Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol 1255 i HELLO! magazine

‘I have to thank everyone who fell in love with London 2012. I feel so lucky to have the best job in the world’ Stella EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS AND INTERVIEWS YOUR VIP INVITATION TO JOIN THE STARS BRITISH FASHION AWARDS STELLA McCARTNEY RULES AT THE OSCARS OF THE STYLE WORLD AS PRINCESS BEATRICE, SAMANTHA CAMERON AND A HOST OF FABULOUS FASHIONISTAS TELL WHY BRITAIN ROCKS THE RUNWAY ‘British fashion is totally different to Italian fashion. It has a lot of guts; it is very intellectual’ Valentino Winner of the New Establishment Designer award Erdem Moralioglu with Samantha Cameron in his Tessa dress (above); and Red Carpet Designer of the Year Roksanda Ilincic (below), who told HELLO!: “There is so much British talent at the moment” It has firmly established itself as…

It’s been 12 years since her smash hit Spinning Around, but Kylie Minogue was doing just that at a party to launch her new book last week. With the tassels of her canary yellow Stella McCartney frock flying out around her, the pop princess proved her fashion credentials and dancefloor prowess at the Kylie/Fashion soirée, held in upmarket London store Harrods. Kylie, 44, who took time to sign copies of her book for the fans who’d queued for hours to catch a glimpse of her, said she can’t get some of the outfits featured in the book out of her head. It’s a glossy celebration of her 25 years in the music industry and showcases some of her favourite fashion shoots from that time. But, as the 44-year-old told hello!…

One of the biggest dilemmas faced by those meeting the Queen is what to wear. Naturally, most people choose to wear their smartest attire. So Her Majesty was perhaps rather bemused to meet a rifle-toting sniper from the Household Cavalry in his “ghillie” suit (left), a camouflage outfit made to mimic heavy foliage. The monarch was touring Combermere Barracks, less than a mile from her Windsor Castle home, and was rather better dressed, wisely wrapping up to keep out the cold in a vivid purple coat and hat. The equestrian-loving royal watched one novice soldier get a riding lesson on a horse that had been named Elizabeth in her honour. The steed is often ridden by the Princess Royal at Trooping the Colour. And Her Majesty later met another horse,…

The Prince of Wales has always displayed a healthy appetite for getting involved in good causes and he dished up a generous serving of help in Surrey last week. Prince Charles proved the perfect garnish at Carshalton Boys Sports College as Jamie Oliver served up a surprise to pupils. The well-seasoned pair, standing in for dinner ladies in the canteen, were at the school to learn how healthy eating initiatives, including teaching pupils to grow and cook their own food, have helped boost exam results and earned it the Food for Life Partnership silver status. Charles, a passionate advocate of a healthy, organic diet and a supporter of the Food for Life Partnership, was keen to show his sweet side and happily dished up a portion of rhubarb crumble to…

A country star in more than one country, Taylor Swift said she loved every minute of her recent visit to Australia – and it looked very much as if the feeling was mutual. The singer flew to Sydney to perform at music awards ceremony the arias, and delighted fans by stopping to have her photo taken with them and sign autographs (below) ahead of the glittering event. Wearing a cream Elie Saab sleeveless chiffon gown (above), the young star looked heavenly – but she left no one in any doubt of the fact that she still has her feet very much on the ground as she waved and posed for the waiting crowds. “The fans at the arias come out in full force,” she tweeted from the event. “This is…

Stars of Coronation S t r e e t past and present gathered last week in Ashton-under-Lyne, near Manchester, to bid a fond farewell to castmate Bill Tarmey. The actor, who played Weatherfield’s Jack Duckworth for more than 30 years before leaving the series in 2010, died last month at the age of 71 at his holiday home in Tenerife. Filming on the ITV1 series finished at noon to enable three coachloads of cast and crew to attend the funeral. Among the 700 mourners were Bill’s wife of 50 years, Alison, children Carl and Sara, and his grandchildren. Also paying their respects were former co-stars including Julie Goodyear, William Roache and Liz Dawn, who played on-screen wife Vera until she retired in 2008. They packed into the Albion United Reform…

