James Middleton and Donna Air can show the world what going steady means, enjoying two high-profile dates in as many days. First stop last week was the opening of US label J. Crew’s new flagship London store, when TV presenter and fashionista Donna, 34, turned heads in a slinky black silk-satin jumpsuit as she arrived arm in arm with the Duchess of Cambridge’s brother at the Regent Street event (left). There was more fun in store the following night, when they went for dinner together at the private members’ club Loulou’s. On both nights, Donna could not hide her contentment. The “very happy” socialite has already shared the secret of 26-year-old baking entrepreneur James’s appeal, confiding: “He brings something I have always searched for…

While husband David continues to grapple with the nation’s financial woes, Samantha Cameron managed to show that, in fashion terms at least, borrowing can pay dividends. Faced with the tricky decision of what to wear during an official visit to a Hindu temple in north-west London, the Prime Minister’s ever-elegant wife opted for a burgundy sari on loan from an Indian friend (left). The Camerons were touring the Swaminarayan Mandir temple in Neasden as part of the Hindu five-day Diwali festival (above right). After being welcomed with the traditional chandlo on their foreheads, they joined in special ceremonies and had garlands placed around their necks. Samantha later chatted with a group of youngsters in colourful ghagra cholis (right). After apologising for his own failure to follow the dress code, David…

There was mounting excitement at Australia’s Flemington Racecourse as a crop of stars came under starter’s orders for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Reining queen of burlesque Dita Von Teese led the field by posting pictures of herself with retired racehorse Eyes on Success (left) ahead of the day’s excitement, saying: “I love horses.” However, she was far from the only favourite to attend as fellow celebrities including Naomi Campbell (far right), Mel B (right centre) and Poppy Delevingne (right) went flat out to impress with their fashion sense. Also back in the running was Dannii Minogue’s ex Kris Smith, who was with girlfriend Maddy King (above), who said with glee: “I had a couple of big wins.”…

Most men his age are claiming their pension but Rod Stewart is still having a ball playing footie with his kids. The 68-year-old singer, who tried to become a professional football player in his youth, was kicking old age into touch with sons Sean, 33, (right) and seven-year-old Alastair (left and right, with Rod) not far from the family’s Los Angeles home. Rod must have been cock-a-hoop to see his boys donning the green-and-white stripes of his beloved Celtic Football Club, although he kept to a more sedate black number to show off his ball skills (left), a pair of sunnies maintaining his rock-star look. Multi-award winning Rod shows no signs of slowing down: he has a regular slot at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and he keeps in shape…

Like the rocks on the shore near the family’s residential compound at Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, the Kennedys have been continually buffeted by elemental forces but are still standing. Bloodied but unbowed by the momentous events of history, this prominent family of Democrats is like no other. It’s more than 53 years since one of their own was sworn in as the 35th President of the United States, but the American public treats them like royalty, despite the fact that they live in a republic. Robert F Kennedy Jr was just nine years old when his uncle Jack – President John F Kennedy – was fatally shot by a sniper in Dallas, Texas, on 22 November 1963 as he and his wife Jackie travelled through the city in an open-top limousine…

‘I’m really excited. I’m really stoked. This is the first royal engagement I’ve performed at – very, very honoured’ US pop princess Taylor Swift (left) shares her excitement at being asked to perform at this month’s Winter Whites Gala in aid of Centrepoint at Kensington Palace ‘My No. 1 choice is Simon because I like the name’ We can’t think why. X Factor mogul Simon Cowell reveals his favourite choice of name for his soon-to-be-born baby boy ‘We have known each other for so long, sexy is gone. Not that he is not sexy, because he is very, very handsome. If you like that kind of dashing, charming, smart, talented kind of thing – it’s not everyone’s cup of tea’ Sandra Bullock may be single, but she won’t be gravitating…

It was the reunion their fans have been dreaming of, but this was a one-night only show from *NSync as they came together to celebrate the wedding of boyband member Chris Kirkpatrick to Karly Skladany. Leading the pack was Justin Timberlake, 32, with his actress wife Jessica Biel, themselves fresh from celebrating their first wedding anniversary. While the Sexyback singer is now an established solo artist and actor, he was more than happy to be one of the boys again as he stood in his Calvin Klein tuxedo alongside the rest of his former bandmates – and fellow ushers – JC Chasez, 37, Lance Bass, 34, and Joey Fatone, 36. “Having all the guys there meant everything to me,” said Chris, 42. “Everyone looked great.” The day evoked memories of…