GUY RITCHIE & JACQUI AINSLEY Welcome their first baby girl Sherlock Holmes director Guy Ritchie and his model fiancée Jacqui Ainsley, 3 1 , h a v e celebrated the birth of their second child at a private London hospital. “We can confirm that Guy and Jacqui are the proud parents of a new baby girl. Mother and baby are doing well,” their representative announced. The couple, who began dating in 2010, are said to be delighted that they now have a sister for their son Rafael, who was born in September last year. Guy, 44, also has two sons from his eight-year marriage to pop star Madonna, 12-year-old Rocco and an adopted son, David, seven. FRANK LAMPARD Eviction bid branded “disgraceful” Footballer Frank Lampard, 34, has made a legal…

The royal family rolled out the red carpet in spectacular style for the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, as they welcomed him and his entourage to the splendid surroundings of Windsor Castle. The Queen looked to be in high spirits as she hosted a lavish banquet in the castle’s magnificent hall for the 83-year-old leader, who was on a three-day state visit – the first official Kuwaiti visit in 17 years. Dressed in the satin and tulle Angela Kelly gown she wore for her official Diamond Jubilee photographs, Her Majesty was helped in her hostessing duties by Prince Philip, 91, who, despite a year of complicated health issues, looked spry in his decorated Windsor Uniform. Also enjoying the sumptuous menu of poached turbot, Windsor partridge and dark…

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time when families in the US come together. But at Halle Berry’s Beverly Hills house, this year’s celebration ended in a brawl between ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry and her fiancé Olivier Martinez. The fight took place when French-Canadian model Gabriel dropped his and Halle’s four-yearold daughter Nahla back at her mum’s. Tensions sparked by a two-year custody battle erupted into a fistfight that sent both men to hospital. According to Gabriel, French actor Olivier was the aggressor, but a police report suggested the opposite. US website TMZ quoted the officer who investigated the scene writing: “Suspect [Gabriel] and victim [Olivier] engaged in verbal altercation. Suspect became upset and attempted to punch victim’s head but missed and struck victim’s right shoulder instead. Victim returned with three…

‘My years at St Andrew’s were some of my happiest... When I left I told my mother that I was going to come back to be a teacher’ In 1986 a little girl with her hair Inr eat ly brushed back i n t o a scrunchie became a pupil at St Andrew’s School in Pangbourne, Berkshire, an idyllic place set in 54 acres of woods and playing fields. Last Friday, she returned to her £5,000-per-term alma mater to celebrate St Andrew’s Day, and this time her much-talked about glossy hair tumbled in dark waves around her face. And instead of the green blazer she wore all those years ago, she arrived wearing an Alexander McQueen Black Watch green tartan coatdress, as befits a royal duchess. After a welcome from…

‘I was very emotional. There were tears. I was just overwhelmed at the amazing sight of my daughter’ Footballer Jermaine Jenas might be devoted to the beautiful game, but his family always comes first. The England and Tottenham Hotspur player – currently on loan to Nottingham Forest – missed almost a week of training to be at wife Ellie’s side when she gave birth to daughter Geneva Lily after a four-day labour. “I was very emotional,” says Jermaine, 29, who cut the umbilical cord when his daughter was born ten weeks ago. “There were tears. I was just overwhelmed at the amazing sight of my daughter.” Geneva was born with a slight heart murmur so the family stayed in hospital for a further two days before being given the all-clear.…

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE A herd of wildlife-lovers migrated to the Patrick Mavros gallery on London’s Fulham Road in support of Africa’s rhino, zebra and elephant. Zimbabwean sculptor and silversmith Patrick hosted a debate with the help of Kate Silverton that ranged from how best to combat poaching to the urgent need for habitat conservation. Among the speakers was Ian Craig, who has turned his family ranch in Kenya, Lewa Downs, into a wildlife conservancy – where Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton in 2010. PUTTIN’ ON THE GLITZ Pippa Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister, was on sparkling form in a W&W necklace of diamonds and semi-precious stones as she joined the glittering throng at a party held by the London jeweller. The shining lights of society…

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When seeking olfactory inspiration, the world’s best perfumers travel to the farthest reaches of the globe. And thanks to their dedication and skill you can get a taste of the exotic without venturing any further than your dressing table. Smell is the most evocative sense, and in expert hands it can take you on an exciting journey through space and time. “When I smell a perfume I can instantly recall exactly where I was when I first encountered it – the sights, sounds and scents of the place,” reveals Linda Pilkington, the owner and creator of Ormonde Jayne perfumes. “That is the true power of perfumery – its ability to transport you far away. With the right mix of rare ingredients, sourced from particular locations, a scent can take you…

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SNOWMAN COOKIES Makes about 16 cookies Preparation time 20-25 minutes, plus decorating Cooking time 15-20 minutes INGREDIENTS • 225g/8oz butter • 225g/8oz plain flour • 100g/4oz cornflour • 100g/4oz caster sugar For the royal icing • 1 x 500g packet royal icing sugar • About 300ml/½pt water • 2 tsp glycerine For decoration • Large white marshmallows • Mini Smarties • Orange Tic Tacs • Writing icing pens • Fizzy strawberry strips 1. Preheat the oven to 170°C, 325°F, Gas 3. 2. Whizz the butter, flour, cornflour and caster sugar in a food processor until combined. Lightly knead the mixture to form a soft dough, then place it in the fridge for 10 minutes to chill. Roll out the dough and stamp out 16 rounds about 8cm/3¼in in diameter. Arrange…

Lucy and Charlie Stoker Lucy looked guapisima in a vintage lace gown as she wed Charlie in a Spanish-themed ceremony at Woodlands in West Yorkshire. Charlotte and James Adams Charlotte and James had a magical time at Rudding Park, Harrogate, with a blessing in the chapel and a magician on hand to help all their wishes come true. Lynne Showler and Chris Kemp Lynne and Chris pose with a special “guest” during their nuptials at the exquisite Laguna Wedding Chapel in Phuket, Thailand. Annie and Andy Page It was a beautiful summer’s day when Annie and Andy said “I do” at Boreham House, a stately home in Chelmsford, Essex, exactly nine years after they first met and fell in love. Gemma and Chris Wright The “loveliest castle in the world”…

Throwing his arms around me at ITV1’s London studios at the crack of dawn, the break-out star of this year’s XFactor, Rylan Clark (left, and right, with mentor Nicole Scherzinger), looks like a man who’s been given a stay of execution. “It’s a relief, Rich,” beams the 24-yearold (with me, below), who was eliminated by the judges just shy of the semi-final after finding himself in the bottom two with boyband Union J. And he’s found his feet with exemplary speed, already grabbing a presenter’s spot filling in for me on Daybreak this week. Seeing him come into the studio in a onesey is always something to behold and never a look I could carry off, so perhaps that’s how he got the gig... Rylan says his run on The…

She first burst on to the scene a decade ago on sketch show Bo’ Selecta!, before being picked to host Big Brother’s spin-off Big Brother’s Big Mouth. After a spell in the jungle for I’m a Celebrity... ’s sister show Get Me out of Here! NOW!, 33-year-old Caroline Flack is now a co-host on ITV2’s The Xtra Factorvnth former contestant Olly Murs. She’s also hit the headlines over romantic links to Prince Harry and a relationship with One Direction’s Harry Styles, which made her the target of abuse from the boyband’s fans. Now “happily settled” in her new London flat, single girl Caroline is planning a family Christmas - but not before she lends her support to the ITV charity appeal Text Santa, using the charity text service JustTextGiving. Why…

‘I feel like the time has come. The time is nigh. I got a good feeling about it’ It is, perhaps, the most eagerly awaited celebrity wedding of all time. And, according to Brad Pitt, his marriage to long-term love Angelina Jolie – with whom he has six children – may be just around the corner. “I am getting more pressure from my kids,” Brad revealed last week. “And it’s something I want to do within their lifetime. But I also feel like the time has come. “The time is nigh. It’s soon. I got a good feeling about it.” Brad and Angelina got engaged in April, after seven years together. The actor, who turns 49 this month, admitted that he popped the question in part because of pressure from…