Prince Harry carried out his first official engagement with his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, last week, as they opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. The 29-year-old Prince and the 92-year-old Duke spent more than an hour chatting to veterans as they walked around the Royal British Legion’s field, which contains 100,000 crosses planted in the ground to commemorate those who have fallen while serving their country. The visit was also something of a walk down memory lane for the Duke, who was delighted to be reunited with former Petty Officer (Airman) Norman Richardson, whom he helped rescue in January 1945 after he was shot down by a Japanese Zero fighter. The Duke was First Lieutenant of HMS Whelp when it rescued Mr Richardson, who was shot down…

Hollywood star Julianne Moore feels most at home in New York with her husband, film-maker Bart Freundlich, and their two children, Liv and Caleb. But work is also important to the 52-year-old actress and, with two films out this month, she has been busy on the red carpet. “It’s always better to work than not to,” she says. “When you are my age, you have to enjoy where you are, at that moment. It’s sort of one job at a time and working with people that I like, and being with my family.” Julianne will first be seen in Don Jon, in which she plays a woman who embarks on a relationship with a young New Jersey barman (Inception’s Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who is addicted to Internet porn. Later this month,…

After dropping two dress sizes on the heartbreak diet, Paul Hollywood’s wife Alex has her appetite for life back. The Great British Bake Off judge (above, with Alex) went on TV to declare his love for his wife and called his affair with US co-star Marcela Valladolid “the biggest mistake of my life”. “This has definitely been an interesting time for me,” says Alex. “I went down to a six and that was no good. I looked like a scrawny chicken. I’m a healthy size eight now. But there’s a time for everything and now’s my time.” In between “working things through” on the marriage front, Alex, 49 is carving out her own career with talk of a TV show and putting together a cookery book. “It’s about the way…

BLOOMING WONDERFUL! Is the cold, grey autumn weather bringing you down? Then these utterly plant-astic, colour-filled gardens may be just the job for lifting the gloom. Sports fans will no doubt have a ball at the sports-themed gardens in Changchun, China (below and left), where visitors can ping from one exhibit to another and enjoy the pong emitted by the various blossoms. In Dubai, meanwhile, the desert terrain doesn’t mean people have to go without greenery, as the 45 million flowers in the aptly named Miracle Garden give the emirate a dazzling splash of colour (below left and bottom). And if top topiary is your thing, then these items from this year’s Mosaiculture exhibit in Montreal, Canada, are sure to leave you breath-less (opposite).…

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Always a strong contender on the best-dressed lists, Scandal star Kerry Washington kept it floral and feminine for her appearance at the Primetime Emmy Awards in a Marchesa rose gown and soft make-up. “The inspiration came from the romantic and delicate dress,” says Carola Gonzalez, Kerry’s make-up artist of nearly ten years. “It was a combination of velvety matt skin, purple lids and luminous cheeks.” We asked Carola for her step-by-step guide to the look… Prime time “First I primed Kerry’s skin with Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, £52, working it well into the skin to create a canvas for the make-up,” Carola says. “I followed this with Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation in Warm Beige, £50 (4). It’s the ideal shade, it lasts, has an airbrush finish that is perfect…

Statistically, your chances of catching a cold this winter are pretty high. In fact, you will be lucky if you get away with just one. The average adult catches between two and five colds every year, while children get up to ten – many of them at this time of year. The symptoms are all too familiar: a blocked, runny nose, watering eyes, a headache, slight temperature and a dry cough. These rarely last more than five days, although it’s not unusual to feel tired for a week afterwards. Unlike the flu, however, a cold does not cause a raging high temperature or aches and pains all over. Colds are caused by more than 200 types of virus. Once you catch a cold, you usually develop immunity to that strain,…

Janna and Adam Whitworth Janna and Adam gave their nuptials at Blenheim Palace, Oxford, a seasonal flavour with Christmas dinner, Christmas trees and reindeer. Lilla Somogyi and Paul Genge Temperatures soared in Hungary as Lilla and Paul tied the knot on an island in the Danube in front of family and friends who had travelled east from the UK to help them celebrate. Siobhan and Lewis Shand After making their vows at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Siobhan and Lewis put their secret dancing lessons to the test strutting their stuff at Fasque House, Fettercairn. Stephanie O’Brien and Conor Irwin Stephanie and Conor were the stars of a three-day extravaganza in the Charente region, France. If you’d like us to consider your photos for Just Married, please send a selection, by…

1 FILM DOM HEMING WAY Starring: Jude Law and Richard E Grant This fast and furious tale is unrepentantly gritty, but thanks to a commanding turn from Jude Law, it’s also surprisingly heartfelt. When notorious East End safe-cracker Dom Hemingway (Jude) is released from prison after 12 years, he heads off on a booze-fuelled misadventure to France with long-standing associate Dickie (Richard E Grant) to collect his ill-gotten gains. But fate blows a hole in his plans and he is forced to return home to a grown-up daughter, Evelyn (played by Game of Thrones’s Emilia Clarke, above, second from right), who is cold to his attempts of reconciliation. Jude gives his best performance in years, showing tenderness behind a formidable façade. [CL] • In UK cinemas from 15 November 2…

After months of are-they/aren’t they? speculation, Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne confirmed that they are indeed back on when he made a surprise appearance by her side as she launched a clothing range in Sydney last week. With flowering roses forming the perfect romantic background as they posed happily together, the couple seemed as close as ever. “No one knew Shane was coming until the last minute,” said a source of the Australian former cricketer’s star turn. “He kept close by and when she was doing her speech he waited in the wings and couldn’t keep his eyes off her. They seem very in love.” Though Elizabeth’s sapphire engagement ring was absent during their first public event together since their brief split in September, the couple’s smiles were firmly in…

Each Saturday night, Darcey Bussell brings magic and sparkle into the living rooms of the nation as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing. And for one night last week, she lent a sprinkling of glamour to The Wonderland Dinner for the Borne initiative – part of the Chelsea and Westminster Health Charity – to support the work of the experts she credits with saving her life and keeping her dancing. The former darling of the Royal Ballet, who retired from the stage in 2007, almost died when she suffered a traumatic end to her pregnancy with her first child Phoebe in 2001. Happily, both mother and daughter survived and Darcey went on to have a second girl, nine-year-old Zoe, with her husband Angus Forbes. Joining celebrity guests including Princess Beatrice…

Doctors gave chef Jamie Oliver a taste of his own medicine when they dished up a healthy serving of praise at a ceremony in London. Jamie was made an honorary fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners in recognition of his work in tackling childhood obesity and improving school dinners. The 38-year-old chef and father-of-four (right) said he was “humbled” by the accolade, adding: “It’s the highest award they can give to a civvy for public health. It’s just amazing. Obviously, I’m a chef, but the campaigning work I’ve done over the years has brought me closer and closer to people like GPs and teachers, so to get a pat on the back from them – it’s a big deal for me and it’ll make my mum proud. Ahead…

Leaving us No Doubt that she’ll soon be singing Hey Baby again, it was not just the floral headband around Gwen Stefani’s blonde locks that was blooming at a friend’s baby shower in California (left). Gwen’s floaty pink strapless maxi dress skimmed her new curves as she happily showed off her new bump. The 44-year-old singer is already mum to sons Kingston, seven, and five-year-old Zuma. But rumours that another little L.A.M.B is on the way for the star and her husband Gavin Rossdale (right, with Gwen) started circulating in September, followed by a number of appearances where Gwen wore outfits seemingly designed to keep everyone guessing. Then, last month, she was snapped at an event in Beverly Hills, apparently comparing baby bumps with pregnant stylist Rachel Zoe. Gwen’s decision…

Russell Brand’s been calling for a revolution but it seems it’s status quo as far as his love life is concerned. Rumours last month implied that his latest relationship – with campaigner and writer girlfriend Jemima Khan – had died on the stump. But the couple were back arm in arm at a star-studded bash at the Ivy in London last week. Embracing the rock-star chic look (above), the couple mingled with celebrity guests including Sir Mick Jagger (below right), his ex-wife Bianca (below left) and Laura Bailey at a VIP screening of a new film, Unmanned: America’s Drone Wars, a documentary that Jemima helped produce. Showing this was no snap decision, just days before, the socialite beauty posted a picture of Russell and her dog, Brian, on her Twitter…