Dutch model Lara Stone looked stunning as she showed off her baby bump on the red carpet for the first time last week, in a form-fitting crimson gown at a film awards ceremony in New York. As she arrived at the 22nd Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, held at Wall Street venue Cipriani, the 28-year-old wife of c o m e d i a n D a v i d Walliams was radiant in her floor-length C a l v i n K l e i n Collection dress, which accentuated her new curves. Lara – discovered by a modelling agency on the Paris Metro when she was 12 – has been a regular poster girl for the American f a s h i o n d e s i…

Born Survivor star Bear Grylls is known for braving the world’s harshest environments, but don’t expect to see him chin-wagging around the campfire in next year’s series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here!. Bear, 38, tells hello!: “I have been asked a few times but it’s just not my bag. I aim to make shows that have endeavour, hardship and growth at the heart of them.” Staying true to these ideals, the adventurer has launched his own survival courses to share his expert knowledge. “I love taking celebrities into the wild for our TV shows, but the Bear Grylls Survival Academy is about helping ‘normal’ people learn skills that one day could save their skin,” he explains. “I get a buzz out of it. When they learn…

She has created a business empire worth millions and taken control of her own Destiny, so who better than Beyoncé to direct a new TV documentary that promises to give fans “raw, unprecedented access” to her life both on and off the stage. The singer has announced that she is teaming up with US TV channel HBO to bring the project – Beyoncé: A Documentary Special – to the screen in February and says it is “so personal to me”. It is not, however, her first time behind the camera. Last year she co-directed videos for her hits Pa r t y ! and Dance for You, taking the Top Video Director gong at the BET awards. There are occasions when the multi-talented mum is happy to sit on the…

Her EastEnders alter ego Bianca may be famously fiery, but actress Patsy Palmer can play the ice maiden, too. And last week she didjust that, treating her son Bertie to a trip to the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink, near their home in Brighton. Along with husband Richard Merkell, the flame-haired mum of four kept a tight hold on her youngest child, who turns two this month (all pictured, left). She also took the opportunity for a few solo spins around the rink, but while staying upright on the slippery surface seemed to present no challenges to her, she has admitted that balancing motherhood and a career can be more tricky. “ I adore being a mum,” she revealed in a recent interview. “Family life is really important. But you have…

Victoria Beckham has started house-hunting in London – reinforcing speculation that she and her family will once again make England their home. Following her husband David’s decision to leave his US football team of the past six years, LA Galaxy, in December, the former Spice Girl has eyed up four luxury houses in South and south-west London, ranging in price from £6million to £18million and including a property that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie once lived in. Adding weight to rumours that the Beckhams will soon be back in Britain, Victoria was also sighted at one of the capital’s best schools – no doubt sizing up its potential for her sons Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, ten, and seven-year-old Cruz. A London location would give the family – which includes 16-month-old daughter…

Bradley Wiggins favourite for BBC award The BBC has released the names of the 12 sportsmen and women shortlisted for its prestigious S p o r t s Personality of t h e Y e a r award – and Olympic gold medallist and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins has swiftly become the bookies’ favourite to win. Other Olympic athletes dominate the shortlist, including Bradley’s fellow cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, tennis champion Andy Murray, runner Mo Farah, heptathlete Jessica Ennis, boxer Nicola Adams, rower Katherine Grainger and sailor Ben Ainslie. Paralympians on the list include cycling champion Sarah Storey, teenage double goldmedal winning swimmer Ellie Simmonds and wheelchair racer David Weir. Golfer Rory McIlroy is the sole non-London 2012 nominee on the shortlist, drawn up by an expert panel…

‘It’s so nice to have a night like this. It’s like a thank-you for all our hard work’ Victoria Pendleton Reunited for the first time since the glorious Olympic summer, many of our world-beating sportsmen and women were back together at the glittering BT Olympic Ball last week. And there was plenty of team spirit on show as our golden sports stars, including cyclist Victoria Pendleton, long jumper Greg Rutherford and triathlete Alistair Brownlee, there with his bronze medallist brother Jonny, joked as they posed for an exclusive photograph for hello! – the ball’s official media partner – at London’s Grosvenor House hotel. For these champion athletes, it was a time to relax and reflect on the unforgettable events of London 2012, which saw Team GB bag a record haul…