For self-confessed “film nerd” Tilda Swinton, there was no better place to celebrate turning 53 than at the Museum of Modern Art’s annual film benefit, where the Oscar-winner was honoured with tributes, cake (right) and well-wishes from David Bowie and his wife Iman (left) and designer Karl Lagerfeld (above, with Tilda). Tilda is no stranger to the New York museum, having spent time there earlier this year sleeping in a glass box as part of an art installation. This time, however, the actress – who appeared in David Bowie’s video for The Stars (Are Coming Out Tonight) – was wide awake and loving every minute. “MoMA is giving me a birthday party and they’ve invited some of my great friends so I’m very happy and very grateful,” revealed the star.…

JOHN HARTSON Cancer survivor to be a dad again Retired footballer John Hartson is to be a father again four years after surviving testicular cancer. The striker-turned TV pundit, 38, and his wife Sarah are due to welcome the new arrival next May. The couple already have daughters Lena, five, and three-year-old Stephanie, while John also has two children from his first marriage. In 2009, he was given just hours to live after the cancer spread to his brain and lungs. A thrilled John revealed the happy news last week. “Delighted there is gonna be another addition to the Hartson family. We’re thrilled to bits,” he tweeted. American actor David Arquette is to be a father again. The Scream star is reportedly to welcome his first child with girlfriend Christina…

Even before I was diagnosed as having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), my mum knew there was something up with me. I was easily distracted, my attention span lasted only five or ten minutes, I never knew when to stop and I’d always take things too far. I got myself into all sorts of pickles – nothing illegal, just stupid things like knocking on doors and running away. There was a kids’ play centre where my mum Elaine would drop my older brother and me off over the summer holidays while she worked. There was a little zoo attached to it, and I remember pulling the hair out of one of the pigs. The people looking after the animals were horrified and I was thrown out. I thought I was…

GWYNETH BLOOMS IN PARIS US actress Gwyneth Paltrow is head-to-toe continental chic in Prada as she helps unveil the Italian fashion house’s Christmas window display at Printemps in Paris. As poised as ever, Gwyneth showed no sign of concern over reports she’s asked her celebrity pals to boycott Vanity Fair’s famed Oscars party in anticipation of an unflattering feature they may publish about her. Her rep has told the Daily Mail: “Gwyneth hasn’t asked anyone to not attend the party.” BABY NUMBER TWO FOR GLAM MUM DREW Even if Drew Barrymore hadn’t finally confirmed she’s expecting a second child with husband Will Kopelman last week, the bump-skimming Vivienne Westwood Anglomania dress that she wore to the LACMA Art + Film gala in California would have likely left no doubt as…

Standing on the banks of the River Ganges, garlanded with flowers, bathed in moonlight and with his wife the Duchess of Cornwall by his side, the Prince of Wales proved yet again just how popular a figure he is around the world. Thousands turned out to catch a glimpse of Prince Charles and Camilla at the start of their nine-day tour of India, their third official visit to the country together. Although Charles has visited India many times before, this was the first time he had visited the holy Ganges. His arrival on the sub-continent a week before his 65th birthday, when many men his age are putting their feet up, demonstrates the Prince’s commitment to his role as a senior member of the royal family. However, the tour is…

He has sung for the Pope, had dinner with the Emperor of Japan and performed for the Queen, but nothing prepared Russell Watson for his recent meeting with musical royalty. When a phone call came suggesting the composers of Les Misérables, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, might write a song for him, Russell couldn’t take it seriously. “I said, ‘Okay, and while we’re at it, I’ll give President Obama a call and we’ll go and have a pint with him as well.’ I had a bit of a giggle to myself and forgot about it.” But the very next day, he found himself at Claude-Michel’s home. “I don’t get nervous very often,” says Russell. “But there are so many things you want to ask people you have admired for such…

Rugged TV presenter Nick Knowles throws open the door of the quirky townhouse he moved into this summer and booms: “Come in!” The three-storey property is situated in the bustling riverside town of Eton in Berkshire, in the shadow of the prestigious public school where Princes William and Harry were educated and a leisurely stroll from their grandmother the Queen’s favourite weekend residence, Windsor Castle. With its slightly wonky floors and intriguing period features, pretty courtyard garden and cosy ambience, the 18th-century home oozes charm and character, much like the man who now lives there. It’s the first house that Nick, 51, has felt truly at home in since he was a young boy. But it’s his wife of one year, 26-year-old Jessica, that he has got to thank for…