BIRTHDAY GIRL KATHERINE PARTIES IN BEVERLY HILLS Katherine Heigl looks as fresh-faced as ever despite celebrating another birthday. The Grey’s Anatomy star, casual in a bejewelled yellow blouse, marked the occasion with her husband Josh Kelley and mother Nancy (above) in a restaurant i n B e v e r l y H i l l s . Celebrations started early, with the actress – now 34 – stepping out a couple of days earlier with Josh to go shopping with their seven-month-old baby Adalaide (left). A BIG HUG FOR MIDDLE EARTH MOTHER CATE A bit overwhelmed by 100,000 screaming Middle Earth fans, eight-year-old Roman buries his face in mum Cate Blanchett’s Antonio Berardi gown (left) at the premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in Wellington, New Zealand. The…

DEVOTED DAD ROBBIE WILLIAMS PLANS TO TAKE HIS TEDDY WITH HIM ON SOLO STADIUM TOUR Don’t expect any wild rock-star antics when Robbie Williams heads off on his European tour next year. This time, the proud new father is taking his baby daughter Theodora Rose, who is known as “Teddy”, on the road with him. “With her there, I’ll be a bit more calm, to be honest,” says the singer, who credits the two-month-old – his first child with actress wife Ayda Field – with reviving his solo career. “She’s a very calming presence already; I feel like something cosmically has changed in me. “I don’t know what it is, but I feel happier and more grounded. That happened naturally,” he explains. “She’s rounding off my sharp edges as the…

GLOBETROTTER Here’s someone who can get from A to B without having to leave home. In a scene reminiscent of the movie Up, 38-year-old Jonathan Trappe took to the air in a cartoon-style cottage attached to helium-filled cluster balloons at the Leon International Balloon Festival in Mexico. It was a warm-up for next summer’s project, when the intrepid American plans to fly across the Atlantic using a 7ft lifeboat and 365 balloons. LAV-ISH While the seven-star China Huzhou Sheraton Resort & Spa advertises itself as the Taihu Pearl, locals have apparently dubbed it the Toilet Seat. But, as a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, this Yangtze River landmark, with its suites, villas and rainforest showers, is destined to become one of the world’s most famous buildings.…

It was a night of elegance and glamour as Sylvester Stallone and Pulp Fiction star Rosanna Arquette proudly presented their respective daughters Sophia Rose and Zoe Bleu at Le Bal de Débutantes, held at the Hotel Crillon in Paris. In preparation for his supporting role alongside Sophia – who was making her entrance into society along with 20 other young women from the aristocratic, celebrity and business elite – Rocky legend Sylvester had taken a week-long crash course in waltzing. “He wants it to be so special for Sophia,” said his wife Jennifer Flavin, who also joined their daughter at the soirée. The countdown to the ball began with a Friday night waltz rehearsal, where the Rambo hero goodnaturedly targeted the other dads’ dancefloor skills. “They’re all going too wide,”…

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1. Molton Brown Night Tempest Medio Candela, £36, is a zesty mix of tangerine, cool cedarwood and benzoin resin, visit moltonbrown.co.uk 2. Floris Cinnamon & Tangerine Scented Candle, £40, has a scent like mulled wine that will disperse any Christmas cooking smells, visit florislondon.com 3. Kew Gardens Amber Candle, £18, creates a welcoming atmosphere and was inspired by the lush aromas of the Royal Botanic Gardens. From John Lewis 4. Roja Parfums Ambre Candle, £75, is like a trip to a Moroccan bazaar with its rich warm amber and woody aromas. From Urban Retreat at Harrods 5. Bond No. 9 Perfume Scented Candle, £100, will scent your home with rose, almonds and caramel. From Harrods 6. Cire Trudon Ottoman Candle, £60, smells of night-scented jasmine, with spices; the perfect winter…

Over the festive season, people’s plans for a fun and relaxing Christmas often go belly up thanks to our habit of overindulging in food and alcohol. According to a UK survey by Buscopan, 94 per cent of us confess to eating more food during the Christmas week than at any other time of year, and bloating, nausea, cramps, indigestion, constipation and diarrhoea can be the result of tucking in to too many treats. And it’s not just excess food that is to blame for stomach upsets; increased stress levels – such as anxiety over finances and last-minute Christmas shopping – can compound your risk of suffering from abdominal discomfort. “With preparation for the Christmas season seemingly starting earlier and lasting longer each year, it’s hardly surprising that bowel complaints are…