Co-ordinated by Sophia Beddow Photos by Dominic O’Neill A CUT ABOVE THE REST Top hairdresser John Frieda was joined by famous guests to celebrate his 25 years of turning heads. The swish do took place in London’s Claridge’s ballroom, which had been turned into a mirrored wall installation with a luminous dancefloor. Fringe benefits for guests included the Style Bar, where John Frieda stylists perked up some of the most glamorous tresses in town, while models Lily Cole and Bip Ling were in charge of the music. EPOQUE-MAKING OPENING London’s finest descended on Holborn to attend the opening of the capital’s latest luxury hotel, Rosewood London. Guests mingled in the Belle Epoque-style bar, designed by the renowned interior decorator Martin Brudnizki, which boasts marble pillars, oak-panelled bookcases and open log…

Alexa Chung always sparkles with her choice of clothes and no time more so than in New York recently, when she turned on the daytime glitz in a sequinned skirt from the Marc Jacobs Resort 2014 collection, which she paired with a chunky cable-knit jumper from the same label. Classic accessories – a black croc bag, black pumps and a slick of red lippy – kept this outfit super cool. 1. Sweater with side splits, £35.99, Zara; visit zara.com 2. Chloé leather chain clutch, £30, Oasis; visit oasis-stores.com 3. Rhonda sequin skirt, £79, Phase Eight from johnlewis.com 4. Lois court, £105, Hobbs; visit hobbs.co.uk…

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WINTER STEW OF FENLAND CELERY, CHORIZO AND CANNELLINI BEANS Serves 4-6 Preparation time 15 minutes, plus overnight soaking time Cooking time 1¼-1¾ hours INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp olive oil • 6 shallots, peeled and sliced • 250g/9oz chorizo, cut into 2cm/¾in-thick slices • 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tsp smoked paprika • ½ head Fenland celery, each stalk cut into 3, plus a few leaves for garnish • 1.5ltr/2¼pt chicken or vegetable stock • 500g/1lb 2oz dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight in cold water • 2 bay leaves• Small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped • Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the shallots and sweat over a low heat for 5-10 minutes, until soft but not coloured. Increase the…

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Celine Dion is one of the top-earning female artists in history, having sold more than 220 million albums and headlined at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for five years, playing in front of three million people. The youngest of 14 children, Quebec-born Celine, 45, sang from an early age and won the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland in 1988. From the age of 12 she was managed by impresario René Angélil, the man who would become her husband and the father of her three children. Settled in Vegas, where she’s performing until 2019, she’s releasing a new album, Loved Me Back to Life Loved Me Back to Life is quite a cool Celine Dion album, isn’t it, with Ne-Yo and Sia Furler involved? People might be surprised by that… I’m…

As Charlotte Casiraghi cruises through the last stretch of her pregnancy, she and her French love Gad Elmaleh are shifting into family gear, with Charlotte spending time with Gad’s son Noé, 12, and Gad hooking up with Charlotte’s royal relatives who, he says are “very kind and generous” and definitely “not scary.” The baby, whose sex remains under wraps, is due in the run-up to Christmas and there is plenty of “joy and excitement” in the air, says Gad. The 42-year-old comedian has enthused to People that Princess Caroline’s daughter “will be the best mother in the world because she is generous and very loving.” Gad is eager to embrace fatherhood a second time too. “I’m at a certain point in my life where building a family is very important,”…

‘I don’t know why Sven is saying these things and being malicious. He clearly just can’t let what we had go. My advice to him would be: “Get a life and get over it”’ ‘People are so warm to me. Life decided to put me in the public eye and I am trying to have fun with it’ Lying on the ornate antique bed that takes centre stage in the master bedroom of her chic new apartment on one of London’s most exclusive streets, her raven hair falling in soft waves around her shoulders and her toned and slender figure encased in a feminine white lace gown, Italian siren Nancy Dell’Olio runs a perfectly manicured hand through the soft fur throw on which she is reclining. It was in this…

After winning double gold at the Paralympics last year, swimmer Ellie Simmonds donned the colour again – with a dashing touch of red – to be honoured at Bath University. The 19-year-old, who is still completing her A-levels, made a splash as she was awarded an honorary doctorate of Law from the institution, receiving it from the new chancellor, the Earl of Wessex (below). “It is great to get this degree, not only for myself, but for the whole of Paralympics GB, which trained at the university ahead of last summer’s games,” said Ellie. Earlier, crowds had thronged the streets of the city to catch a glimpse of Prince Edward ahead of his investiture, which was held at Bath Abbey and watched by 240 guests, including his wife, Sophie. Edward…

Anyone expecting Princess Madeleine of Sweden to take a pregnant pause in her keep-fit regime will be sorely disappointed. The newlywed royal was keeping her exercise right on track last week with a brisk walk round Central Park with her husband of five months, Chris O’Neill (left). Wearing her hair tied in a business-like ponytail under a Yankees cap that matched the British-born financier’s, the pretty 31-year-old showed off her fuller figure in a sleeveless puff jacket over comfy casual gear as she power-walked amid the autumn colours. A Swedish royal spokesman has confirmed that the couple are expecting a girl – a second grand-daughter for King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Due around the beginning of March, the little tot will make the perfect playmate for Estelle, the…

David Beckham scored at the 15th annual GQ Men Of The Year awards in Berlin last week, making a very stylish entrance. The former Manchester United star was named most stylish man of the year at the glitzy event and lived up to his title, looking suitably dapper in a black two-piece, pencil tie and a patriotic poppy in his lapel (left). The footballing hero also showed that his life is definitely a game of two halves – comprising stylish red-carpet guest and rugged model – and that nothing is too offside for him to attempt. He may have retired from professional sport, but the 38-year-old father-of-four is still very much a player and has teamed up with luxe British label Belstaff to announce plans to create a collection for…

Parents-to-be Tom Fletcher and his wife Giovanna will have to wait until March for their special present, but that didn’t stop them asking Santa for something at The Disney Store as they arrived at the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity Christmas Party in London (left). And it seems the couple couldn’t have chosen a better location for their first public appearance together since announcing that they are expecting their first baby, as Disney has a special significance for them. “We found out Gi was pregnant the night we were going to Disneyworld on holiday,” the McFly singer told hello!. “Then it was awesome because we were walking around Disney looking at families and kids everywhere and being like, ‘Awww, that’s going to be us.’ We are so excited.” Among…

A phone message from Prince Harry was hacked by the News of the World, a court heard last week. A transcript of the 2005 voicemail, left with Harry’s then secretary Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton while the Prince was at Sandhurst, was shown to the jury at the Old Bailey in the trial of executives at the now defunct title’s owner, News International. In the message, Harry asked his aide if he had “any information at all” about the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980. “Because I need to write an essay quite quickly on that, but I need some extra info. Please, please email it to me or text me.” The message had been accessed by private investigator Glenn Mulcaire, who has already been convicted of phone hacking and was jailed…

The Dutch royal family is joined by U2 singer Bono and his wife Ali (left) for a memorial service at Oude Kerk in Delft celebrating the life of Prince Friso, who died in August aged just 44. Leading the congregation were Friso’s brother King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima (far left), Friso’s widow Princess Mabel, his mother Princess Beatrix and his daughters Luana (above, with her mother) and Zaria, who held tightly to Princess Beatrix’s hand (above left). Prince Haakon of Norway and former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan were also there to remember the prince, who spent 18 months in a coma after being buried in an avalanche while skiing in Austria.…

‘George is half asleep’ Kate‘He’s behaving himself this morning’ William Three amazing women have played a huge part in shaping the man that the Duke of Cambridge is today and the King he will one day be. The Duchess of Cambridge has turned a lonely Prince into a proud husband and father; his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales taught him how to bring monarchy closer to the people; and throughout his life William has always had his inspiring grandmother the Queen to turn to for advice. Last week, the huge influence of this impressive trio of women was evident as the 31-year-old Duke carried out his busiest ever week of royal jobs. THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE William and his 31-year-old wife proved once again they are just the ticket…

It has been a busy 18 months for actress Eva Longoria since the last episode of global smash hit drama Desperate Housewives was broadcast. As well as continuing her far-reaching international philanthropy work from her base in Hollywood, the stunning 38-year-old has also found time to start her own production company, direct – and star in – her first short film and voice the mother from hell in the new animated TV comedy Mother Up. The actress, who divorced her second husband, basketball player Tony Parker, nearly three years ago, has also recently been photographed with a mystery man. Scotching rumours on Twitter that she has rekindled her relationship with singer Eduardo Cruz, Eva reveals to hello! that she is “happily dating” again. The “wealthy, successful businessman from Mexico” who,…