PERSIMMON, BLUEBERRY AND POMEGRANATE SALAD Serves 1 Preparation time 5 minutes INGREDIENTS • 1 Spanish persimmon, thinly sliced • 50g/2oz blueberries • 50g/2oz pomegranate seeds • Small bunch fresh mint, roughly chopped • Runny honey, to drizzle • Yoghurt, to serve (optional) 1. Layer the persimmon, pomegranate seeds and blueberries in a small bowl. 2. Drizzle with honey and finish with a scattering of chopped mint. Serve immediately with a dollop of yoghurt, if liked. A taste of winter sunshine Available now in supermarkets until the middle of January, Spanish persimmon (persimón in Spanish) have firm, sweet flesh. Their flavour and dense texture make them a great ingredient in cooking and baking, or you can simply eat them fresh like an apple. For more information and recipes, visit spanishpersimon.co.uk.…

Amanda Seyfried is 27 on 3 December This December won’t be like the last. There may be superficial similarities but you’ll be in a different situation, dealing with different issues. If it’s not already clear how far you’ve moved on, how much your struggles and sacrifices in 2012 have paid off, it will be soon. And if you’re worried about a difficult juggling act that it seems you will soon need to perform, fear not – you will do surprisingly well. To hear your light-shedding December forecast, call 0906-751 8080. Pisces Life doesn’t need to get more confusing or complicated. It says something about your current state of mind that if someone told you December won’t be as baffling as many recent months, you’d consider that a big bonus. But…

The Town is an all-new three-part drama from award-winning playwright Mike Bartlett about a young man (Sherlock’s Andrew Scott, left, with his co-stars) who returns to his home town after a ten-year absence following a family tragedy only to find that all is not what it should be. Also starring Charlotte Riley as his childhood sweetheart, Julia MacKenzie as his grandmother, who’s now living in his childhood bedroom, and Martin Clunes as the local mayor, The Town is expertly written and utterly compelling. Charlotte describes how one of her most memorable scenes was shot in a pub: “Oh my God! I had to sing an Adele song Rolling in the Deep. I mean, awesome, thanks guys. Singing it once was fine, but by the end of it the crew were…

It’s hard to believe that Megan Fox has just had a baby. But she and husband Brian Austin Green welcomed their first child Noah Shannon together two months ago – and it would seem that the glamorous actress has already lost all her baby weight. The 26-year-old’s enviably slim frame was on show as she promoted her latest film, This is 40, at a photocall in Los Angeles last week. Clad in a pale green fitted dress and with her brunette tresses tumbling in loose waves down her back, she looked just as slim as she had before falling pregnant. It is thought that the Transformers star has been working out with celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak to get back into shape after the birth of her baby. Megan and Brian…

Looks like big sis Kate isn’t the only one who believes in getting her money’s worth out of a wardrobe staple. Less than a month after debuting a scarlet colourblock coat by US designer Kate Spade, Pippa Middleton dipped in to the red once more. The coat had its first outing on a night out at London private members club LouLou with banker Tom Kington. And this time around it could not have been more appropriate as Pippa wore it to open the Christmas sale at a British Red Cross shop specialising in second-hand designer and vintage clothing. The Chelsea charity shop had been keeping aside the very best donations for the occasion and thrifty fashionistas were able to snap up bargains by the likes of Alexander McQueen, Dior, Marc…

She has never been one to watch her language, even around royalty. So when the queen of satire joined the cream of UK comedy at the Royal Albert Hall to entertain the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall for a Prince’s Trust charity show, Joan Rivers was not nervous about turning the air as blue as the blood of the guests of honour. While most acts in the green room mulled over how far to push their routine for We Are Most Amused, Joan happily ploughed ahead with her X-rated turn for the star-studded audience – and friends Charles and Camilla. Afterwards, the doyenne of dirty jokes invited hello! into her dressing room, champagne in hand, and told us: “We’re good friends Charles and I; I was invited to…

It may have been a rare, rainy day in Los Angeles, but Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer made sure their baby twins were cosy on a stroll last week. The True Blood stars, who welcomed their bundles of joy in September, kept the little ones sheltered with warm blankets (left) as they visited a doctors’ surgery in Beverly Hills. Of course, the blankets also helped shield the two-montho l d s f r o m t h e cameras. The fiercely private couple have been spotted out and about with the tots – a boy and a girl – but their names are still under wraps. And neither Anna, 30, nor her co-star husband – who is also dad to daughter Lilac, ten, and son Billy, 12, from previous relationships…

All eyes were on Dita Von Teese as the burlesque star made a stunning entrance at the Valentino: Master of Couture exhibition at London’s Somerset House last week. In homage to the great designer, she had rifled through the archives to select her 2008 couture black-and-white floraljacquard dress with puff shoulders and open neckline, cinched in at the waist with a black belt (left). That same week the exquisite Ms Teese took centre stage at the launch of her new lingerie line, Von Follies, at Debenhams. As someone who relies as much on underwear as outerwear in her performances, Dita wasn’t short of inspiration - especially since her fascination with lingerie dates back to when she was a teenager. “I like to surround myself with luxury and beauty all the…

‘You all think I’m “mumsy mumsy” but I’m not. That’s the real me. I know how to have a good time. I like to be extrovert and I don’t mind making a fool of myself’ Fern Britton is admiring her sculpted figure in a black Victoria Beckham dress. “Oh my Lord,” she says, letting out a whistle as she pats a flat stomach. “I can’t eat, breathe or walk in it. But who cares?” Indeed, why should she? The former This Morning presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant looks sexy, elegant and completely at ease in a selection of sassy outfits for hello!’s glamorous shoot. A few weeks ago she caused quite a stir when she sashayed onto the hit BBC dance-show floor for a steamy salsa wearing a hot…

‘I’ll run out of time soon. I shall have snuffed it if I’m not careful’ The 64-year-old Prince of Wales (left) talks candidly about his long wait for the throne ‘Oh gosh! We all wish you’d been our mother and made the gravy’ Prime Minister David Cameron pours praise on “Oxo mum” Lynda Bellingham ‘To tell you the truth, it’s agony’ Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith says wigs and corsets are just not fun ‘I am going to insist on lots of takes, take after take’ Joanna Lumley, 66, looks forward to her kissing scene with Leonardo DiCaprio, 38, in film The Wolf of Wall Street ‘What can he tell me? Other than how to protect my liver’ Actor Brad Pitt says he won’t be asking his friend George…

‘If you could give your child the gift of sound, why would you not do that?’ Squealing with delight as they put the finishing touches to a festive gingerbread house, twin sisters Jaimee and Maiya playfully sprinkle icing sugar over each other and their mum, EastEnders actress Rita Simons. Despite being non-identical, the six-year-olds look and sound so alike, as they chuckle and charge boisterously around the kitchen. But there is one vital difference between them: Maiya is profoundly deaf in her right ear and has only limited hearing in her left, while Jaimee’s hearing is perfect. By next summer, however, they are hoping that Maiya’s hearing will have improved massively. Speaking exclusively to hello! at their stunning five-bedroom home, Rita and her husband Theo Silveston reveal that, after much…

‘I made the baby suit for when William’s little one comes along’ The Duke of Cambridge sparked speculation last week that he and the Duchess may be preparing to start a family, when he accepted a baby romper suit from a well-wisher while on a tour of Cambridge with Kate. Mum Samantha Hill was among the thousands of fans who’d braved near-freezing temperatures to welcome the couple on their first official joint visit to the city since they adopted their titles on their wedding day 18 months ago. Carrying her four-week-old daughter Beth, Samantha handed William the pale-blue baby suit, which she’d customised herself and which bore a little helicopter on the front and the message “Daddy’s little co-pilot”. Accepting the gift, William beamed and said: “I’ll keep that.” Samantha…