Playing legendary former South African leader Nelson Mandela is a demanding role to take on, so Idris Elba was thrilled to win praise from those who know the anti-apartheid hero best. And Idris could not have been more proud last week as he sat alongside the former President’s ex-wife Winnie at the world premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom in Johannesburg. Winnie had already given Idris her seal of approval at an earlier screening and it’s a meeting he will never forget. “When I met her, right, she kissed me on my lips. She said, ‘My husband! Mwah.’ I was like, ‘Oy, Winnie!’” The East End-born actor, 41, is tipped to win an Oscar in 2014, but at first he wasn’t keen to play the real-life icon. “I did…

‘We’ve been blessed. It goes to show that things can work out when you think there’s no way they can’ Vincent Simone is known for his cheeky Italian charm – even when it comes to talking about his newborn son, Matteo. He is, he says during hello!’s exclusive photoshoot in his Surrey home, feeding his six-week-old baby lots of milk. “I don’t want him to be small like I am,” he says. “I want him to be bigger than me… He will be wearing my clothes soon,” the former Strictly Come Dancing star adds. Like all good jokes, it seems there is an element of truth behind it. “Vincent has got the knack of feeding Matteo more milk than me,” says his partner, Susan Duddy. There has been plenty for…

‘I can’t wait to havea big old belly. I’m excited for the time when I look like a big egg’ With one hand protectively cradling her tiny bump, Tamara Ecclestone is basking in the glow of impending motherhood. Now halfway through the pregnancy announced exclusively in hello!, the businesswoman, who married former stockbroker Jay Rutland in June following a whirlwind five-month romance, is counting down the days until her first child arrives early next year. “I can’t wait to have a huge bump,” she says. “And I really cannot wait to meet our baby.” In a series of stunning shots taken on a recent business trip to Abu Dhabi, it’s clear that Tamara, the elder daughter of Formula 1 magnate Bernie and his now ex-wife Slavica, has lost none of…

NIYAMA, MALDIVES THE RESORT A truly stunning beach-fringed island in the Maldives is home to the latest (and chicest) hotel from Per Aquum, the group that also brought spa aficionados the boutique resort Huvafen Fushi. Niyama’s accommodation – all with iPads included – ranges from beach studios with open-air bathrooms to over-water villas and beach pavilions with private pools. The hip styling, cool restaurants, great choice of watersports and underwater nightclub and bar ensure this is desert island luxury at its best. THE SPA The Maldives is famed for its spa resorts and the Lime Spa, which features self-contained treatment villas set around a cool stone courtyard, is the largest of them. Choose from REN body treatments or Anne Sémonin facials and add on aromatherapy bathing, steam rooms, spa baths…

“When people ask me what I’ve been up to, all I can tell them is dancing. It’s nonstop and I still really love it, but Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing is something I get really excited about and dread at the same time. Knowing one of us is going to be leaving after the voting is so sad. We’ve become like a family and whenever someone has to go it’s really hard for everyone. “Most of the bonding happens during the six hours it takes for everyone to get ready before the show on Saturday night. All the styling has definitely taken its toll on my hair, especially as I’m naturally really dark so my hair is quite delicate with all the bleach that’s in it. I’m actually thinking about going…

PINK LADY PORRIDGE WITH PECANS AND CINNAMON Serves 4 Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking time 5 minutes INGREDIENTS • 150g/5oz porridge oats • 400ml/14fl oz semi-skimmed milk • 300ml/½pt water• ½ tsp ground cinnamon • 2 Pink Lady apples, cored and diced • 2 tbsp soft brown sugar, or to taste • 2 tbsp pecans, roughly chopped 1. Place the oats, milk, water and cinnamon in a heavy-based saucepan. Bring up to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for 5 minutes or until thick and creamy. Add a splash more milk or water if it is getting too thick. 2. Stir through the diced apple, cooking for just another 30 seconds or so to warm the fruit through. The apples add a sweet kick so you can avoid lots…

It’s with no small amount of bonhomie that David Suchet takes on his final case as Hercule Poirot. After 25 years playing Agatha Christie’s famously fastidious Belgian sleuth, David has every reason to be proud, too. “It feels extraordinary,” smiles the 67-year-old. “Twenty-five years sounds like a long time, but a quarter of a century sounds even longer, so to actually get the final book shot was wonderful. When it was announced I would be completing the canon it was the most extraordinary feeling.” This week’s swansong, Curtain – in which a wheelchair-bound Poirot is back on familiar ground after a murder in a country house – will bring a tear to the eyes of devoted fans. Even David, I suspect, will be misty-eyed. “I’m going to miss him because…