As the Stetson-wearing oil baron JR Ewing, Larry Hagman was the villain soap fans all over the world loved to hate. But there was nothing but a huge outpouring of love for the 81-yearold as friends and family said their emotional final goodbyes to the actor, who died on 23 November, at private services in Dallas and LA. Fans, too, were given the opportunity to pay their respects to the Dallas star, with Southfork Ranch opening its gates last Sunday for a moving public memorial service. Larry, who had been battling throat cancer, was in the middle of filming the next series of Dallas when he was taken ill and admitted to the Medical City Dallas Hospital, where he passed away with his family and co-stars Linda Gray and Patrick…

‘Friends came from all over the world to make this evening so special for me‘ As we have come to expect when legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani arrives in town, it’s always an occasion to be savoured. And never more so than at his intimate dinner following a special preview of his exhibition, Valentino: Master of Couture, at London’s Somerset House. The exhibition, which opened last week, showcases 130 handcrafted gowns spanning Valentino’s 50-year career. It took curators Alistair O’Neill, Patrick Kinmonth and Antonio Monfreda more than 18 months to prepare. Breathtaking and truly original. The dinner for devotees, close friends and family of the maestro and his long-time collaborator, Giancarlo Giammetti, was a coveted invitation. Where else to hold it but the suitably grand Italian Embassy on Grosvenor Square?…

Olivia Palermo was positively beaming while out and about in New York recently. The socialite and star of MTV’s reality show The City looked like a ray of sunshine in a canary-yellow Old Navy wool-blend coat, polo neck jumper and black leather skinny trousers. Velvet navy slippers by cult US brand Stubbs & Wootton and a roomy black tote completed her sunny style. 1. Polo-neck jumper, £14.99, H&M, tel 0844-736 9000; visit hm.com 2. Tassel tote, £38, Warehouse; visit warehouse.co.uk 3. Military moleskin coat, £199, Karen Millen; visit karenmillen.com 4. Leather skinny trousers, £99.99, Mango, tel 0845-082 2448; visit mango.com 5. Navy star studded slipper, £17.99, New Look; visit newlook.com…

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The shining The difference between goodlooking hair and great-looking hair is shine. If yours is perfectly conditioned and uncoloured you are likely to have bags of natural shine; if not, there are ways to fake it. Choose a spray that adds a glossy top coat and become an instant smoothie. My favourites are: Paul Mitchell Soft Style The Shine, £15.75; Toni&Guy Glamour Moisturising Shine Spray, £6.39; and Charles Worthington Salon Finish Brilliant Shine Light As Air Serum Mist, £5.19. TALL TAILS According to Ben Cooke, the man who helps create stunning styles for Leona Lewis (left), and who worked with both Kimberley and Sarah at the recent Girls Aloud reunion launch, the perfect party hair is “a modern, high, sleek ponytail”. And his secret weapon for achieving it is a…

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GOLDEN WONDERLAND This quick refresher is perfect for sharing – and is easy to make when friends and family drop in over the festive season Serves 4-6 people Preparation time 5-10 minutes INGREDIENTS • Ice cubes • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges • 200ml/7floz Bombay Sapphire • 50ml/2floz Tuaca liqueur • 200ml/7floz good quality cranberry juice • 200ml/7floz ginger beer • A large sprig of fresh mint, to garnish 1. Fill a large glass jug (approximately 1-1½ltr/35-45floz in size) with cubed ice then squeeze in the lime wedges. Now, pour in the Bombay Sapphire, Tuaca and cranberry juice and give it a bit of a stir. Finally top off the creation with the freshly opened ginger beer and stir gently in an uplifting motion for a final time. 2.…

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1 THEATRE THE BODYGUARD How do you recreate a role made famous by the late, great Whitney Houston? Well, you don’t. Instead, you do i t differently. Tony- and Grammy-Award-winning Heather Headley (right) makes her West End debut in die musical based on the 1992 film The Bodyguard, but her superstar singer-turned-actress Rachel Marron is something else. Director Thea Sharrock has said her leading lady is a combination of Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Madonna – and if advance ticket sales at London’s Adelphi Theatre are anything to go by, this latest movieinto-musical is going to be a massive hit. Try as you might, it’s hard not to sing along to the big numbers, including I Will Always Love You, or be swept up i n the passion between Rachel…